This Week in Startups: Meta's VR plans with The Information's Sylvia Varnham O'Regan + SEC strengthens its crypto enforcement team | E1450

Jason Calacanis Jason Calacanis 5/3/22 - Episode Page

First, we speak with The Information’s Sylvia Varnham O’Regan about Meta's plan to double its VR headsets by 2024 (02:06), VR adoption (13:14), and more. We wrap by discussing the SEC’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit adding 20 new agents (39:52).


00:00 Jason and Molly tee up today’s show

02:06 Speaking with The Information’s Sylvia Varnham O’Regan on her article about Meta doubling its VR headsets by 2024

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13:14 What will be the tipping point in adoption for Meta’s VR headsets?

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23:25 What does the timeline look like for Meta’s VR headsets?

35:40 Meta’s Burlingame Oculus store

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39:52 The SEC’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, formally known just as Cyber Unit, will be adding 20 new positions

Check out Sylvia's Reporting: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-plots-ambitious-vr-release-schedule-of-four-headsets-by-2024

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