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So, there’s this thing now – Hello, Dot – ever heard of it? It’s out on this fancy Quest 3 gadget. Apparently, it was in early access before, but now it’s legit, with a ton of shiny new stuff.
Niantic Spatial, the bunch behind it, call it a “mixed reality showcase.” Sounds fancy, right? They kicked things off with Peridot on phones back in 2023. If you’re into their stuff, you also get Peridot Beyond for those Snap Spectacles thingies, and a few other oddball experiences like Snap-a-Dot or something for Web AR. Oh, and SunnyTune for Apple Vision Pro, whatever that is.
Anyway, back to Hello, Dot – they’ve added a whole mess of features this time. Let’s see, there are these Dots with more personality. No kidding, they’re like little rascals now, doing playful stuff. And there’s this quirky arcade machine. Just picture it. Dot play dates – because, of course.
And then, get this – Gen AI-powered customization. You talk to it, and it changes your Dot’s look. Wild, right? Plus, there are minigames like Dotball (yeah, I know, it’s like dodgeball) and Eating Contests. Why? Who knows.
Honestly, there’s a lot to unpack here. The arcade machine’s cool – you switch between activities, play these weird games. Get this, though: You win things like in-game currency, which you can swap for Dot accessories. Outfits, playful doohickeys, you name it.
Asim Ahmed, who’s their Product Marketing Lead or something, had this to say: They’re not just adding gameplay; they’re diving into what they call the “magic of true mixed reality interaction.” Sounds deep, huh? Basically, they want this tech to melt into our daily lives – kind of like turning our spaces into something magical. Sure, why not.
Now they have this Gen AI-powered Dot customizer. Picture yourself with a virtual microphone. Describe a look, boom, your Dot looks different. Magic paint buckets involved. Because why not?
You can grab Hello, Dot on the Horizon Store – it’s free, only on Quest 3 and 3S, though. So, if you’re into that, there you go.
Anyway, there it is. A weird blend of real life and digital pet antics – new age, here we come.
