In this end-of-year podcast of TechFirst for 2023, host John Koetsier explores the future trajectory of Virtual Reality (VR) technology, especially its potential in 2024.

The podcast features Rolf Illenberger, founder & CEO of VR Direct, who believes that 2024 will be a critical inflection point for VR with wide-scale adoption, particularly in enterprises. There is notable discussion on different VR headsets including the Meta Quest Pro, Quest Three, and the upcoming Apple Vision Pro, as well as the role of AI in VR. The conversation also dives into the challenges and opportunities VR presents for both the consumer and enterprise markets, with an emphasis on the need for intuitive user interfaces and valuable use-cases. The podcast concludes with Rolf's prediction that by the end of 2024, it would be vital for every enterprise to have a VR strategy.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:07 Discussion on VR Trends and Predictions for 2024
00:45 Interview with Rolf Dillenberger, CEO of VR Direct
01:12 The Host's Personal Experience with VR
01:44 The Future of VR: An Inflection Point
02:48 Enterprise Applications of VR
04:51 The Impact of Work from Home Trends on VR
06:24 The Role of Apple Vision Pro in VR
20:58 The Intersection of VR and AI
21:52 The Inflection Point for VR in 2024
26:36 Conclusion and Farewell