Vol.186 | PICO + Doubao? What's ByteDance Up To?

Summary

In this episode of "Meta Curse," a casual VR player radio show, hosts and guests engage in subjective discussions about recent hot topics in the VR industry. They first mention that Steam Frame may release on September 14th, but the main focus shifts to the sudden cancellation of the PICO Space Pro launch event. The official reason remains unknown, sparking speculation about strategic adjustments or supply chain issues. The conversation then references Oculus's rename to Meta, playfully asking whether ByteDance's PICO might follow suit and adopt the name "Doubao" for brand consistency. More importantly, the hosts reveal that ByteDance has issued a military order to develop an "exciting" AI+XR operating system, signaling major ambitions in the XR space. They imagine how the Doubao AI agent could become a highlight of XR devices, enhancing user experience through voice interaction and smart assistance. Finally, they explore a fundamental question: beyond gaming, what other compelling reasons can XR devices offer to attract everyday users? Social interaction, office work, education, or entertainment? This episode is worth attention for VR enthusiasts and industry observers, as the cancellation and the AI+XR OS plans indicate rapid changes in the industry, helping people understand future product directions and ByteDance's strategic intentions.