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So, Niantic Spatial finally threw Hello, Dot out of early access and plopped it onto the Quest 3. Is it just me, or does everything feel like it’s moving faster nowadays? Anyway — no, really, here goes.
So, Hello, Dot is like this mishmash of reality and whatever-you-call-AR. Started on mobile with Peridot. I know, because I remember seeing it on a friend’s phone in 2023 and thinking, “Huh, neat.”
Now, they’ve got all sorts of stuff going on. Besides Hello, Dot, there’s this Peridot Beyond for Snap Spectacles — yes, that’s a thing. And Pause with Peridot, Snap-a-Dot for some Web AR, and oh, don’t forget SunnyTune for the Apple Vision Pro. Quite a lineup, eh?
But back to Hello, Dot, which despite being fresh out of early access, has more new features than I can remember. You’ve got Dots with more personality — it’s like they’re real or something. I mean, they play and do weird little antics that’s just — I don’t know, kinda endearing?
Oh, and an arcade machine, because why not? You can do playdates and stuff — see, they’ve got Dotball and even Eating Contests, which sounds a bit… odd, but whatever works.
And then, there’s this Gen AI thing. You just talk to it, and bam, your Dot is all dressed up. Fancy, right? Who knew AI could double as a stylist? The whole thing feels like a nod to… I’m not sure what. The future? Probably.
Okay, now picture this: an arcade machine where you cycle through activities. Ever play dodgeball with a digital pet? You can now, with Dotball! And an Eating Contest, which sounds messy but fun in a weird way. Earn some in-game currency, dress up your Dots. Like virtual pet fashionistas.
Asim Ahmed — cool name — he’s the Global Product Dude, or something. Says this whole thing is about making mixed reality feel more real, blending it into our daily lives. I guess it’s about how tech and physical space mesh. Makes you think.
Want to check it out? Horizon Store’s got it, but only if you’re rolling with a Quest 3 or 3S. It’s free.
And there you go. Dive into some digital pet shenanigans. It’s a wild ride, or maybe just mildly wacky — you decide!
