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		Terretta on Aug 24, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Meta cancels high-end mixed reality headset after ... > We can’t even get people to routinely turn a webcam on at most companies existing meetings. AVP doesn't need the webcam on. "Inside" it, your avatar could be anywhere wearing whatever, no bed pillows, PJs, or family creeping not-so-stealthily behind you.

giobox on Aug 24, 2024 [–]

Yes - it’s even more intrusive - you have to strap a computer to your face instead of merely sitting in front of it. That was the entire point I’m making.

The barrier to using a webcam is already lower, and people routinely refuse to do it.

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