Technology is moving at a very high speed. The kind of innovation that we are seeing today will be replaced by even better innovations tomorrow. But is there such a thing as a useless innovation? After all, it won’t be the first time to see an over-hyped technology come up and die a slow death. The truth is that telling which technologies will become obsolete and which ones will not is not that easy in today’s fast paced market. Making such an assumption would require very clear facts and proper arguments to show exactly why that particular technology is dying out. And as crazy as it may sound, reports indicate that virtual reality may not be as useful as people think a few years down the line.
To elaborate, VR is a genius invention, one that tops the tech list in so many ways. However, the practicality of its use and the efficacy of its application leave a big question mark, especially in the long term perspective. However, to say that VR in the gaming market is something would be the understatement of the century. This is a new market that could explode if the technology is applied in the right way. But still we hear a lot of people saying just how VR could work well in entertainment, concerts, video conferencing, and even live sports events. That argument might just not hold. You see, VR is a completely immersive experience, so for gaming, it really makes sense.
However, in case of a live game or concert where you still want to be checking your twitter feed or texting someone while you at it, it may just be very problematic. In addition to this, the social aspect is really not there at all. When you want to fully enjoy a game, it makes sense to play it with a friend or your family. Virtual reality by definition is a bit of a solo experience, made multiplayer only via online interaction. Even if somehow you were to buy VR gear for the whole family, it still takes away the social interaction that makes watching games live or on TV more exciting. Besides, the idea of taking someone from home to the concert or the stadium and just drop them in a VR seat with complete gear might sound a little over the top.
People can resist technology, especially when it reaches a point where it appears awkward. To be honest, nothing really looks more awkward than a stadium full of VR seats. Everybody will just be in their own little world and the chemistry that creates the atmosphere in a stadium or a concert will no longer be there. In the end, these events will become boring and interest will go down substantially. Based on this analysis, startups that focus solely on VR technology might just find it hard to remain sustainable, unless of course, they can venture into gaming solutions using Virtual Reality.
