Niantic Spatial just threw Hello, Dot into the spotlight on Quest 3, moving it past early access. It’s like they’ve packed a whole fun fair into this little app. Oh, and did I mention it started with Peridot in 2023 on mobile? Yeah, that little tidbit got things rolling.
There’s more to Hello, Dot than meets the eye. Besides, it’s not alone in the XR playground. We’ve got Peridot Beyond for Snap Spectacles, Pause with Peridot, Snap-a-Dot for Web AR, and SunnyTune for Apple Vision Pro. I know, right? It’s like a whole XR family reunion.
Now, fresh outta the early access oven, Hello, Dot has sprouted a bunch of cool features. Imagine Dots with personalities — like, actual quirky antics. And they’ve thrown in this arcade machine. Whimsical, really, just the word I’d use. Picture play dates with Dots. Sounds kind of cute, doesn’t it?
Oh, and then there’s this Gen AI customization thing. Just say what you want your Dot to look like, and voilà ! It’s like playing makeover with magic.
Plus, if you’re into games, they’ve got Dotball and Eating Contests. I mean, Dotball? Like dodgeball but dot-ified? And an Eating Contest? Drool, much? It’s wild.
In the quirky arcade, you’re spinning through all these mini-games — Play Dates, Dotball, the whole shebang. Earn some in-game moolah, splurge on Dot accessories. Fancy outfits, silly items. You name it.
Asim Ahmed, the big cheese in Global Product Marketing, says it’s more than just adding games. It’s about bringing the magic of mixed reality closer. Enhancing our spaces, weaving tech wonder into reality. Not sure what that means for my daily coffee run, but hey, magic is magic!
And if you’re feeling creative, grab that virtual mic. Describe your Dot’s new look, watch the magic paint do its thing. Totally a magical art session.
Sneak over to the Horizon Store, grab Hello, Dot for free. But remember, it’s only for Quest 3 and 3S. Cool, right?
