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# Robert Scoble on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality S11 Ep51
- URL: https://www.philmckinney.com/robert-scoble-on-virtual-reality-and-augmented-reality-s11-ep51/
- Published: 2016-03-21T18:13:03.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-01T14:08:53.000Z
- Author: Phil McKinney
- Tags: Past Shows, Studio Sessions, AR, Augmented Reality, Podcasts, radio show, Robert Scoble, Virtual Reality, VR, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-03-26 05:08

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This weeks guest was Robert Scoble. Robert was the futurist at Rackspace who recently announced he was joining [UploadVR](http://uploadvr.com/?ref=philmckinney.com). In this new role, Robert will be covering the latest advances in virtual reality and augmented reality.

During the interview, Robert and I discussed:

- SXSW and what was the buzz at the show.
- His perception of hot innovation and technologies from his most recent travels (e.g. South Africa)
- His passion and interest in virtual reality
- Why he thinks augmented reality will be the big game changer for adoption
- His view of the types of content that are coming and when.
- His plans with the move to UploadVR

Some of the companies we talk about include:

- [Oculus](https://www.oculus.com/en-us/?ref=philmckinney.com)
- [Meta demo video](http://uploadvr.com/meta-2-ar-glasses-ted/?ref=philmckinney.com)
- [Magic Leap](http://www.magicleap.com/?ref=philmckinney.com#/home)
- [Unity VR engine](https://unity3d.com/?ref=philmckinney.com)

## About Robert Scoble

Robert is a blogger, technical evangelist, and author. Scoble is best known for his now-defunct blog, *Scobleizer*, which came to prominence during his tenure as a technology evangelist at Microsoft. He previously worked for Rackspace and the Rackspace sponsored community site *Building 43*promoting breakthrough technology and startups. He previously worked for Fast Company as a video blogger.

On March 10, 2016, Robert Scoble announced via his blog that he will be joining UploadVR. April 4, 2016 will be his last day at Rackspace.

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