{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6244f987c32ece00131f88ad/665623e3194799001239c01b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"News from MIT’s Future Compute Event, Apple’s Upcoming WWDC, and Insights Into the Gaming Business with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler","description":"<p>Join hosts <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cathy Hackl</a> and Lee Kebler on the <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techmagic-with-cathy-hackl/id1586989316\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tech Magic</a> podcast as they dive into fascinating topics like technology, gaming, and innovation. Hear about Cathy's experiences and insights from the MIT Future Compute Event and the upcoming Apple WWDC. Cathy also interviews <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanley-pierre-louis-761b1a83/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stanley Pierre-Louis</a>, President and CEO of the <a href=\"https://www.theesa.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Entertainment Software Association</a>, and discusses gaming trends and their cultural significance. Don't miss the surprise discussion on messaging platforms and their invitation for listener interaction. Subscribe now for an engaging and enlightening listen!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>ESA’s 2024 Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Come for the tech, and stay for the magic!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cathy Hackl Bio</strong></p><p>Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech &amp; gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She’s one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue’s Forces of Fashion, and more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Cathy Hackl on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p>Spatial Dynamics on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/spatialdynamics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Lee Kebler Bio</strong></p><p>Lee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like <a href=\"http://will.i.am\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">will.i.am</a> and producing music for Britney Spears and Big &amp; Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi’s, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Lee Kebler on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekebler/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Discussion Topics</strong></p><ul><li>Cathy's Experiences at MIT's Future Compute Event</li><li>Discussion on Apple's WWDC and Interest in Gaming</li><li>Introduction of Guest Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA)</li><li>Key findings from ESA’s 2024 report</li><li>Gaming as a platform for parents to bond with their children</li><li>The Role of the Entertainment Software Rating Board</li><li>Generation Alpha and their Engagement in Gaming</li><li>Potential Growth of Immersive Gaming Formats</li><li>Economic Impact of the Gaming Industry</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Adweek"}