Oculess is More

Facebook wants one billion people to try out its new VR headset. Cheaper headsets from its Oculus brand will hopefully boost Facebook’s attempt to make virtual reality a part of everyday life. In addition to offering Rift headsets for $399, they also plan on rolling out Oculus Go sometime next year. Oculus Go, a wireless mobile VR headset, might just be the perfect gateway for customers wanting to dip their feet into VR. “We want to bring people from ‘it’s crazy to own a VR device’ to ‘it’s crazy not to,’” Nate Mitchell, Oculus co-founder said in an interview. “I think demand is there at the right price and with the right content.” (Source: CNET)

 

Weinstein Gets the Boot

Amazon has decided to cut ties with The Weinstein Company (aka TWC) following sexual harassment allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein. While Weinstein has been fired from TWC, that wasn’t enough to calm the storm. Amazon completely cancelled an untitled project by director David O. Russell and will move forward with The Romanoffs without the involvement of TWC. Apple also cancelled a series associated with TWC. Apparently the company plans on renaming itself – a smart move now that not only one but two Harvey’s have wreaked havoc on our nation. (Source: TechCrunch)

 

Wag Hits a Ruff Patch

Wag, an app that serves as an “Uber for dogs,” is facing criticism after reports of missing dogs. Buddy, a Beagle-Labrador mix went missing under the care of a Wag contractor, and the dog owner called out the company big time. Wag allegedly tried to buy the owner’s silence with $2,500, and its parent company, Wag Labs Inc., fired off a cease and desist letter. Thankfully, Buddy was eventually found, but Wag’s reputation was still tainted. Pet-care startups such as Wag and Rover are trying to revolutionize the industry and have already received over $200 million from venture capitalists. But they need to handle their customer relationships better if they want a clean online presence. Maybe Wag should get their own walker to clean up after their mess! (Source: TechCrunch)