{"product_id":"the-history-of-the-future-oculus-facebook-and-the-revolution-that-swept-virtual-reality","title":"The History of the Future : Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality by Blake J. Harris","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7ecmn1\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"110\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eThe History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality\u003c\/em\u003e — Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eThe History of the Future\u003c\/em\u003e is a non-fiction account of the rise of modern virtual reality, focusing on the creation and evolution of Oculus VR and its acquisition by Facebook (now Meta). The book traces how VR moved from a niche, underfunded technology into a major technological frontier shaped by ambitious entrepreneurs, engineers, and investors. It highlights the early development of Oculus Rift, the startup culture behind it, and the intense competition among tech giants to define the future of immersive computing. A central focus is the role of founder Palmer Luckey and the high-stakes journey from garage experimentation to a multibillion-dollar acquisition. The book also explores the broader implications of VR—how it could transform communication, gaming, education, and social interaction—while raising questions about control, vision, and the power of big tech companies to shape emerging technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16vg6p2\" data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBlake J. Harris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an American author and journalist known for writing deeply researched narrative non-fiction about technology, business, and pop culture. His work often focuses on the human stories behind major technological shifts and entertainment franchises. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked in writing and media, developing a style that blends investigative reporting with storytelling. He is also known for other books such as \u003cem data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eConsole Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, which examines the rivalry between Sega and Nintendo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Refurbished","offer_id":48737767653633,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/71gfwgG3jKL._SY425.jpg?v=1777981210","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-history-of-the-future-oculus-facebook-and-the-revolution-that-swept-virtual-reality","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}