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by TeMPOraL 3092 days ago
> I've heard them referred to as the "Theranos of VR" more than once.

Wouldn't "uBeam of VR" be a more apt description? There's no outright fraud yet, just (apparently) tons and tons of bullshit and impossible promises.

> About the only conclusion that I've been able to draw is that a lot of people simply have too much money.

In case someone with an itchy wallet reads this:

I'm working on quantum flux capacitance technology that can revolutionize cold fusion research schedules. I need only a modest $10M and zero oversight to bring it to a market. It's a safer and better investment (AAA+ five stars!) than Theranos - I'm not a kind of person that could turn it into a massive media scandal. Contact me, and I'll tell you where to wire the money.