What truly sets The Sphere apart is its unique design—screens covering every inch of the venue, from floor to ceiling, fully surrounding your peripheral vision. Inside, there's a massive high-res LED screen that surrounds the 17,600-seat audience. Among these seats, 10,000 are installed with a specialized sound system that can make you "feel" sound vibrations, adding a new personal dimension to live entertainment. 

Now, the big question: Does it truly live up to its promise of delivering an unparalleled, immersive sensory experience? 

While a regular concert may make your chest thump with the bass drop, The Sphere takes it several notches higher. It's a visual spectacle that transports you to various realities - desert, underwater, and beyond - in an instant. Whether it's an alien invasion or a giant Michael Jackson shadow from '96, the resulting realism is unmatched by regular flat screens at concerts.

But is this just a fleeting trend, or does The Sphere hold the promise of a lasting transformation? Let's dive deeper.

While the Sphere is trying to redefine the limits of live entertainment, the tech titans aren't idly sitting by. Apple is set to release the highly-anticipated Vision Pro headset early next year and Meta recently unveiled the Quest 3 headset, both with AR capabilities (Allowing you to see your surroundings embedded with virtual reality). Read more here on what we think VR could be used for in the future.

As the VR battleground unfolds (Microsoft included), Sony is hedging their bets with their PS VR headset and their recent 63-foot 16K Crystal LED TV, the highest resolution TV ever made (It does come with a hefty price tag of $5 million!!!) As these technologies become more accessible, could we be heading towards a future where you have your very own "Sphere" setup in your living room? Well, maybe!

Does this mean The Sphere could replace the metaverse? Unlikely. Both offer unique experiences and cater to different needs. The Sphere revels in shared experiences, in the collective energy of thousands.

Virtual reality, on the other hand, offers more intensely individual, immersive experiences. They're not competitors; they're facets of an expansive entertainment landscape.

If The Sphere has longevity, it has the potential to ignite a worldwide trend. Plans are already underway in West Hollywood to construct their own Sphere. We could envision an experience where spectating the World Cup or the Olympics takes on a whole new dimension. Regardless of your physical location, The Sphere can transport you right into the heart of the action.

After going to the U2 concert, Elon Musk likened The Sphere to a modern-day Colosseum, where all extraordinary things can happen. Just imagine the possibilities, like a space-themed charity gala or an ancient Rome-themed WWE match hosted right in The Sphere. It's a transformative experience that goes beyond entertainment, potentially reshaping how we approach events, conferences, and even everyday gatherings. Ted Talks, press conferences, and product launches could then become thrilling with visuals that span beyond a standard PowerPoint slide. The only limit is our imagination.

As we look to the future, it becomes apparent that the integration of extended reality (XR) technology into our daily lives is not only inevitable but also transformative. 

Just picture it: friends and family sharing immersive experiences right from the cozy confines of your living room. By simply wearing their headsets, they are transported to the awe-inspiring grandeur of a Sphere-like concert or embark on a thrilling Jurassic adventure on a Saturday evening. Suddenly, the question "What do you want to watch?" takes on an entirely new and captivating meaning.

The Sphere, XR, and groundbreaking innovations like the Crystal LED TV are now part of an artist's toolset to create a wide-open road where reality and imagination merge seamlessly. 

Welcome to the future; it's more exciting than we could have ever imagined.