Matt Cooper

Building something new 🚀🌖✨

Fmr: Head of Engineering at Studio, ML Scientist at Tesla Autopilot. Solarpunk. Space nerd. Dissatisfied optimist.

[Zain Shah @zan2434]

Imagine every pixel on your screen, streamed live directly from a model. No HTML, no layout engine, no code. Just exactly what you want to see.

@eddiejiao_obj, @drewocarr and I built a prototype to see how this could actually work, and set out to make it real. We're calling it Flipbook. (1/5)

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

@evanjconrad Strongly recommend @jeffinvenice / @venice_inc – they did great work for Convogo!

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

@irvinxyz Split keeb on leg straps is legit, but seatback monitor is so 2023. Gotta get on the XR glasses train 😎

https://t.co/yqAipD8LRd

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

You might not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like 😎

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

Really great writeup by @Evan_ec on some of our interesting/non-obvious discoveries building with LLMs at Convogo!

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

@levelsio Last month in Lisbon we tried to get dinner at 7:30 (ik, a bit early in Portugal, but still). We were turned away from *several* completely empty restaurants bc “we’re totally booked – absolutely no way to seat you,” despite openings online. Absolutely allergic to making money 🤦‍♂️

[Alexandr Wang @alexandr_wang]

i have been weird my whole life

everybody i’ve met who I respect has been weird

the coolest people are usually also the weirdest

weird is one of the best words in the english dictionary

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

@CisDonkers @jandragsbaek @trunarla https://t.co/EuhIF4eIb7

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

@Pinaksaha @trunarla Viture Pro XR glasses! Not better than a good monitor, but amazing for flights, cafes, and anywhere I don’t have access to a monitor positioned at the right height. Have a $50 off referral code if you want to try them: https://t.co/EkZ0MtOsGz

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

@TomStrong56 @trunarla Zsa Voyager, tented using MagSafe iPhone stands! Been loving it so far.

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

@xakpc @trunarla Viture Pro XR glasses! Not better than a good monitor, but amazing for flights, cafes, and anywhere I don’t have access to a monitor positioned at the right height. Have a $50 off referral code if you want to try them: https://t.co/EkZ0MtOsGz

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

@jandragsbaek @trunarla Zsa Voyager, tented using MagSafe iPhone stands! Been loving it so far.

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

You might not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like 😎

[˗ˏˋmewtru´ˎ˗ @trunarla]

If you’re not locked in like this, you’re not going to make it 😤

[Jonathan Brebner @JPBrebner]

The arc of history is jocks to nerds to theater kids

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

I’ve had the chance to demo this at @southpkcommons and it’s incredible – I’ve been wanting a good silent speech to text interface for a long time, and @getmamoapp is shockingly accurate without needing any extra hardware

[Chris Samra @crsamra]

@getmamoapp lets you use dictation anywhere!

You can dictate in public and noisy environments and It will transcribe for you by reading your lips. No vocalization, additional hardware, or wearable mic required!

*watch with sound on🔊*

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

16/🧵 I do have my fingers crossed that a more premium Viture Pro 2, the upcoming Immersed Visor or the rumored Apple Vision (Air/Lite?) will solve the remaining issues (higher-res display, bigger FOV, better head tracking) and be the holy grail here.

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

15/🧵 Conclusion: The Viture Pro is the first headset that feels usable for my daily work. It’s not perfect, but it’s a significant step toward my dream AR productivity tool. If you need an extra monitor on the go, I recommend giving them a try!

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

14/🧵 Aesthetics: They look great and are less isolating than full VR headsets. I can work on the couch next to my partner without feeling disconnected. Easier to take off, and from her perspective I look slightly less like a nerdy alien.

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

13/🧵 The right stalk gets very hot, which is uncomfortable when handling, but I don’t feel it on my head when wearing them, so not a huge deal.

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

12/🧵 Ergonomics: Insanely light and comfortable enough to wear all day. I can wear them for hours in a cafe looking straight ahead instead of down at my laptop. As an ergonomics geek who travels with a split keyboard, this is a big deal for me.

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

11/🧵 I find I can see my laptop screen clearly below the frame of the glasses, so in standard mode, I get 2 solid monitors stacked vertically. This is how I've been using them for the most part.

[Matt Cooper @TheMattyCoops]

9/🧵 Lens adjustments: Crucial feature. My vision is nearly 20-20, but without lens adjustment, everything is blurry. Downside: I do have to re-adjust every session because the wheels get knocked in transit. Makes me appreciate how good the AVP’s automatic adjustment feature is.