Can We Have the Metaverse Without the Goggles, Please?
If we can replicate in person interactions in the metaverse without the goggles, it might just tip the "worth it" equation to the virtual experience side. Continue reading........»»
Why I’m ready to work in VR and embrace the office of the metaverse
Meta's Quest Pro headset launches tomorrow, and here's why I'm already ready to spend more time in VR and enjoy a paradigm shift in computing......»»
How to watch Meta’s Quest Pro launch tomorrow (and what to expect)
Here's how to watch Meta Connect, an exciting event that will show off Meta's new Quest Pro VR headset and discuss future AR and metaverse plans......»»
Horizon Worlds metaverse app so bad that Meta has to force employees to use it
It seems Meta is having problems persuading even its own employees to don one of its virtual reality headsets and use its primary metaverse app, Horizon Worlds. So much so that an internal memo says the company would “hold managers accountable”.....»»
Appier board member Lee-Feng Chien on metaverse: the strong get stronger, the weak get weaker
The much-discussed "metaverse" has brought a disruption to the market but also declared a possibility for future innovation, stated Lee-Feng Chien, former managing director of Google Taiwan and current board member of Appier and iKala. With Web3 as a.....»»
Taiwanese makers looking ahead to new metaverse business opportunities
When it comes to the metaverse, the strengths of Taiwanese makers are infrastructure, human interface, and hardware for spatial computing, according to Microsoft Taiwan GM Sean Pien. He also stated that makers could consider diving into creator econo.....»»
Far EasTone scores points in 5G metaverse accelerator
Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) established the first 5G metaverse accelerator in Taiwan at the end of 2021 and has seen its startup teams create total potential business value of more than NT$70 million (US$2.2 million) in the first stage, acco.....»»
"Optical magic": New flat glass enables optimal visual quality for augmented reality goggles
As anyone who has recently tried out an augmented reality headset knows, the technology is not yet ready to be part of our everyday lives. Researchers have been working to perfect high-performing augmented reality (AR) glasses, but there are a number.....»»
Walmart dives into the Metaverse with two Roblox games
Walmart has entered the metaverse with the launch of two Roblox games aimed at its younger Gen Z customers......»»
Universal Scene Description: The HTML of the metaverse
A panel at Nvidia’s GTC event this week spoke about the future of Universal Scene Description, created by Pixar but metaverse-friendly. A panel at Nvidia’s GTC event this week spoke about the future of Universal Scene Description, created by.....»»
Hadean raises $30M to create infrastructure for the metaverse
United Kingdom startup Hadean has raised $30 million to help build the infrastructure of the real-time metaverse. United Kingdom startup Hadean has raised $30 million to help build the infrastructure of the real-time metaverse.Read More.....»»
The DeanBeat: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will auto-populate the 3D imagery of the metaverse
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will auto-populate the 3D imagery of the metaverse. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will auto-populate the 3D imagery of the metaverse.Read More.....»»
Neal Stephenson’s Lamina1 drops white paper on building the open metaverse
Neal Stephenson's Lamina1 blockchain technology startup dropped a white paper on building the open metaverse. Neal Stephenson's Lamina1 blockchain technology startup dropped a white paper on building the open metaverse.Read More.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: News from Nvidia GTC, Dreamforce and Gartner
The top five stories from our news coverage this week highlighted AI, the metaverse and customer data with detailed info on the latest innovations coming out of Nvidia GTC and Dreamforce and more. The top five stories from our news coverage this.....»»
Why Crocs made a comeback, and other developments in design
Crocs return, the metaverse looms, corporate America reconsiders design, and a new chapter begins for ‘Fast Company.’ Hello out there! Careful readers of this page may notice a new face in the upper right-hand corner. That face is mine......»»
GTC Omniverse panel: The industrial metaverse is coming fast as digital twins take shape
The metaverse conjures plenty of imagery from Ready Player One. But the industrial metaverse may very well become a reality first. The metaverse conjures plenty of imagery from Ready Player One. But the industrial metaverse may very well become a.....»»
Going incognito: How we can protect our privacy in the metaverse
There's no "incognito mode" in the metaverse to conceal personal information, but researchers are building a tool to protect users' privacy. There's no "incognito mode" in the metaverse to conceal personal information, but researchers are buildin.....»»
Big data could help deliver sustainability in Web3
How big data can help companies become more environmentally sustainable in a future of Web3 and the metaverse. How big data can help companies become more environmentally sustainable in a future of Web3 and the metaverse.Read More.....»»
The metaverse: Land of opportunity for retailers
The metaverse is a new land of retail opportunity, and technology can help increase revenue by illuminating behavior in virtual retail spaces. The metaverse is a new land of retail opportunity, and technology can help increase revenue by illumina.....»»
"Queering technology": Meta"s mixed reality drag show blends VR, design, and fashion
Fashion has jumped into the digital world with aplomb: an entire fashion week took place in the metaverse earlier this year; meanwhile, brands like Gucci have created wearables that can only be worn in a virtual state. The list goes on. The industry.....»»
Touch panel maker GIS diversifying target markets
Touch solution provider General Interface Solution (GIS) has made efforts to diversify its target markets to include interactive display systems, automotive, and the metaverse......»»