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........»»
The metaverse in retail: A game-changer that’s not ready yet
The metaverse might not be ready for prime time, but retail companies can start rethinking their technology stacks and their customer journey. The metaverse might not be ready for prime time, but retail companies can start rethinking their techno.....»»
How big data could form the cornerstone of the metaverse
Businesses that embrace the metaverse and leverage big data and BI now will set themselves apart in the brave new world of marketing and CX. Businesses that embrace the metaverse and leverage big data and BI now will set themselves apart in the b.....»»
The Quest 2’s unprecedented price hike is a bad look for the Metaverse
The Quest 2 is getting a major price increase that could be the first sign of the Metaverse's downfall if Meta isn't able to properly address the backlash......»»
QIC Inside Investor Relation Series (17): What kind of investment themes is your company related to?
Have you recently reviewed which investment themes your company stock is classified under? The metaverse craze recently may have reminded many people that whether investors and the market have classified your company in certain investment themes is m.....»»
Meta reports Q2 operating loss of $2.8B for its metaverse division
Meta's Q2 results showed us that Mark Zuckerberg's vision of the metaverse is still very expensive, with a $2.8B loss in VR division in Q2. Meta's Q2 results showed us that Mark Zuckerberg's vision of the metaverse is still very expensive, with a.....»»
Apple versus Meta headset battle will determine the future of the internet – Zuckerberg
The future of the internet will depend on the outcome of an Apple versus Meta headset battle, claims Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. He told employees that the two companies had very different visions for the metaverse, and admitted that it’s n.....»»
FTC says Meta’s Supernatural purchase could ruin the VR fitness market
Overlap with Beat Saber would bring Meta "closer to... owning the entire 'Metaverse.'" Enlarge / Artist's conception of the FTC fighting back against Meta's latest proposed acquisition. The Federal Trade Commission has filed.....»»
Facebook expecting to fight Apple for metaverse dominance
As the race to realize the metaverse kicks off, Mark Zuckerberg told employees that Meta would be competing directly with Apple when it comes to creating AR and VR platforms.Credit: FacebookIn June, a Meta employee asked how Apple's absence from the.....»»
Meta to officially allow 18+ content in its metaverse VR environment
Meta has sent out an email indicating that mature content will be allowed in its VR environment app, Horizon Worlds......»»
Meta to Allow ‘Mature Content’ in Horizon Worlds
The metaverse doesn't exist in any substantive way yet, but the VR-based Horizon Worlds is probably the closest thing we have right now, and Meta is making a big change to the content policy. Going forward, develop.....»»
Young Optics gearing up for metaverse device boom
Optical component and module maker Young Optics expects to kick off shipments for metaverse device applications between the end of 2022 and early 2023......»»
Apple TV+"s "Mythic Quest" teaser targets teamwork, the metaverse
Apple has released a first-look teaser for the third season of "Mythic Quest," showing what to expect from the Rob McElhenney-fronted Apple TV+ comedy for the upcoming season.Published to YouTube late on Saturday, the minute-long teaser has a descrip.....»»
Sexual assault in the metaverse is part of a bigger problem that technology alone won"t solve
As Meta (formerly Facebook) expands access to its virtual reality (VR) platform, disturbing accounts of women being sexually assaulted and harassed in its metaverse are also racking up......»»
Usain Bolt helps launch ‘move-to-earn’ NFT fitness platform Step App
Step App is launching a private beta of its fitness metaverse platform with eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt. Step App is launching a private beta of its fitness metaverse platform with eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt.Read.....»»
Aglet passes 3.5M active users in its Web3 sneakerverse
Aglet has built a healthy community of 3.5 million active users for its "sneakerverse," a metaverse-like online world for "sneakerheads." Aglet has built a healthy community of 3.5 million active users for its "sneakerverse," a metaverse-like onl.....»»
Why the metaverse won’t fall to Clubhouse’s fate
Clubhouse’s 15 minutes of fame came and went in part because it manifested as a Web2 app at the dawn of the Web3 revolution. Clubhouse’s 15 minutes of fame came and went in part because it manifested as a Web2 app at the dawn of the Web3 revo.....»»
3D sensor demand to boom for metaverse hardware
Metaverse hardware is seen as the next "killer app" for the 3D optical sensor market, prompting compound semiconductor and optical sensor suppliers to team up to develop metaverse devices, according to industry sources......»»
The Metaverse Will Reshape Our Lives. Let’s Make Sure It’s for the Better
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reports that in the first six months of 2022, the word metaverse appeared in regulatory filings more than 1,100 times. The previous year saw 260 mentions. The preceding two decades? Fewer than a dozen in to.....»»
The Story Behind TIME’s Metaverse Cover
Micah Johnson, a former Major League baseball shortstop turned digital artist, rendered an image of a virtual portal featuring his character Aku To depict the metaverse on TIME’s cover, we commissioned a renowned “digital expl.....»»
D-Link joins Metaverse Standards Forum
Networking/communication device vendor D-Link has joined Metaverse Standards Forum, becoming the first member from networking/communication sector......»»