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........»»
Microsoft Build to highlight Teams integration with metaverse
Details for the Microsoft Build developer conference sessions are beginning to leak online......»»
Core brings its creator-driven metaverse to iOS this summer
Manticore Games wants you to embrace Core's metaverse on PC, Mac, and iOS this July......»»
Asia Pacific Telecom launches Xland metaverse platform
Asia Pacific Telecom (APT) has teamed up with metaverse platform developer XRSpace, along with over 20 players in the metaverse supply chain, to launch Taiwan's first multifunctional metaverse shared space Xland......»»
Meta Teases Web Version of Horizon Worlds
In a Twitter thread earlier today, Meta CTO Andrew 'Boz' Bosworth teased a web version of Horizon Worlds, the company's virtual reality platform that's an integral part of their plan for creating a "metaverse." Boz was responding to criticism from Ma.....»»
WhatsApp To Launch "Communities"
Meta is throwing billions of dollars into building out the metaverse as the future of social networking but in the near term, the tech giant is looking toward the power of messaging to connect users in a more personal way. From a report: On that fron.....»»
Metaverse Company To Offer Immortality Through "Live Forever" Mode
Somnium Space is developing a way for people to talk to their loved ones even after they die. All it requires is massive amounts of personal data. From a report: Almost five years ago, Artur Sychov's father was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ca.....»»
Meta’s sleek AR glasses appear set for 2024 launch
Meta is reportedly eyeing a 2024 release for its first AR glasses that will pack high-end innards and focus on holographic interactions in the metaverse......»»
Apple Says Plan for Nearly 50% Commission on Metaverse Purchases "Lays Bare Meta"s Hypocrisy"
Apple has responded to Meta's plan to take a nearly 50% commission for digital asset purchases made inside the metaverse after complaining about fees in the App Store, calling the decision hypocritical. From a report: Yesterday, it was revealed that.....»»
Apple calls Meta hypocrites for nearly 50% commission on VR purchases
Apple is torching Meta over the "metaverse" company's plans to charge developers up to 47.5% for virtual goods sold through the Meta Quest store.Meta's 'Horizon Worlds' could take up to 47.5% in commission feesOn Monday, Meta announced it would take.....»»
Meta to charge a whopping 47.5% fee on metaverse virtual asset purchases
The Meta Quest Store will charge a 30 percent hardware platform fee while Horizon Worlds will charge a 17.5 percent fee......»»
‘Live Forever’ mode seeks to erase death using the metaverse
Somnium Space wants to collect a massive amount of data on you, but not to sell. Rather, it seeks to create a metaverse digital avatar for when you pass on......»»
Meta announces plans to monetize the Metaverse, and creators are not happy
Creators will fork over 25% after the 30% already taken by hardware platforms. Enlarge / A purchase confirmation dialog in Horizon Worlds. (credit: Meta) Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, announced some initial pla.....»»
Meta is Racing To Release Its First AR Glasses in 2024
Mark Zuckerberg has a grandiose vision for the metaverse, and he hopes that you'll one day see the same thing, too -- quite literally, through a pair of augmented reality glasses. The Verge reports: Still, Zuckerberg has ambitious goals for when his.....»»
Fortnite Dev Epic Games Reveals $1 Billion Investment From Sony To ‘Accelerate Our Work To Build The Metaverse’
Sony has invested $1 billion in Epic Games to help 'accelerate [Epic's] work to build the metaverse.' The post Fortnite Dev Epic Games Reveals $1 Billion Investment From Sony To ‘Accelerate Our Work To Build The Metaverse’ appeared first.....»»
Coca-Cola is making a limited-edition metaverse-inspired soda that reportedly sucks
The color of the drink is the same as regular Coke. It has comparable fizz and is sugar-free. Coca-Cola Byte comes in a nice-looking purplish can with pixelated lettering, but that's the only nice thing about it......»»
Epic Games accepts $2 billion investment from Sony and Lego to build the metaverse
Even for a massive gaming behemoth like Epic, $2 billion is a lot of money. For reference, Fortnite generated $5.1 billion in revenue during 2020 (the last year such data was publicly available). Obviously, Epic has more sources of income than Fortni.....»»
"Fortnite" creators and Lego are making a metaverse for kids
Like it or loathe it, the concept of the metaverse — essentially a virtual world people can visit in avatar form using VR and AR headsets — is getting more and more real by the day.And realistically, just like the internet, a virtual worl.....»»
Epic Games Lands $2 Billion As Sony Bets On Its Metaverse
No one wants to be left behind in the metaverse. From a report: Two more big companies tossed their hats -- or at least dollars -- into the metaverse ring on Monday, as North Carolina-based Epic Games announced a $2 billion investment that values it.....»»
Display makers keen on AR, metaverse applications
VR/AR product shipments are forecast to grow 86% from 2020 to 2024 to exceed 76 million units, with microLED considered the key to optimizing display technology of metaverse applications, according to industry sources......»»
Epic Games and The LEGO Group team up to create a metaverse for kids
Epic and LEGO strive to create a world that’s safe for kids and supports their creativity......»»