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........»»
Meta patents hint at metaverse advertising that uses eye-tracking tech
Protocol reports that a series of patents was recently granted to Meta that may give us an idea of how the company could one day monetize the metaverse......»»
Microsoft to gobble up Activision in $69 billion metaverse bet
(Mike Blake, Reuters)Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) is buying "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O) for $68.7 billion in the biggest gaming industry deal in history as global technology giants stake their claims to a virtual future.The dea.....»»
FII CEO vows to build second growth curve on metaverse, EV and semiconductor
Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) chief executive officer Brand Cheng revealed new strategic directions for the company in its global annual work meeting, and made clear that the metaverse, electrical vehicles (EV), and semiconductors are the three t.....»»
Walmart Appears to Be Planning Its Own Cryptocurrency and NFTs
"Walmart appears to be venturing into the metaverse with plans to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of NFTs," reports CNBC. "The big-box retailer filed several new trademarks late last month that indicate its intent to make and sell vir.....»»
Second Life founder returns for another crack at the metaverse
Rosedale’s social virtual reality company High Fidelity has acquired an interest in Linden Lab, which is said to include a cash investment and distributed computing patents. Some of High Fidelity’s employees will be joining Linden Lab as well, an.....»»
Commentary: micro LED is candidate display technology for Metaverse applications
While infrared (IR) LED devices are necessary for the sensing functions of many AR/VR devices, micro LED has large potential of becoming a candidate display technology for immersive Metaverse applications......»»
Quanta chairman optimistic about metaverse opportunities
Quanta Computer chairman Barry Lam has seen many clients planning to develop their own metaverse platforms. He is particularly optimistic about the metaverse platform created by Meta and Microsoft. He believes these metaverse platforms will inspire d.....»»
Second Life Founder Returns To Revamp His Original Metaverse
An anonymous reader shares a report: The metaverse isn't a new concept. Not only did Neal Stephenson coin the idea in 1992, but some of us were literally living in virtual spaces with virtual currency and virtual storefronts nearly 20 years ago. The.....»»
Industry watch: Metaverse, the virtual-real integration
MediaTek's chairman Ming-Kai Tsai recently elucidated his views on the metaverse business opportunity that has become a hot topic these days. Metaverse ignites a new business opportunity with diverse changes and infinite extensions. From the physical.....»»
The metaverse is ‘off limits’ for Apple’s upcoming VR headset
Apple does not want its upcoming mixed reality headset to offer a “completely virtual world” that shuts off users in the metaverse, according to a new report......»»
Enough already, it"s time for a Metaverse CES
"The Metaverse" was mentioned 2,000 times (maybe) throughout CES 2022, but can it save the venerable show?.....»»
Metaverse avatars and finger chewing puppies: the robots of CES 2022
CES 2022 may have introduced us to the adorable Amagami Ham Ham but we also saw some creepy creations designed to make robots more human-like - in more ways than one......»»
CES 2022: Frontier aims to create a digital textile metaverse
Digital transformation has touched every industry around the world. However, because the textile industry chain is extremely long and complicated, the process of digitalization has become equally complicated......»»
Low-power chips to bridge metaverse gap, says NXP Greater China chairman
There has been a large gap between imagination and realization when it comes to the metaverse, according to Ting Wei Li, chairman of NXP Greater China. However, nowadays, Li says low-power chips and relevant software and hardware upgrades are expecte.....»»
Micro-packaging demand for ESD chips to grow robustly
ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection components have become increasingly crucial peripheral chips for handset and metaverse devices, spurring great demand for micro-packaging technology, according to industry sources......»»
From NFTs to the Metaverse, here are 4 video game trends to watch in 2022
From the Metaverse to NFTs, here are four trends that players can expect to see in the game industry this year......»»
Metaverse Property Mogul Touts 10-Fold Appreciation In Virtual Real Estate Portfolio
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Markets Insider: Andrew Kiguel, CEO of crypto-asset investment firm Tokens.com, estimated his metaverse portfolio is valued at 10 times more than his purchase price, USA Today said in a report published Wednes.....»»
Far EasTone announces plans for 5G metaverse connection
Taiwanese mobile operator Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has announced plans to speed up its development of 5G metaverse connection and explore related applications in the business and consumer markets......»»
"The Matrix" Changed Visual Effects. Now "Resurrections" Pivots To Reality.
While 1999 movie influenced everything from videogames to action movies to the metaverse, latest installment shows some restraint. From a report: The jaw-dropping visual effects in "The Matrix" transformed the quest to prove what is possible on scree.....»»
Mawari Uses AWS Wavelength to Build 3DXR Content Streaming Platform
Digital Human as a Service (DHaaS) is Born TOKYO & SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mawari, a leading XR streaming solution provider, today announced that its 3DXR Content Streaming Platform for the Metaverse will debut on the AWS Marketp.....»»