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Gartner: Forget the metaverse, it"s all about the intraverse

Gartner predicts the rise of new tech that will combine the metaverse and intranet......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagSep 12th, 2022

So what is “the metaverse,” exactly?

Will we all live in the metaverse soon? Or is the idea just Second Life redux? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) These days it seems like everybody and their corporate parent company is talking about "the metavers.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2021

Marvel"s Hawkeye Show Doesn"t Forget He Killed All Those People as Ronin

Hawkeye murdered quite a lot of people during his stint as Ronin, and we're not going to be forgetting about that any time soon.Remember in Avengers: Endgame when Hawkeye was Ronin and killed a bunch of people? It looks like the writers for the upcom.....»»

Category: gameSource:  ignRelated NewsNov 6th, 2021

To Build the Metaverse, Meta First Wants To Build Stores

One of Mark Zuckerberg's first steps toward building the metaverse may be physical instead of virtual. From a report: Meta, the social media company formerly known as Facebook, has discussed opening retail stores that will eventually span the world,.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsNov 5th, 2021

With Mesh for Teams, Microsoft plans to bring 3D workspaces to remote workers in 2022

The concept rides the recent "metaverse" hype, but it's only a precursor. Enlarge / An interface and virtual workspace for Mesh for Teams. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has announced its intention to create an immersive 3D pla.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2021

Microsoft and Nvidia are working on their own more practical metaverse

At Microsoft’s Ignite conference this week and as part of a news build-up towards next week’s Nvidia GTC conference, both companies showed a more practical and business-oriented approach to the metaverse than the consumer-focused version that Mar.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2021

Microsoft now envisions Teams as the ‘gateway to the metaverse’

Microsoft follows up on Facebook's Meta announcement with a different take on the metaverse......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2021

Arizona PC builder that applied for Meta trademark says Facebook can buy the name for $20 million

Last week saw Facebook confirm rumors that it is changing its name. While the social media platform retains the Facebook brand, the company itself is now called Meta, named after the idea of a VR/AR metaverse that Zuckerberg has been talking about fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2021

Supply chain issues spike shoppers" demands

Twitter is full of jokes, memes, and exasperated ramblings about ongoing supply chain issues. Shortages and delays have been happening throughout the pandemic—who can forget the scramble for toilet paper? But even now, more than a year and a half i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2021

Can Facebook"s rebrand to Meta help its metaverse vision come true?

Mark Zuckerberg officially announced Facebook has changed its company name to Meta. During the Facebook Connect 2021 conference, Zuckerberg said the new name would better encompass the company's focus on the "metaverse." In the future, the company wi.....»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsNov 1st, 2021

Snag a brand new PS5? Don’t forget these must-have gaming accessories

Were you lucky enough to snag a new PS5 console? Great job! Now, you'll want to check out these must-have gaming accessories at GameStop!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2021

Forget AirPods: These wireless earbuds are only $31 at Walmart today

These Philips earbuds, a great alternatives to AirPods, are only $31 right now at Walmart......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2021

John Carmack issues some words of warning for Meta and its metaverse plans

"But here we are, Mark Zuckerberg has decided that now is the time..." John Carmack, seen here wearing an early prototype Oculus Rift headset. Oculus consulting CTO John Carmack has been bullish on the idea of "the metaverse".....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 29th, 2021

Facebook officially changes its name to ‘Meta’ as it strives to be a ‘metaverse company’

During its Connect 2021 conference keynote today, Facebook spent a lot of time diving into the “metaverse” – its in the works mixed-reality platform. And along with that, as expected, it announced a major rebrand to “Meta”.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2021

Meta working on new smartwatch with built-in camera to compete with Apple Watch

Facebook today announced that it is changing the company’s name to Meta, which reflects on what the company calls “Metaverse” — a strategy for a mixed reality platform that will combine all of the company’s apps in one plac.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2021

Facebook who? Zuckerberg announces rebranding as Meta

New name, new hardware, and a "new north star—to help bring the metaverse to life." Enlarge / Facebook? Who is Facebook? My name is Meta! (credit: Facebook / YouTube) During his Connect 2021 keynote presentation today, Face.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021

Facebook changes corporate name to Meta as it focuses on the metaverse

In announcing the name change, the company went all-in on selling the idea of the metaverse, a virtual 3D space that combines virtual reality and augmented reality technology. Zuckerberg during the livestream announcement hailed it as the next step i.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021

Sorry, Meta: Epic Games is already winning the metaverse race

Meta is trying to build the metaverse, but the brand isn't cool enough to hang with Epic Games......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021

How Facebook Plans To Build Its Metaverse

Facebook unveiled a series of new moves in augmented and virtual reality on Thursday, as part of its longer-term effort to help build a "metaverse" that will bring physically distant people closer together. From a report: Facebook has said this is it.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021

Facebook is Changing Its Name To Meta

Facebook said Thursday it's changing its name to Meta. "From now on, we''ll be metaverse first, not Facebook first," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during the company's Oculus Connect event. "Over time you won't need to use Facebook to use our other servic.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg set to make announcements about Facebook"s future

Facebook is set to hold a product event on Thursday where it is expected to focus on its big bet on the "metaverse" and potentially reveal a new name for the company......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021