Gartner: Forget the metaverse, it"s all about the intraverse
Gartner predicts the rise of new tech that will combine the metaverse and intranet......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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,.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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!.....»»
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......»»
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".....»»
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”.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»