Getting Married In the Metaverse
"One couple's recent nuptials in the virtual world known as the metaverse showcase the possibilities of having a wedding unfettered by the bounds of reality," writes Steven Kurutz via The New York Times. An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from the.....»»
Metaverse concepts boost demand for IC packaging equipment, says K&S executive
Along with emerging metaverse concepts, there is growing demand for equipment for package IC and HPC (high-performance computing) chips, as well as bonding mini/microLED chips, according to executive vice president Chong Chan-pin for Singapore-based.....»»
Framework to see the future of metaverse
"Metaverse" is one of the most popular topics in the tech community and in the VC world right now. In 2021, the term drew a lot of attention from investors and the market due to the IPO of Roblox and the name change of Meta (former Facebook). However.....»»
Sony Readies For "Metaverse Revolution" With Cross-Platform Push
Japanese conglomerate Sony said it is well-positioned to play a leading role in the metaverse, or immersive virtual worlds, which commentators speculate will massively disrupt industries and establish new powerhouses. From a report: "The metaverse is.....»»
FII promotes hardware, software integration
Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) has launched an AI service platform called AION for industrial users, aiming to promote the platform to sectors such as precision medicine, smart manufacturing, and new applications deriving from metaverse......»»
Facebook-Owner Meta Tells Hardware Staffers To Prepare for Cutbacks
Facebook-owner Meta Platforms is preparing cutbacks in its Reality Labs division, a unit at the center of the company's strategy to refocus on hardware products and the "metaverse," a spokesperson confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday. From a report: Chi.....»»
Married… with Children cast reunites for animated revival
Ed O’Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, and David Faustino have all reportedly signed on for a new Married… with Children animated series......»»
Why metaverse matters: Business opportunities and beyond
Why does metaverse matter? The short answer is that metaverse presents a generational opportunity for businesses, investors, and individuals. The article aims to answer the fundamental question of why metaverse matters......»»
Apple iPod Creator Warns the Metaverse Will Encourage Trolls, Damage Human Interaction
Tony Fadell, Apple's iPod creator and Nest co-founder, warns the metaverse risks creating more trolls and damaging human interaction. The BBC reports: The virtual reality-based metaverse removes the ability "to look into the other person's face," Ton.....»»
Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls
Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity......»»
Innolux to showcase metaverse tech at 2022 SID
Innolux will showcase at 2022 SID Display Week its metaverse applications, such as 3D immersive VR, naked-eye N3D......»»
Final Fantasy XIV is not the metaverse, says director
Naoki Yoshida says Final Fantasy XIV is not the metaverse, noting that the buzzword has no entertainment value......»»
Meta is already making its metaverse simpler - or at least less confusing
Meta is getting rid of Horizon Venues this summer and moving its event spaces.....»»
Kraft Heinz wants to solve its supply chain problems — in the metaverse
Kraft Heinz is using the metaverse to help get Lunchables, Velveeta and ketchup onto shelves faster......»»
Ofilm enters VR/AR supply chain
China-based optical component and lens maker Ofilm Group has stepped into the VR/AR supply chain by establishing a metaverse business unit, according to industry sources......»»
HTC posts smaller loss in 1Q22
HTC saw its net losses narrow substantially on-year in the first quarter of 2022, but gross margin grew for the 18th consecutive month to 37.8%, thanks to robust sales of its VR and other products for the metaverse......»»
"Don"t Worry Darling" trailer: Florence Pugh and Harry Styles are trapped in a sinister community
The trailer for Don't Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde's second directorial outing after Booksmart, is a mysterious and seductive puzzle that highlights Florence Pugh and Harry Styles's leading performances.Pugh and Styles play Alice and Jack, a married c.....»»
Sale of Bored Apes" Metaverse Land Made Gas Fees Skyrocket Past $3,000
There's a new metaverse project from the creators of the "Bored Apes Yacht Club" NFTs. Last night they held a "virtual land" sale, reports Bloomberg, raising nearly a third of a billion dollars. At about the same time, Mashable noticed something els.....»»
I went clubbing in the metaverse, and it wasn’t what I expected
The nightlife and events industries are betting big on the metaverse and setting up virtual venues -- but will anyone actually show up?.....»»
"Chip "n Dale: Rescue Rangers" trailer dives deep into a wild Disney metaverse
Remember the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit? That's the vibe Disney seems to be going for in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers.The upcoming Disney+ movie revisits the classic '90s cartoon series with shiny new visual effects — a mix of classic 2D ani.....»»
Snapchat"s Evan Spiegel Dismisses Facebook"s Metaverse as "Hypothetical"
The Snapchat founder, Evan Spiegel, has dismissed Facebook's "metaverse" ambitions as "ambiguous and hypothetical" as he announced a raft of new augmented reality features coming to phones and Snap's experimental AR Spectacles over the next year. The.....»»