Is the Metaverse Even Feasible?
If you ask Meta, or its peers, whether the metaverse is possible, the answer is confident: Yes—it’s just a matter of time. The challenges are vast, but technology will overcome them. This may be true of many problems facing the metaverse: Better.....»»
Facebook’s “Metaverse” gets a bit closer today with Horizon Workrooms
Horizon Workrooms is a major step toward Zuckerberg's vision of a VR "metaverse." Workrooms participants can see who's talking by way of visual cues—but those with two functioning ears can al.....»»
Why Facebook"s Metaverse Is Still Only A Pipedream
Recently, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined Facebook's future in the metaverse. However it's still likely a pipedream. Here's why. Continue reading........»»
Ariana Grande sings in Fortnite"s metaverse
The pop star is the latest musician to perform a series of concerts inside the hit video game......»»
Fortnite’s Ariana Grande concert offers a taste of music in the metaverse
Ariana Grande strutted and soared around a candy-colored series of Fortnite sets in Epic’s latest major in-game live music event. The multi-day “tour” offered gamers and Grande fans alike plenty to enjoy while showcasing Epic’.....»»
Big Tech has its eyes set on the metaverse. Here"s what that means
Facebook has many pressing problems, from proposed antitrust legislation to accusations that the company is contributing to vaccine misinformation. But when CEO Mark Zuckerberg joined a recent conference call with analysts to discuss its latest quart.....»»
Fortnite’s Ariana Grande concert brings humanity to the Metaverse
Fortnite’s Rift Tour concert featuring Ariana Grande is a surprisingly human Metaverse experience......»»
Roblox keeps gaining ground, from Minecraft competitor to metaverse builder
With full cross-platform support and a growing library of worlds to choose from, Roblox is one of the most popular free gaming platforms right now. Download it here for Android, Windows and macOS......»»
Zuckerberg is turning trillion-dollar Facebook into a ‘metaverse’ company, he tells investors
Following the quarterly release of Facebook’s earnings numbers where the company’s CFO takes time to walk analysts through the nitty gritty of the company’s financials, CEO Mark Zuckerberg took a moment to zoom out and wax on the co.....»»
Facebook’s metaverse gambit is a distraction from its deep-seated problems
Facebook's problems aren’t sexy to solve, so it has found a distraction. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates an Oculus Rift headset at a 2016 event. (credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Facebook mastered social media by.....»»
Facebook Creates New Unit To Build a "Metaverse"
Facebook has announced it is forming a new Metaverse product group to advance its efforts to build a 3D social space using virtual and augmented reality tech. From a report: In an interview with journalist Casey Newton, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg s.....»»
Could ketogenic diet be helpful with brain cancer?
A modified ketogenic diet may be worth exploring for people with brain tumors, according to a new study. The small study found that the diet was safe and feasible for people with brain tumors called astrocytomas. The study was not designed to determi.....»»
China claims to have taken the lead in the quantum race with 66-qubits processor
Quantum supremacy or quantum advantage is achieved when a quantum computer can solve a problem that no standard computer can in a feasible amount of time. This was first accomplished by Google with the Sycamore, a 53-qubit quantum computer that compl.....»»
Roblox partners with Sony Music to connect artists with money-making activities in the metaverse
Video game platform Roblox announced this morning it has partnered with Sony Music Entertainment on a deal that will allow the two companies to work together to create music experiences for the Roblox community, including opportunities that would giv.....»»
Is it feasible to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Last week, the media reported that atmospheric carbon dioxide is at its highest levels in more than 4 million years. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is one of the primary drivers of global warming. The dip in greenhouse gases associated with reduced.....»»
SK Hynix to expand 8-inch foundry capacity
SK Hynix is considering feasible plans to double its foundry capacity, according to company co-CEO and vice chairman Park Jung-ho......»»
Roblox has nothing to do with games, say Roblox developers
"The term ‘experience’ is consistent with how we’ve evolved our terminology to reflect our realization of the metaverse," a Roblox spokesperson, who is coincidentally a science fiction fan but who doesn't let that affect their day job, told The.....»»
Nvidia"s CEO Predicts a Metaverse Will Transform Our World
"Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the nation's most valuable semiconductor company, with a stock price of $645 a share and a market cap of $400 billion, is out to create the metaverseTime magazine. Huang defines it as "a virtual world that is a dig.....»»
Roblox: How the children"s game became a $30bn bet on the Metaverse
The gaming company, which has just floated on Wall Street, has plans to inhabit a wider world......»»
What is Epic Games’ metaverse? And what does Fall Guys have to do with it?
Here's what Epic Games' most recent acquisition means for the future of the metaverse......»»
Deep learning helps robots grasp and move objects with ease
Researchers have created new artificial intelligence software that gives robots the speed and skill to grasp and smoothly move objects, making it feasible for them to soon assist humans in warehouse environments......»»