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 owner Meta expected to announce major job losses
The company faces difficult economic conditions and is investing heavily in its metaverse push......»»
How Will the Whole World Metaverse Affect CX?
The metaverse will be able to expand to include the whole world, and this will have many implications for CX. Continue reading........»»
How Long Can Mark Zuckerberg Keep Up His Metaverse Bet?
Meta spent $25 billion on R&D this year but made $84 billion. The stock charts may seem dire, but they don’t tell the full story. Continue reading........»»
7 Spectacular sci-fi movies that will prepare you for the rise of the metaverse
If you want a fun way to visualize the tech, virtual worlds, or ethical conundrums that the metaverse might bring about, check out these seven movies.....»»
Billions being spent in metaverse land grab
Corporations, speculators and individuals have spent nearly $2bn (£1.75bn) on virtual plots......»»
Holoride takes passengers to the "motorverse" with new in-vehicle entertainment system
Touted as a ride in the "motorverse," Holoride's in-vehicle metaverse entertainment system rollout starts in Audi vehicles in Germany in 2023......»»
The human body metaverse: use of digital twins can result in precise medical treatments, said Quanta CTO
According to Quanta CTO Ted Chang, the human body is a metaverse in itself. By applying virtual-physical integration technology to the smart medical sector, we can create digital simulations of the body known as digital twins. This way, we can perfor.....»»
Out with the metaverse, in with the multiverse
Web3’s main innovation is not the 3D immersive worlds of the metaverse, but digital ownership and validation that can usher in a multiverse. Web3’s main innovation is not the 3D immersive worlds of the metaverse, but digital ownership and val.....»»
Facebook became Meta one year ago. Its metaverse dream feels as far away as ever
Even by Facebook's standards, 2021 was a rough year......»»
Mark Zuckerberg might have already doomed his metaverse, but Neal Stephenson’s vision is very much alive
Neal Stephenson created the very idea of the metaverse. Now he’s back with a company to help make it real. Like much of the world, Neal Stephenson doesn’t give a damn about Meta’s Metaverse. “My book will outlast Zuckerbe.....»»
Why the future of social connectivity lies in the metaverse
More brands and social communities will soon use metaverse technology to form the deeper, direct-to-consumer relationships Gen Z wants. More brands and social communities will soon use metaverse technology to form the deeper, direct-to-consumer r.....»»
Trust and safety: Leaders from Roblox and EA say Web3 has learned from past lessons
With the metaverse and the influx of UGC, it's time for the game industry to prove that it's learned its lessons on running safe communities. With the metaverse and the influx of UGC, it's time for the game industry to prove that it's learned its.....»»
How user-generated content is changing the game industry for good
The growing power of UGC in a metaverse that will be built and owned primarily by its users, rather than centralized entities. The growing power of UGC in a metaverse that will be built and owned primarily by its users, rather than centralized en.....»»
Interpol says the metaverse could open up a whole new world of crime
Terrorists could use the metaverse to plan future attacks in the physical plain, law enforcement warns......»»
Assessing the latest findings regarding room temperature plasticity in ceramics
Making ductile ceramics is a hard task. Plasticity in ceramics is rarely observed and typically requires special conditions such as extreme temperatures to be feasible. Therefore, instead of denting, a typical ceramic coffee mug will fracture into pi.....»»
Apple VP Greg Joswiak says ‘metaverse’ is a word he will never use
Apple has reportedly been working on its own virtual universe as the company also has plans to introduce a new mixed reality headset. And, following a statement from Mark Zuckerberg saying that the metaverse should be “open” as a criticism of Ap.....»»
The Peripheral’s creators and cast embraced the mainstreaming of nerdy metaverse culture
Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan are grateful that Hollywood and mainstream audiences are embracing nerdy sci-fi like The Peripheral. Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan are grateful that Hollywood and mainstream audiences are embracing nerdy sci-fi like The.....»»
The DeanBeat: GamesBeat Summit Next 2022 will highlight how sci-fi becomes real
We've got 106 speakers on the metaverse, sci-fi, NFTs, and all things games at GamesBeat Summit Next 2022. Each speaker has a story. We've got 106 speakers on the metaverse, sci-fi, NFTs, and all things games at GamesBeat Summit Next 2022. Each s.....»»
Mind control: The metaverse may be the ultimate tool of persuasion
In an unregulated metaverse, a controlling force with deep knowledge of users can use feedback loops to drive them toward a desired goal. In an unregulated metaverse, a controlling force with deep knowledge of users can use feedback loops to driv.....»»
Big Tech’s vision for the metaverse is weak. Here’s what it needs
Big Tech's vision for the metaverse is falling flat, so in the spirit of constructive criticism, we put our heads together and came up with some suggestions.....»»