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.....»»
Taiwanese makers looking ahead to new metaverse business opportunities
When it comes to the metaverse, the strengths of Taiwanese makers are infrastructure, human interface, and hardware for spatial computing, according to Microsoft Taiwan GM Sean Pien. He also stated that makers could consider diving into creator econo.....»»
Far EasTone scores points in 5G metaverse accelerator
Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) established the first 5G metaverse accelerator in Taiwan at the end of 2021 and has seen its startup teams create total potential business value of more than NT$70 million (US$2.2 million) in the first stage, acco.....»»
Walmart dives into the Metaverse with two Roblox games
Walmart has entered the metaverse with the launch of two Roblox games aimed at its younger Gen Z customers......»»
Universal Scene Description: The HTML of the metaverse
A panel at Nvidia’s GTC event this week spoke about the future of Universal Scene Description, created by Pixar but metaverse-friendly. A panel at Nvidia’s GTC event this week spoke about the future of Universal Scene Description, created by.....»»
Hadean raises $30M to create infrastructure for the metaverse
United Kingdom startup Hadean has raised $30 million to help build the infrastructure of the real-time metaverse. United Kingdom startup Hadean has raised $30 million to help build the infrastructure of the real-time metaverse.Read More.....»»
The DeanBeat: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will auto-populate the 3D imagery of the metaverse
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will auto-populate the 3D imagery of the metaverse. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will auto-populate the 3D imagery of the metaverse.Read More.....»»
Neal Stephenson’s Lamina1 drops white paper on building the open metaverse
Neal Stephenson's Lamina1 blockchain technology startup dropped a white paper on building the open metaverse. Neal Stephenson's Lamina1 blockchain technology startup dropped a white paper on building the open metaverse.Read More.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: News from Nvidia GTC, Dreamforce and Gartner
The top five stories from our news coverage this week highlighted AI, the metaverse and customer data with detailed info on the latest innovations coming out of Nvidia GTC and Dreamforce and more. The top five stories from our news coverage this.....»»
Why Crocs made a comeback, and other developments in design
Crocs return, the metaverse looms, corporate America reconsiders design, and a new chapter begins for ‘Fast Company.’ Hello out there! Careful readers of this page may notice a new face in the upper right-hand corner. That face is mine......»»
GTC Omniverse panel: The industrial metaverse is coming fast as digital twins take shape
The metaverse conjures plenty of imagery from Ready Player One. But the industrial metaverse may very well become a reality first. The metaverse conjures plenty of imagery from Ready Player One. But the industrial metaverse may very well become a.....»»
Enter The Multiverse At Maker Faire Prague 2022
Discover a multiverse of makers in Prague's famous Market Hall! 2022 marks the 5th edition of Maker Faire Prague, which continues to reveal the astounding variety of technical skill and creativity across the Czech Republic. The post Enter The Multiv.....»»
Going incognito: How we can protect our privacy in the metaverse
There's no "incognito mode" in the metaverse to conceal personal information, but researchers are building a tool to protect users' privacy. There's no "incognito mode" in the metaverse to conceal personal information, but researchers are buildin.....»»
Big data could help deliver sustainability in Web3
How big data can help companies become more environmentally sustainable in a future of Web3 and the metaverse. How big data can help companies become more environmentally sustainable in a future of Web3 and the metaverse.Read More.....»»
The metaverse: Land of opportunity for retailers
The metaverse is a new land of retail opportunity, and technology can help increase revenue by illuminating behavior in virtual retail spaces. The metaverse is a new land of retail opportunity, and technology can help increase revenue by illumina.....»»
Guillermo gleefully shoots tequila with the 2022 Emmy winners
Awards shows are up and down, and often filled with the unexpected, but there's one constant — Guillermo, Jimmy Kimmel's colleague, will always be backstage casually doing shots of tequila with the winners.He did it with the Multiverse of Madne.....»»
"Queering technology": Meta"s mixed reality drag show blends VR, design, and fashion
Fashion has jumped into the digital world with aplomb: an entire fashion week took place in the metaverse earlier this year; meanwhile, brands like Gucci have created wearables that can only be worn in a virtual state. The list goes on. The industry.....»»
Touch panel maker GIS diversifying target markets
Touch solution provider General Interface Solution (GIS) has made efforts to diversify its target markets to include interactive display systems, automotive, and the metaverse......»»
Gartner: Forget the metaverse, it"s all about the intraverse
Gartner predicts the rise of new tech that will combine the metaverse and intranet......»»
HTC talks vision for metaverse, names computing power and reducing latency as challenges
There are still many challenges that need to be conquered to improve the metaverse's virtual experience, namely computing power and latency. Thus, the technological advances of the industry rely on Taiwan's state-of-the-art semiconductors, according.....»»
The Metaverse Needs Standards, Too
When Meta (formerly Facebook) announced in October 2021 that it would be developing metaverse technologies, it prompted a flurry of speculation and attendant announcements from other companies. Beyond that, it triggered an avalanche of confusion aro.....»»