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.....»»
Niantic Raises $300 Million At $9 Billion Valuation To Build the "Real-World Metaverse"
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Niantic, the augmented reality platform that's developing games like Pokemon GO, raised $300 million from Coatue, valuing the company at $9 billion. The San Fransisco-based startup, which initially.....»»
What is the metaverse? A deep dive into the ‘future of the internet’
What exactly is the metaverse, where did it start, and where is it going? In this article, we'll dive deep into the concept and the future of the metaverse......»»
The Metaverse, Crypto and EVs Are Among 2021"s Big Tech Winners
When Americans gather around the Thanksgiving table this week, the blistering rally in technology, electric vehicles and crypto-related stocks is likely to be a part of their conversations. From a report: There's a reason it will dominate the small t.....»»
Bringing the metaverse to life: How I built a virtual reality for my students, and what I"ve learned along the way
We've been hearing a lot recently about the metaverse—a vision for the internet which uses technology like virtual and augmented reality to integrate real and digital worlds. With Facebook changing its name to Meta to focus on this space, and other.....»»
Taiwan ODMs bracing for looming metaverse boom
Taiwan's electronic devices ODMs including Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics, Wistron, and Inventec are all stepping up preparations to embrace the upcoming boom of metaverse applications......»»
GSEO eyes business opportunities from Metaverse
Optical lens module maker Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) is in preparation for potential business opportunities arising from Metaverse, for it has begun to ship a lens module used in VR devices, according to company chairman Jones Chen at a Novembe.....»»
What Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks about Apple, China and the "metaverse"
Tim Sweeney is on a mission......»»
Nvidia in metaverse world
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the recently-held virtual GTC talked about a range of topics and technology development trends, including those associated with the metaverse and its market potential. In a Q&A call hosted by Nvidia for the press based in A.....»»
Meta believes VR haptic gloves could unlock the future of the metaverse
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has shared its vision for the future of feeling sensations in VR......»»
Roblox, Building Out the Metaverse, Looks To Bring Educational Videogames To Schools
Roblox plans to help bring educational videogames to classrooms world-wide, part of its strategy to expand its mostly teen and preteen user base and play a role in the next evolution of the internet known as the metaverse. From a report: Roblox, base.....»»
Ennoconn ready for industrial metaverse
Industrial motherboard, POS device and kiosk maker Ennoconn has proposed the concept of industrial metaverse, integrating hardware with software, according to company chairman and CEO Steve Chu......»»
The Metaverse Has Already Arrived. Here’s What That Actually Means
When Cathy Hackl’s son wanted to throw a party for his 9th birthday, he didn’t ask for favors for his friends or themed decorations. Instead, he asked if they could hold the celebration on Roblox. On the digital platform, which allows use.....»»
Major tech companies strive to seize metaverse opportunities
Despite its recent popularity, whether or not the metaverse concept can actually be realized is still unknown. While some chip manufacturers have their reservations, for now, many of the world's largest technology companies are already trying to outd.....»»
Neal Stephenson Discusses His New Climate Change Thriller - and Coining the Word "Metaverse"
Tonight CNBC interviewed science fiction luminary Neal Stephenson about his new "geoengineering climate change thriller" — and about his coining of the original term "metaverse." Author Neal Stephenson shot to fame almost 30 years ago with the.....»»
Will Microsoft Beat Facebook to the Metaverse?
"When comparing Meta — formerly Facebook — and Microsoft's approaches to the metaverse, it's clear Microsoft has a much more grounded and realistic vision," argues an analyst at data analytics/consultancy company GlobalData: Meta is set.....»»
Seoul Will Be the First City Government To Join the Metaverse
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Quartz: Seoul says it will be the first major city government to enter the metaverse. On Nov. 3, the South Korean capital announced a plan to make a variety of public services and cultural events available in.....»»
Behold, the Disney Metaverse
Disney CEO Bob Chapek is determined to make the metaverse a thing for his company. Except, it already is......»»
Microsoft Takes on the Metaverse, Updates Teams and Viva & More Digital Workplace News
This week's news is all about Microsoft Ignite and the big digital workplace announcements that came out of the software giant's virtual conference. Continue reading........»»
Who Will Stop Facebook"s Metaverse?
Mark Zuckerberg is interested in taking the story of our lives from us and rewriting it as an avatar navigating his metaverse. Continue reading........»»
Microsoft, Facebook and the Future of the Metaverse(s)
Two main visions of the enterprise metaverse are emerging: Facebook's and Microsoft's. Here's how they compare. Continue reading........»»