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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaNov 7th, 2021

Nvidia CEO says the metaverse will be ‘larger than the physical world’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has some bold claims about the metaverse and what it will look like in the future, but there are still multiple issues to address......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2021

TSMC to enjoy robust HPC processor demand in data-driven era

TSMC is set to enjoy robust demand for HPC processors in the data-driven world of 5G, AI and the metaverse, as the foundry's advanced sub-7nm process manufacturing attracts orders from Intel, AMD and Nvidia, according to industry sources......»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsNov 10th, 2021

Samsung"s new DRAM expected to power future mobile devices and metaverse

Built using the 14 nm technology, Samsung's first 16 Gb LPDDR5X memory chips promise to drive further growth beyond the mobile sector, also targeting 5G and AI applications......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 10th, 2021

Unity just made a blockbuster purchase with massive metaverse implications

Unity will acquire Weta Digital, the VFX company behind Avatar, Lord of the Rings, and more in a $1.625 billion deal......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2021

Zuckerberg’s metaverse will invade workers’ privacy, whistleblower says

Meta’s workplace metaverse could force more people to hand over more data. Enlarge / Facebook/Meta wants its metaverse to be at the center of nearly everything, including work. (credit: Facebook) Facebook/Meta CEO Mark Zucke.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 9th, 2021

What The Metaverse Means For Makers

The metaverse is officially here, What does it have to do with making? Possibly a lot. The post What The Metaverse Means For Makers appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: topSource:  maezineRelated NewsNov 9th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2021

To Build the Metaverse, Meta First Wants To Build Stores

One of Mark Zuckerberg's first steps toward building the metaverse may be physical instead of virtual. From a report: Meta, the social media company formerly known as Facebook, has discussed opening retail stores that will eventually span the world,.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsNov 5th, 2021

With Mesh for Teams, Microsoft plans to bring 3D workspaces to remote workers in 2022

The concept rides the recent "metaverse" hype, but it's only a precursor. Enlarge / An interface and virtual workspace for Mesh for Teams. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has announced its intention to create an immersive 3D pla.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2021

Microsoft and Nvidia are working on their own more practical metaverse

At Microsoft’s Ignite conference this week and as part of a news build-up towards next week’s Nvidia GTC conference, both companies showed a more practical and business-oriented approach to the metaverse than the consumer-focused version that Mar.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2021

Microsoft now envisions Teams as the ‘gateway to the metaverse’

Microsoft follows up on Facebook's Meta announcement with a different take on the metaverse......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2021

Arizona PC builder that applied for Meta trademark says Facebook can buy the name for $20 million

Last week saw Facebook confirm rumors that it is changing its name. While the social media platform retains the Facebook brand, the company itself is now called Meta, named after the idea of a VR/AR metaverse that Zuckerberg has been talking about fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2021

Can Facebook"s rebrand to Meta help its metaverse vision come true?

Mark Zuckerberg officially announced Facebook has changed its company name to Meta. During the Facebook Connect 2021 conference, Zuckerberg said the new name would better encompass the company's focus on the "metaverse." In the future, the company wi.....»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsNov 1st, 2021

John Carmack issues some words of warning for Meta and its metaverse plans

"But here we are, Mark Zuckerberg has decided that now is the time..." John Carmack, seen here wearing an early prototype Oculus Rift headset. Oculus consulting CTO John Carmack has been bullish on the idea of "the metaverse".....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 29th, 2021

Facebook officially changes its name to ‘Meta’ as it strives to be a ‘metaverse company’

During its Connect 2021 conference keynote today, Facebook spent a lot of time diving into the “metaverse” – its in the works mixed-reality platform. And along with that, as expected, it announced a major rebrand to “Meta”.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2021

Meta working on new smartwatch with built-in camera to compete with Apple Watch

Facebook today announced that it is changing the company’s name to Meta, which reflects on what the company calls “Metaverse” — a strategy for a mixed reality platform that will combine all of the company’s apps in one plac.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2021

Facebook who? Zuckerberg announces rebranding as Meta

New name, new hardware, and a "new north star—to help bring the metaverse to life." Enlarge / Facebook? Who is Facebook? My name is Meta! (credit: Facebook / YouTube) During his Connect 2021 keynote presentation today, Face.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021

Facebook changes corporate name to Meta as it focuses on the metaverse

In announcing the name change, the company went all-in on selling the idea of the metaverse, a virtual 3D space that combines virtual reality and augmented reality technology. Zuckerberg during the livestream announcement hailed it as the next step i.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021

Sorry, Meta: Epic Games is already winning the metaverse race

Meta is trying to build the metaverse, but the brand isn't cool enough to hang with Epic Games......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021

How Facebook Plans To Build Its Metaverse

Facebook unveiled a series of new moves in augmented and virtual reality on Thursday, as part of its longer-term effort to help build a "metaverse" that will bring physically distant people closer together. From a report: Facebook has said this is it.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsOct 28th, 2021