The metaverse is back
Meta just announced Horizon OS, a mixed reality operating system that Microsoft, Lenovo, and ASUS will use in new VR headsets......»»
Finally, you’ll soon be able to use 3D avatars on Teams calls
Microsoft is finally set to roll out a Teams feature that was supposed to highlight its place in the metaverse......»»
What metaverse? Meta says its single largest investment is now in "advancing AI"
Roughly a year-and-a-half after Facebook renamed itself "Meta" and said it would go all-in on building a future version of the internet dubbed the metaverse, the tech giant now says its top investment priority will be advancing artificial intelligenc.....»»
Can VR influencers save the metaverse?
Some people think the vision of a virtual world is dead. But others still believe it's the future......»»
Why major celebrities and big-name brands are embracing the metaverse
Global brands and celebrities are increasingly adopting the metaverse. Why more are sure to follow to increase their exposure and fan base. Global brands and celebrities are increasingly adopting the metaverse. Why more are sure to follow to incr.....»»
How Rec Room looks at the metaverse opportunity
Nick Fajt, CEO of Rec Room, is one of the contenders to run the metaverse, the social virtual world has more than 82 million lifetime users. Nick Fajt, CEO of Rec Room, is one of the contenders to run the metaverse, the social virtual world has m.....»»
4 ways product and industrial companies can harness the promise of the metaverse
How digital twins in the metaverse can simulate scenarios for engineering design, operational environments and sustainability implications. How digital twins in the metaverse can simulate scenarios for engineering design, operational environments.....»»
Democratic senators urge Meta not to market its metaverse app to teens
Two Democratic senators urged Meta this week to suspend a reported plan to offer Horizon Worlds, the company's flagship virtual reality app, to teens between the ages of 13 and 17, arguing the technology could harm young users' physical and mental he.....»»
In the Metaverse, your identity can be revealed just by moving
Researchers at UC Berkeley find Metaverse users can be identified by movement data alone......»»
Meta’s unceremonious Echo VR shutdown is a missed Metaverse opportunity
Echo VR was once Meta's most promising virtual world. Its shutdown is a missed opportunity for its struggling Metaverse......»»
Interpol working out how to police the metaverse
The global police agency has built its own virtual reality (VR) space, for users to do training......»»
Looking ahead to 2023, Lenovo proposes 6 major technology trends
Lenovo has announced 6 key technology trends that will become mainstream in 2023. These include holographic projection, transformable devices, corporate metaverse, smart stores, multi-access edge computing, and new business models. Starting in 2023,.....»»
The Linux Foundation wants to set up its own open source metaverse
The Linux Foundation wants to tackle the metaverse head-on, before market dominance becomes a problem......»»
OmniVision eyeing three major applications with new CIS offerings in 2023
China-based CMOS image sensor (CIS) supplier OmniVision Technologies continues the release of new products despite market downturns, focusing on handset, automotive and metaverse applications for its new offerings showcased at the recently-concluded.....»»
The best VR and metaverse tech of CES 2023
This year's CES show was packed with VR and metaverse technology. Here are our picks of the most interesting new products coming soon and in the future......»»
Will the metaverse be your new workplace?
Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced......»»
Fiat unveils metaverse car shopping service
Fiat is looking to roll out the metaverse showroom in France, Germany and the United Kingdom in early 2023......»»
Samsung unveils metaverse- and dual screen-ready version of Freestyle projector at CES 2023
Samsung's clever and compact Freestyle projector has received a set of gaming- and metaverse-oriented updates for 2023......»»
Samsung shows a metaverse and dual-screen-ready version of its Freestyle projector at CES 2023
Samsung's clever and compact Freestyle projector has received a set of gaming- and metaverse-oriented updates for 2023......»»
Modern technology and cyber recovery will intersect in the next generation of attacks
As technology continues to evolve for business and personal use, cybercriminals are also leveraging innovation in the next generation of attacks, according to Experian. Additional frontiers are a focus for 2023 In addition to the metaverse, hackers w.....»»
Tencent Cloud announces support for virtual platform Metalife for realistic metaverse avatars
Tencent Cloud – the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its support for Metalife, a new communication tool from Japan that can be used as an office, event venue, classroom, remote workspace, and meeting room in.....»»