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Meta has apparently given up on the metaverse – for now
It appears that Meta has moved on from the metaverse. But the metaverse isn’t dead, if only because it was never really alive to begin with. Read more…
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Can virtual reality become a reality in the metaverse?
Concepts like virtual reality and the metaverse that once seemed a futuristic fantasy are now coming to fruition and embedding themselves into our daily lives. Read more…
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Apple is risking its brand chasing the metaverse
It seems Apple is going to press ahead with the launch of a metaverse device this year. But without the guiding hand of Steve Jobs, it’s a risky proposition. Read more…
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Meet APAC’s ‘Metaverse Generation’ – here are their demands
Who makes up APAC’s Metaverse Generation, and what do marketers need to know about them? 66% of APAC Millennials and Gen Z are looking forward to the metaverse Read more…
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MWC 2023: the new normal seems a lot like the old normal
Post-COVID MWC 2023 is in full swing: big crowds, new phones, FOMO hype, and telcos making a big show of embracing open standards. Business as usual, then. Read more…
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More evidence the consumer metaverse is a distant dream
The reduction in Sony’s PlayStation VR2 volumes for 2023 is the latest indication that the metaverse remains very far from being ready for the consumer market. Read more…
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Asian telecom operators step up investments in the metaverse
Recently, two leading Asian telecom operators, SK Telecom (SKT) in Korea, and NTT Docomo of Japan, signed an MoU to team up on metaverse-related developments. Read more…
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5G, cloud and metaverse to make cybersecurity harder in 2023
Cybersecurity will become more challenging in 2023 as 5G and the metaverse proliferate, and as boards continue to take security less seriously than they should. Read more…
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Is Meta doubling down on the Metaverse an insurance policy?
Meta is doubling down on its commitment to the Metaverse by voicing its intention to allocate 20% of its expenses to the Metaverse, is that an insurance policy? Read more…
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Meta accused of trying to buy dominance of the metaverse
The Biden administration has accused Meta Platforms Inc of trying to buy its way to dominance in the metaverse, kicking off a high-profile trial. Read more…
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AR/VR tech in Asia-Pacific: here’s where the money is
AR/VR will still mainly be a consumer play in APAC by 2026, but use cases for enterprises include training, collaboration, and (of course) the metaverse: IDC Read more…
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The metaverse is the future, but few firms wants to be first
Companies worry about falling behind their competitors if they don’t adopt metaverse tech – but they also don’t want to be the first to do so, says KPMG report. Read more…
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Tuvalu seeks survival in the metaverse as sea levels rise
Tuvalu plans to build a digital version of itself, replicating its history and culture as rising sea levels threaten to submerge the tiny Pacific island nation. Read more…
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Meta will sack 11,000+ workers to pay for its metaverse
Meta will cut 13% of its workforce in one of the year’s biggest layoffs as it battles soaring costs from its metaverse push amid a weak advertising market. Read more…
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Meta investors are losing patience with Zuck’s metaverse bet
Meta Platforms forecast a weak holiday quarter and significantly more costs next year, as investors voiced skepticism about the company’s pricey metaverse bets. Read more…
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What history tells us about the future of the metaverse
Metaverse platforms are here, but few are signing up and fewer come back. What’s going on? Those who remember the history of 3G may have an idea. Read more…
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Adobe reveals new tools to make stuff for the metaverse
Adobe releases a set of new software tools designed to make it easier to create 3D digital objects for marketing campaigns, video games and the metaverse. Read more…
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Flipkart invites its e-commerce users into the Flipverse
Flipkart teams with eDAO to launch its metaverse offering, Flipverse, as it banks on metaverse and Web3 to drive the future growth of online retail. Read more…
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Quest Pro brings Meta one step closer to the metaverse
Meta unveils its Quest Pro VR/MR headset, marking a milestone for Mark Zuckerberg’s break into the higher-end market for extended reality devices. Read more…
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Meta taps Qualcomm to make chips for its VR devices
Meta has signed an agreement to have chip-maker Qualcomm produce custom chipsets for its Quest VR devices, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platforms. Read more…