Facebook in the Metaverse of Madness
The technology is just not there yet, and the entire concept might not be either
Meta's AI-assisted audio codec claims 10x compression rate compared to MP3s
Encodec utilizes AI for extreme efficiency and bandwidth saving
Meta value down $520 billion over last year, threatening its position as a top 20 company
Zuckerberg's personal fortune is down $76.8 billion over the same period
Analyst believes most metaverse business projects will close by 2025
A disaster or a $13 trillion success? Only time will tell
John Carmack expresses disappointment, caution in Metaverse progress
Keynote includes a deep dive on Meta VR development progress
The Analog Embrace: How Some Experiences Are Surviving the Digital Age
Zeroes and ones were promised to be the future, a digital media has taken over, but in some situations customers are returning to analog experiences in search of something more tangible.
Meta records first-ever revenue decline; metaverse business loses almost $3 billion, again
Reality Labs lost $10.2 billion in 2021, but this year could be worse
HTC introduces the metaverse-focused Desire 22 Pro smartphone
HTC's mid-range on-ramp to the metaverse ships this summer
Meta axes projects at Facebook Reality Labs, the division behind its metaverse push
It's not clear which projects are being shuttered
Facebook user numbers bounced back last quarter, but metaverse business lost another $2.9 billion
Zuckerberg says the metaverse will be very exciting - in 2030
Not all Meta employees share Mark Zuckerberg's newfound obsession with the metaverse
"Metamates" are confused about the company's direction
Bandai Namco plans a Gundam metaverse composed of virtual space colonies
Covering Gundam games, anime, models, and more
Apple says Meta's 50 percent virtual sales commission is 'hypocrisy'
Meta has previously argued against App Store fees
Survey shows half of all teens are uninterested in the metaverse
Only a quarter of Gen Z'ers surveyed own a VR device, and most of them rarely use it
Meta plans to take a 48 percent cut of Horizon Worlds content sales
Content creators won't be left with much
Report: Meta aims to release its first-gen 'Project Nazare' AR glasses in 2024
The first step toward the metaverse
Coca-Cola is making a limited-edition metaverse-inspired soda that reportedly sucks
"We both had the same reaction upon the first sip: 'Ew. Bad. No.'"
Lego and Epic Games want to make the metaverse safer for kids
A family-friendly virtual space featuring tools that empower kids to create in a safe and fun environment
The Metaverse: What Is It, and Why Should You Care?
The Metaverse. Some are calling it the next evolution of the Internet, others say it's already existed for years. One way or another, it's a fascinating new domain and you should look into it, too.
The NBA aired an entire game using volumetric video tech that renders players in 3D in real-time
Free-Viewpoint Video uses 110 cameras to capture the court in three dimensions
Reggie Fils-Aimé thinks Facebook's vision for the metaverse will not succeed
"Facebook itself is not an innovative company"
Meta is down $500 billion since changing its name from Facebook
No longer a top ten company
Microsoft destroys AltspaceVR community to focus on live events
Microsoft wants AltspaceVR to be all about hosting and attending events