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Xbox and Apple execs criticise the ‘metaverse’

Ryan Daws — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:52:23 +0000

Recent comments from Xbox and Apple executives suggest the companies remain deeply critical of the metaverse. Most current “metaverse” experiences are just online games looking to capitalise on the hype around the term. More technological advancements are needed to fully realise the metaverse. One core principle of the metaverse is that it will mix elements... Read more »

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Zuckerberg believes Meta’s duty is to promote an open metaverse

Ryan Daws — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:49:51 +0000

During yesterday’s annual Meta keynote, CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his belief that the metaverse must be open. Zuckerberg called out closed ecosystems—a clear dig at Apple, without mentioning the company directly. “Closed ecosystems focus on tight control and integration to create unique experiences and lock-in, although most of that value ends up flowing to the... Read more »

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IDC expects Meta to lose its VR dominance

Ryan Daws — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:09:30 +0000

IDC predicts Meta will lose its dominant marketshare in the VR market in the coming years. The VR industry is growing rapidly. During Q1 2022, global VR headset shipments increased 241.6 percent compared to the same period last year. Meta continues to dominate the market amid the success of its Quest 2 headset. According to... Read more »

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Meta looks set to release four VR headsets by 2024

Ryan Daws — Tue, 03 May 2022 17:37:47 +0000

Meta looks set to release four VR headsets over the next couple of years as it continues to push its vision for the metaverse. According to a roadmap obtained by The Information, Meta will release a variety of headsets spanning various price points. The long-rumoured ‘Project Cambria’ high-end VR and mixed reality headset is expected... Read more »

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Verizon and Meta partner up to unlock the metaverse’s potential

Ryan Daws — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:26:27 +0000

Verizon and Meta have established a partnership aimed at unlocking the full potential of the metaverse. 5G will be key to enabling metaverse experiences anywhere, while edge computing will help to ensure they live up to expectations with even lower latency and higher fidelity. “Over the next decade, the metaverse will enable immersive, interconnected, and... Read more »

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