Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in FTC Case Against Facebook’s Virtual Reality Deal

Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in FTC Case Against Facebook’s Virtual Reality Deal

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Meta Platforms Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a case by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that argues the company’s proposed deal to buy virtual reality (VR) content maker Within Unlimited should be blocked. In a court document filed with the US District Court Northern District Of California…

Snap Founder Slams the Metaverse, Apple Marketing Chief Says He Won’t Use the Word

Snap Founder Slams the Metaverse, Apple Marketing Chief Says He Won’t Use the Word

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Billionaire Snap founder Evan Spiegel rubbished the idea that future computing will migrate into a virtual world dubbed the metaverse, arguing most people prefer a lighter touch known as augmented reality. Augmented reality, which broadly speaking superimposes digital info on the real world, lets people harness computing power without forcing…

Chef Vikas Khanna Launches ‘Phygital’ NFT Collection of His Book

Chef Vikas Khanna Launches ‘Phygital’ NFT Collection of His Book

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Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna has collaborated with NFT marketplace Akshaya.io and launched his first ‘phygital’ limited-edition book Sacred Foods of India, in Dubai on Thursday. The term ‘phygital’ implies that the book will be available to purchase in both physical and NFT formats. Its first unit has been bought…

Meta’s Quest 2 VR Headset Update to Add Ability to Socialise in Horizon World, Says Mark Zuckerberg

Meta’s Quest 2 VR Headset Update to Add Ability to Socialise in Horizon World, Says Mark Zuckerberg

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Meta on Friday said that it is adding the ability to easily socialise in virtual reality with an update to its Quest 2 headsets in another step toward the metaverse. The tweak heading for the latest model Quest from Meta-owned Oculus will let wearers hop into virtual settings with friends,…

Apple Mixed Reality Headset to Be Announced During Media Event in Jan 2023: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple Mixed Reality Headset to Be Announced During Media Event in Jan 2023: Ming-Chi Kuo

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Apple has been developing a mixed reality headset for a while now. It is believed to offer a combination of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. Reportedly, Apple has teamed up with famous Hollywood directors to develop mixed reality content. Now, it is being reported that Apple could…