Manchester United owners are planning to have players wear augmented reality (AR) cameras on their bodies during matches, allowing fans to “experience a game through the eyes of their favourite player” in the metaverse, according to ESPN. Fans around the
Africarare is set to launch its virtual currency, the Ubuntu Token. The token is aimed at becoming a means of payment in the virtual marketplace of the metaverse. It would provide e-commerce and charitable support, with 10% of sales going
The Walt Disney Company has revealed Holotile Floor, a new technology that the media conglomerate says could help people move around in any direction in virtual and augmented reality. The floor was developed by Lanny Smoot, a Disney researcher with
U.S. theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corp. launched a metaverse experience for visitors to its fun parks, including water-based activities like sliding, wet bubbles, and swimming. The idea is that users will be able to virtually explore the theme
Apple’s much-awaited Vision Pro headset sold out within hours of pre-orders opening, but the mixed reality device is still “very niche,” meaning it won’t be as popular with users, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, analyst at TF International Securities. Ming-Chi Kuo,
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he is merging the company’s two advanced AI divisions to fast-track developments on general-purpose AI chatbots. The reshuffling announced in an Instagram reel video signals Meta’s intent to dominate consumer-facing AI products and further
Saudi Arabia, through its Public Investment Fund, has injected $590 million into virtual reality (VR) headsets, putting pressure on Apple’s Vision Pro. The investment was made into Magic Leap, a US company that makes headgear “that overlays virtual images into
Although the implementation of the metaverse did not come as quickly as anticipated and was “doused” by generative AI, the concept is not yet dead and has a bright future. Growth opportunities are still plenty for the metaverse concept to
In the latest development for the 3D design and visual effects (VFX) industry, Foundry’s release of Nuke, a compositing tool, brings enhanced support for Open Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD). OpenUSD, initially developed by Pixar, has evolved beyond its animation roots,
The emergence of metaverse casinos is ushering in immersive gaming experiences. Powered by blockchain technology and enhanced by Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), metaverse casinos are changing how people engage with casino games, blending the virtual and real
Major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, and others are racing to integrate multimodal AI to build smart glasses and other wearable devices with front-looking cameras. Multimodal AI is a powerful form of the technology that combines many sources of
Integrating metaverse infrastructures in urban environments redefines how citizens interact with city services, experience urban landscapes, and contribute to the economy. Seoul, Dubai, and Santa Monica are actively exploring the use of virtual platforms within their urban frameworks. These platforms
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