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,
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) launched a metaverse experience for the winter youth Olympic Games (YOG) scheduled to be held in Gangwon, South Korea, later this month. The experience taps Gangwon-do province’s existing metaverse to offer fans different immersive and
UK tech startup Freeaim Technologies is testing wearable shoes that enable users to walk “infinite distances in virtual reality (VR) in any direction” while staying within a small play space. Dubbed ‘Freeaim VR Shoes,’ the device uses AI-powered motorized treadmills
BBC Earth is exploring new ways to present wildlife content by maintaining its ‘Feel Alive’ ethos while venturing into virtual environments within the metaverse. This approach offers a different perspective on wildlife, potentially enriching viewers’ understanding and appreciation of natural
As virtual reality technology gets more advanced,’metaverse sex’ could eventually become the “norm,” replacing pornography apps and websites, just as websites pushed out magazines, according to Simon Hall, cofounder and MD of Mixed Reality Rooms. Hall says more people will
The UCI Track Champions League has joined forces with Infinite Reality (iR) to unveil a mobile metaverse platform. Per a Bloomberg report, this venture promises to redefine fan engagement in the world of track cycling, offering interactive features and content
As the holiday season approaches, L’Occitane en Provence, the French beauty giant, has ventured further into the digital realm, launching an innovative holiday shop in the metaverse. Per a recent report, this festive foray is not just a simple transfer
Meta’s Horizon Worlds is now available on desktop computers and mobile devices, but early-access users may find themselves frustrated by the shallow nature of what they discover. MetaNews investigates the in-browser version of the metaverse only to uncover a half-baked
The world’s biggest retailer is all in on the metaverse, with multiple projects and products connected to the virtual realm. The strategy is to build fresh connections between the real and digital worlds. The digital realm Shopping giant Walmart is
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in China will form a task force to set the standards for the metaverse sector. China has joined the race to be the global standards-setter for new immersive technology with Australia, which
YouTuber Jarvis Johnson spent a week testing Meta’s Horizon Worlds, describing the experience as “so lonely.” Challenges faced by Johnson included trying to find adults to interact with as the environment is regularly crowded out with younger users, contributing to
Metaverse technology is creating new opportunities for teachers to inspire students, said Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta. Clegg believes that this immersive technology has transformed ‘various areas of education in recent decades’, according to his new blog.
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