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U.S. sues to stop Facebook from buying virtual reality firm Within
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sought a court order on Wednesday to block Facebook parent Meta Platforms from buying virtual reality (VR) content maker Within Unlimited.
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The Oculus Quest 2 now costs more, because Meta
An Oculus Quest 2 price hike is on the way, as Meta has announced plans charge more for its popular VR headset. As you’d perhaps expect the social media giant is already receiving backlash over the move, as the increase could make virtual reality financially inaccessible for some players.
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Meta reports Q2 operating loss of $2.8B for its metaverse division
Meta's Q2 results showed us that Mark Zuckerberg's vision of the metaverse is still very expensive, with a $2.8B loss in VR division in Q2.
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Zuckerberg says Meta is in "very deep, philosophical competition" with Apple to build the metaverse
A fight over "what direction the internet should go in"
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The metaverse is a new word for an old idea
To understand what we are—and should be—building, we need to look beyond Snow Crash.
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Meta removes Facebook account mandate from Quest VR—but is that enough?
Credit where credit is due: The Meta Quest virtual reality platform, previously known as Oculus Quest, will soon remove its obnoxious Facebook account mandate. As announced on Thursday, starting in August, both new and existing Quest headset users will be able to use the system's default operating system and digital download store without tying their "real-name" social media accounts to the service.
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A novel predicted the metaverse (and hyperinflation) 30 years ago
In "Snow Crash," Neal Stephenson envisioned a world transformed by the metaverse, inflation and a virus. Now he's launched a metaverse start-up.
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Apple VR/AR headset — everything we know so far
An Apple VR and AR headset is reportedly on the way
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Apple’s mixed reality headset will reportedly come with an M2 chip
Apple’s mixed reality headset has been shrouded in rumors for months now, and a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicates that it could come with Apple’s flagship M2 processor. According to Gurman, Apple’s most recent version of the device, which is reportedly capable of delivering augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences, includes a base M2 chip and 16GB of RAM.
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Apple Rumored to Announce 'Game-Changer' AR/VR Headset in January 2023
In a detailed post on Medium, Kuo explained that Apple's headset will be a "game-changer" for the augmented-reality and virtual-reality market. Describing some of the headset's functionality, Kuo said that while Apple has repeatedly touted its focus on AR, the headset will "offer an excellent immersive experience" and a "video see-thru" mode. The headset is expected to boost demand for immersive gaming and multimedia entertainment experiences.
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Retail’s Going Metaverse Crazy, but 85 Percent of Gen Z ‘Indifferent’ About Brands’ Virtual Presence, Study Finds
Retail may be going gaga for gaming and all things metaverse for the moment, but if the incoming consumer target group — and easily the most tech-savvy generation — isn’t quite fazed by the frenzy, what gives?
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Apple AR/VR headset will 'likely release' in January, says Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple’s mixed reality headset will “likely release in January 2023,” according to reliable supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The latest release date prediction was shared in a new analyst note examining growth focuses of the VR headset industry.
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Working in VR is more stressful and lessens productivity. Big surprise
Doing your day job in the metaverse sounds like a real pain. Turns out, it is.
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TikTok’s parent company is gearing up to invest a lot of money in VR
ByteDance is hiring more people to work on VR.
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Virtual reality mask adds realism by making it harder to breathe
A mask that controls how much air you can breathe could be used to simulate environments with a restricted air supply in virtual reality. There have been previous attempts at using the breath to interact with VR, involving devices such as microphones or stretchable chest bands. But they have been prone to misinterpreting movements and can’t accurately record airflow.
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Researchers develop VR headset with mouth haptics
Researchers have developed a way to feel various sensations on your mouth, such as spiders crawling across or water droplets.
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Meta’s VR roadmap reportedly has four new headsets, with both high-end and cheaper Quest units
Last month we took a deep dive into Mark Zuckerberg’s grand metaverse plan, and some of the hardware Meta is working on to deliver it, in the form of Project Nazare augmented reality glasses. Now The Information reports on a roadmap for virtual reality hardware that runs through 2024 with four headsets on the schedule, starting with the previously-teased Project Cambria VR headset we expect to see later this year.
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Enter the Metaverse with Razer Hypersense Suit
From hard hitting blows to heart-melting romance, experience real life sensation and emotion in all your favorite games with the Razer Hypersense Suit.
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Apples rumored VR headset may finally be the breakthrough for VR
When VR was first introduced, it was thought to be a game changer, and it would only be a matter of time until it would be universally used and a part of our daily life. But so far, VR has not had its breakthrough, despite being hyped for over a decade.
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Company Offers Employees Masturbation Breaks With W*** Pods And VR
An open-minded company is offering its employees the opportunity to masturbate during work hours, and they’ve even ordered custom-built ‘w*** pods’ to help them out. The unusual work perk has been introduced by Stripchat, an adult website and social network with 200 employees.
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