I was excited to try out the Oculus Quest 2, the latest virtual reality headset from Facebook. It’s standalone, wireless, and at $299, quite affordable compared to other VR options. But after just one evening of using the Quest 2, I was left disappointed and concerned about Facebook’s unethical business practices. The irony is that the Quest 2 itself is an impressive piece of technology hardwarRead More…
Meta has announced that the Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset will be available for its lowest price ever – just $199 USD – from now until the end of the year. This represents the last chance for interested consumers to purchase the standalone VR device at this remarkable price point before it reverts back to the usual $299 MSRP in 2023. The discounted $199 pricing had previously been offeRead More…
The worlds of virtual reality, blockchain technology, and digital art are converging as more companies explore innovative ways to connect users across immersive virtual environments. VR tech studio Aexlab represents the vanguard of this new frontier, having recently announced the launch of their own NFT collection to complement their signature VR creations. Aexlab makes its foray into the metavRead More…
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, recently unveiled a new haptic glove prototype designed to simulate touch and feel in augmented and virtual reality environments. The experimental device features a complex array of sensors and actuators that recreate tactile sensations on the wearer’s hands when interacting with objects in AR/VR. Meta’s research lab Reality Labs demonstrated the glove at tRead More…
The CEO of Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon, made a bold declaration today that the technology company would be the key enabler for making the metaverse a reality. Speaking at Qualcomm’s annual Snapdragon Tech Summit, Amon stated that Qualcomm’s technology across 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, and immersive extended reality experiences position it at the center of metaverse development. “We Read More…
When Facebook announced its plans to build the metaverse and changed its name to Meta, it generated a lot of buzz and optimism about the future possibilities of an immersive virtual world. However, Meta’s vision and approach also raises concerns about the potential downsides if the social media giant mucks up the development of this new digital realm. The metaverse concept represents the next pRead More…
Facebook sent shockwaves across the tech industry when it announced its plan to rebrand as Meta and build the “metaverse” – a virtual reality world where people work, play, and interact. This pivot speaks volumes about Facebook’s motivations, the momentum behind VR, and the potential of the metaverse concept. Why would Facebook make such a drastic move right when its core business is still geneRead More…
Nvidia has unveiled plans to significantly expand the capabilities of their Omniverse platform for 3D design collaboration and simulated environments. The focus is on introducing new synthetic data generation and photorealistic avatar technology to enable more immersive and productive virtual worlds. Omniverse is Nvidia’s real-time simulation and collaboration platform built for 3D workflows.Read More…
As the concept of the metaverse goes mainstream, a pivotal question looms – who will, and who should, control these emerging virtual worlds? Tech giants are vying to conquer the new digital frontier by building their own closed-off metaverse platforms. Meanwhile, a growing decentralized movement aims to create an open metaverse owned by users. The opposing forces of centralization and decentralRead More…
When Mark Zuckerberg announced his intentions to pivot Facebook toward building the “metaverse” – a virtual reality-powered internet – he framed it as the next major computing platform that will transform how we all connect, play, and work. But as an avid tech user, I approach this vision of the metaverse with immense skepticism. No matter how alluring Zuckerberg tries to make his metaverse visionRead More…
