Metaverse

Meta’s Zuckerberg plans deep cuts for metaverse efforts draining company’s resources

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen pivoting to more promising businesses like AI glasses.

Is it a crime to insult virtual idols? South Korean court says yes

Plave is among the many K-pop groups that uses avatars to represent actual artistes.

Mark Zuckerberg finally found a use for his Metaverse — War

Mark Zuckerberg’s deal with Anduril offers a lifeline to its ailing Reality Labs business. The unit has lost more than US$70 billion since the start of 2019.

US V-P J.D. Vance says big tech still ‘on notice’ in clash over free speech

US Vice-President J.D. Vance says big should stop engaging in censorship.

Want to master tech? Learn Shakespeare, says futurist Lindsey McInerney

Interview pics of Lindsey McInerney, founder and CEO of Black Sun Labs. Taken at Fullerton Hotel at 1 Fullerton Square.

A Cartoonist’s View: Francisco, Oct 1, 2024

Police’s Mata-verse game on Roblox pulls in over 4 million players in first year of launch

Players role-play as law enforcement officers in the Mata-verse.

So long, iPhone. Generative AI needs a new device

If the idea is to build a new consumer electronics device better suited to seeing, talking and listening AIs, there is a fair chance it will no longer be reliant on the touchscreen.

Meta to lay off staff in metaverse silicon unit on Wednesday

FReuters was not able to determine the extent of the cuts to the silicon unit, called Facebook Agile Silicon Team, or Fast.

DBS plants flag in metaverse through new adventure game

The first iteration of BetterWorld will allow users here to earn in-game rewards that can be redeemed via QR codes through the bank’s digibanking application, PayLah.

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