Meta has another go at selling the metaverse
The company formerly known as Facebook now makes its annual developer conference almost entirely about plugging the concept of the metaverse.
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FTC swoops to stop Facebook ‘illegally’ buying VR firm Within Unlimited
The US Federal Trade Commission doesn’t like the sound of Facebook/Meta purchasing Within Unlimited and its VR fitness app Supernatural. Are regulators finally rolling their sleeves up against big tech monopolisation?
Qualcomm invests in the European metaverse
US mobile chip giant Qualcomm reckons Europeans need a big dose of extended reality so it’s opening six new labs across the continent.
Qualcomm and Microsoft augment their meta relationship
US mobile chip giant Qualcomm has gone big on the buzzwords at this year’s CES tech show, claiming its new AR collaboration with Microsoft has something to do with the metaverse.
Ericsson uses Nvidia Omniverse to simulate 5G challenges
Semiconductor giant Nvidia has a simulation platform that companies can use to create virtual copies of real-life environments.
Facebook addresses its tarnished image with Meta rebrand
The company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp is now called Meta, ostensibly to signal a pivot towards AR and VR.
Ericsson raises its low latency game
Swedish kit vendor Ericsson has launched some new software that claims to guarantee consistent low latency for things like VR and remote control.
Facebook insists it will play nice with the metaverse
US Internet giant Facebook has attempted to combine the promotion of its own AR/VR strategy with a reassurance that it won’t abuse its consequent power.
What is lying in wait for telecoms in 2021?
Observers and practitioners take it on the chin to predict what the telecoms industry may look like in the coming year.
Facebook bets on cheaper Oculus Quest 2 for social VR uptake
Facebook has taken another big step towards bridging the gap between virtual reality and social networking, which could mean additional strain on mobile networks.
Facebook reignites the fires of its Workplace unit
Facebook has announced its challenge to the video-conferencing segment and a reignition of its venture into the world of collaboration and productivity.
AR/VR investments declined during 2019
Each year seems to be the year for virtual and augmented reality, but analyst firm Digi-Capital is now reporting investments have declined below the levels reported in 2017 and 2018.
Facebook sets out to create its own OS
Facebook has reportedly hired ex-Microsoft employee Mark Lucovsky to oversee the development of its own operating system to reduce the dependence on Google’s Android.
Verizon buys into alternative realities
Verizon has announced the acquisition of Jaunt XR, adding augmented and virtual reality smarts to its media division.
IBC 2019: Interactive takes centre stage as VR shuffles to side lines
Every couple of years there seems to be a massive resurgence for the promise of virtual reality before it is cast to the shadows. This year, interactive content took the limelight from VR.
HTC taps Orange for new CEO
Struggling Taiwanese device maker HTC has finally found a full-time CEO by tapping into the European telecoms scene.
The number of commercial 5G devices almost tripled in Q2 – GSA
The latest data from the Global mobile Suppliers Association show the number of 5G devices being launched worldwide is accelerating rapidly.
HTC debuts eye-tracking with enterprise VR launch
HTC has announced it is bringing its enterprise VR product to North America, after teasing executives at CES in January.
SK Telecom is bolstering 5G launch with rich content
The operator will switch on 5G service for consumers on Friday and has plenty of goodies for consumers to fill the bandwidth with.
Is the VR market primed to pluck?
For all the promise of virtual reality (VR) the consumer appetite remains as somewhat of an unknown. Theoretically the technology could revolutionise the entertainment space, but we’re currently in a bit of a waiting game.
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