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Mark Zuckerberg's Avatar Legs Saga Ends With A Whimper, Not A Bang
31.8.2023
Last year, Facebook (now known as Meta) announced that it was adding legs to its ugly virtual reality avatars. Some people were excited. Now a year later, after Meta promised the legs were coming soon, they are finally (sort of) working inside the company’s depressing digital “metaverse”. Should...
This New Game Is A Great Tribute To Early Online Gaming Communities
28.8.2023
Many people who grew up with the internet had formative experiences in communities that no longer exist, or at least no longer exist as they once did. In my case, it was the GameSpot forums of the early 2000s. There, I found people I could share my love of games with, as well as get into deep...
India’s Prime Minister Calls for Global Crypto Framework With Focus on Unified Approach, Adoption, Democratization
28.8.2023
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says crypto needs “a global framework and regulations.” He stressed: “The rapid pace of change of technology is a reality — there is no point in ignoring it or wishing it away. Instead, the focus should be on adoption, democratization, and a unified approach.”...
Crypto Collapse: Prime Trust’s Fall From Grace and the Disappearing Wallet Mystery
25.8.2023
After Prime Trust filed for bankruptcy protection, the company’s interim CEO Jor Law cited excessive spending, losses on the stablecoin terrausd, and problems accessing customer funds held in cold storage wallets as contributing factors. From Cold Storage to Cold Reality: The Dramatic Decline...
I Broke A Samba de Amigo VR Demo By Being A Short King
23.8.2023
I got some hands-on time with Samba de Amigo: Party Central, and playing Sega’s long-awaited rhythm game sequel on the Switch was fun enough that I’m sure it will satisfy anyone who likes swinging their arms to the rhythm. Waving the joy-con controllers in time with popular songs like “I Really...
I Broke A Samba de Amigo VR Demo By Being A Short King
23.8.2023
I got some hands-on time with Samba de Amigo: Party Central, and playing Sega’s long-awaited rhythm game sequel on the Switch was fun enough that I’m sure it will satisfy anyone who likes swinging their arms to the rhythm. Waving the joy-con controllers in time with popular songs like “I Really...
‘The Next Crypto Gem’ TV Show Aims to Be ‘The Apprentice’ for Crypto
9.8.2023
The new reality show pits contestants against one another for a prize package estimated to be worth over $150K
Personal Finance Expert Says US Rating Downgrade Likely to Embolden BRICS Currency Supporters
6.8.2023
The American rating agency Fitch’s recent downgrade of the United States’ credit rating from AAA to AA+ may embolden proponents of a BRICS currency, Riley Adams, a personal finance expert, has said. Adams however argues that there are certain “geopolitical issues” that must...
Worldcoin is making reality look like a lot like Black Mirror
28.7.2023
OpenAI’s sister company Worldcoin wants you to buy its coin — and possibly unleash a tempest of problems across the world in the process
What is simulation theory? The savage illusion of living in a computer simulation
28.7.2023
Simulation theory proposes that our reality is a sophisticated computer simulation, raising profound questions about the nature of consciousness and existence
Meta Q2 earnings: Reality Labs losses top $7.7B year to date
27.7.2023
Meanwhile, Meta's metaverse-building business has racked up around $21 billion in losses since the start of 2022
What is extended reality (XR), explained
19.7.2023
Extended reality refers to the combination of virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality technologies
Apple’s headset could redefine what being in the metaverse means
18.7.2023
KPMG's Head of Metaverse Alyse Sue believes the tech included in Apple’s mixed reality headset could shift the way users interact and experience the metaverse
‘Extended reality’ to create 860K jobs by 2025: EU Commission
12.7.2023
The European Commission has laid out its plans for becoming a “world leader” in Web 4.0 and the Metaverse
Výzvy virtuální reality. Proč VR není populárnější a co se musí změnit, aby byla
11.7.2023
Pokud nová technologie do několika let neuspěje a nestane se součástí mainstreamu, nejspíše nakonec upadne. Virtuální realitě se stále daří překonávat překážky a budí naději do budoucna, ovšem ani druhá generace headsetů a pokrok v softwaru nemusí být dostatečné
Pokémon Go Dev Accused Of ‘Boys Club’ Workplace Culture In Lawsuit
10.7.2023
Just under two weeks after the Pokémon Go dev laid off over 200 workers, Niantic is now the subject of a lawsuit alleging the company has a “systemic sexual bias” against women employees.Read more
Reality TV Star Phaedra Parks Empowers 13-Year-Old Son With $150,000 to Invest in Cryptocurrency and Rental Properties
4.7.2023
According to a recent interview with “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Phaedra Parks, the reality TV star gave her son $150,000 to invest and learn about building wealth. Parks mentioned that her 13-year-old son, Ayden, is particularly interested in rental properties...
Niantic Lays Off 230 Employees, Moves Away From In-House Development
29.6.2023
Niantic is shuttering its Los Angeles studio and is moving away from in-house game development. As such, the Pokémon Go studio is laying off 230 employees, shuttering NBA All-World and cancelling its upcoming Marvel: World of Heroes.Read more
Pokemon GO Update Is So Good Players Think It's An Accident
27.6.2023
Pokémon GO recently released update 0.275.0, which apparently doubles the radius at which obtainable Pokémon spawn. Meanwhile, player frustration is building with Niantic’s historic lack of communication. These disgruntled players are so impressed with the update, they’re assuming it was deployed...
United States Plunges in Economic Freedom Rankings, Study Reveals
26.6.2023
American television presenter and author, John Stossel, released a video on June 20, 2023, where he delved into the findings of a recent study on global economic freedom. Conducted by the Heritage Foundation and unveiled in late February, the research unveils a stark reality: the United States...