Facebook, the metaverse and the monetisation of higher education
The metaverse is a virtual world in which users, represented by an avatar, can shop, socialise, take part in leisure activities –…
To Build the Metaverse, Meta First Wants to Build Stores
SAN FRANCISCO — One of Mark Zuckerberg’s first steps toward building the metaverse may be physical instead of virtual. Meta, the social…
Digital divide: Are we already in the early stages of metaverse?
LISBON: When Facebook unveiled a mock-up last week of the “metaverse” — supposedly the internet of the future — it…
Metaverse: five things to know – and what it could mean for you
In the wake of Facebook rebranding as Meta, reflecting its focus on the “metaverse”, Microsoft has now announced it, too, will launch into…
Take-Two CEO is skeptical about Facebook’s metaverse, says it could be unpopular
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick on Thursday cast doubt about Meta’s metaverse aspirations, telling CNBC he believes the Facebook-parent company’s vision for…
Facebook’s metaverse plans labelled as ‘dystopian’ and ‘a bad idea’
Meta, as Facebook is now known, is investing billions in the project. But Roger McNamee told the BBC: “It’s a…
This 29-year-old book predicted the ‘metaverse’ — and some of Facebook’s plans are eerily similar
By changing Facebook’s name to Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has made it clear he thinks the future of the internet lies in something…
Who’s building the metaverse?
Facebook changed its name last week to Meta Platforms Inc to signal its focus on the metaverse, which it thinks will be the successor…
Are You Missing Out on the Metaverse?
If you have an internet connection, you’re probably familiar with the feeling. Something new starts happening online. People seem really…
Introducing Meta: A Social Technology Company
Today at Connect 2021, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced Meta, which brings together our apps and technologies under one new company brand.…