Metaverse

FTC and Meta Spar in Antitrust Case Over Acquisition of VR Developer
FTC and Meta Spar in Antitrust Case Over Acquisition of VR Developer
November 22, 2022  |  Meta

In a suit that aims to block Meta Platforms’ acquisition of virtual reality fitness app developer Within Unlimited, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly said...

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Nike Dives Deeper Into Metaverse With ‘.Swoosh’
Nike Dives Deeper Into Metaverse With ‘.Swoosh’
November 14, 2022  |  Metaverse

Nike is continuing its investment in the metaverse with “.Swoosh,” a digital, blockchain-powered meeting place for athletes, collectors, creators and consumers. Get the Full Story...

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Meta Kills Portal Hardware Business
Meta Kills Portal Hardware Business
November 13, 2022  |  Meta

Meta Platforms reportedly plans to end its Portal smart display and its smartwatch projects as it focuses on core businesses in the wake of sweeping...

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FIFA World Cup Kicks Off in the Upland Metaverse
FIFA World Cup Kicks Off in the Upland Metaverse
November 09, 2022  |  Metaverse

Upland, a mirror metaverse that replicates real-world locations in virtual reality announced on Wednesday (Nov. 11) that it has begun a multiyear partnership with FIFA...

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Meta Invests in Metaverse Plans Amid Sweeping Layoffs
Meta Invests in Metaverse Plans Amid Sweeping Layoffs
November 09, 2022  |  Meta

In the middle of the first mass layoffs in its history, Meta is set to purchase Audio Analytic as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse ambitions....

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Metaverse Alliance Seeks Interoperability Standards as Meta Shareholders Rage
Metaverse Alliance Seeks Interoperability Standards as Meta Shareholders Rage
November 03, 2022  |  Metaverse

Meta Platforms shareholders are gritting their teeth after CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made little concession to their fears that the social media giant’s ballooning and...

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Ralph Lauren Launches Fortnite Digital Apparel
Ralph Lauren Launches Fortnite Digital Apparel
October 31, 2022  |  Metaverse

Ralph Lauren is expanding into gaming and the metaverse by lending its Polo brand to Fortnite’s character customization roster. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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One Year In and Meta’s Mega Bet Meets Stark Reality
One Year In and Meta’s Mega Bet Meets Stark Reality
October 28, 2022  |  Meta

A year old and Meta — formerly Facebook — looks to need a reset from its rebrand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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AI Learning Turns Industrial Metaverses Into Digital Handymen
AI Learning Turns Industrial Metaverses Into Digital Handymen
October 27, 2022  |  Metaverse

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