HTC launches no-code game creator for ‘Viverse’ metaverse
[Aug 22 6:29 PM] Creators can build out massively multiplayer games and social spaces using the in-world VR user interface.
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Metaverse pioneer and movie VFX team unite for blockchain project
[Aug 22 4:00 PM] Wētā Workshop is known for its special effects work on movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Deciding who owns your ‘digital twin’ will make or break the metaverse
[Aug 21 7:10 PM] Research indicates we’ll need to develop a secure, biometrically verified digital twin in order for the metaverse to work.
Former BAYC creative director Jeff Nicholas joins Meta’s Reality Labs
[Aug 17 6:21 PM] Nicholas joins Meta as an executive mixed reality producer for entertainment experiences.
Half of the 10 most valuable companies on Earth are making metaverse hardware
[Aug 11 8:13 PM] The metaverse is dead, long live the metaverse.
Metaverse book gets boring rename in latest sign of waning enthusiasm
[Jul 21 2:42 PM] The growing malaise for metaverse hype is reminiscent of the AI sector directly before the launch of GPT-3.
AI and Metaverse Combo Could Create More Interactive, Personal Virtual Worlds, Says Tech Veteran
[Jul 20 10:04 PM] According to Paul Thomas, a seasoned technologist and founder at Somnia, artificial intelligence (AI), like the metaverse before it, is currently experiencing hype. This hype cycle will continue to be in vogue before eventually waning. Thomas…
Meta reportedly cut metaverse budget by 20% as Q2 earnings call looms
[Jul 20 12:01 PM] Despite Q1 company earnings rising 27% year-over-year, Reality Labs will have to cut costs.
Unstoppable Domains to Provide Web3 Sign-In to Pudgy Penguins Metaverse
[Jul 11 3:55 AM] Unstoppable Domains, a key player in Web3 domains and digital identity solutions, has announced an integration with Pudgy Penguins, enabling users to access Pudgy World using their .pudgy domain names. The integration allows users to bypass…
Meta seeks to use generative AI in its metaverse, job listing shows
[Jul 2 8:22 PM] Meta is offering a $347,000 yearly salary for an expert to drive its AI metaverse vision, while a regulator has banned Meta from using personal data from Brazilians to train its AI.
Meta’s prototype ‘full holographic’ glasses could be a game changer for Web3
[Jun 29 11:50 AM] The new holographic display could give NFTs the Pokemon Go treatment.
Animoca Brands plans return to stock market by 2025
[Jun 26 9:25 AM] Animoca Brands is considering a public market return after four years of delisting in Australia, eyeing more receptive jurisdictions like Hong Kong and the Middle East.
Hong Kong targets DeFi, metaverse for fintech expansion
[Jun 26 2:57 AM] Despite challenges in the current DeFi and metaverse landscape, the reports highlight potential growth and innovation in these emerging sectors.
Tech Entrepreneur Suggests Mainstream Companies May Have Adopted NFT Loyalty Programs Prematurely
[Jun 16 12:09 AM] According to Juan Otero, CEO of the crypto-native travel booking platform Travala, many mainstream companies that attempted to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for customer or user loyalty programs may have seized the opportunity prematurely. Otero…
South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme
[Jun 7 4:51 PM] Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May. He was subsequently released on bail on June 3. Authorities began investigating De Waal following a…
The Sandbox raises $20M at $1B valuation, promises to expand creator economy
[Jun 7 4:13 AM] During a period when major metaverse projects are struggling to gain traction following the bear market of 2022 to 2023, Sandbox announced that it has added over 330,000 unique creators.
The Sandbox Raises $20M at $1B Valuation, SAND Rises 4.5%
[Jun 6 7:54 AM] Metaverse platform The Sandbox has raised $20 million at a $1 billion valuation as it looks to enhance its user-generated multiplayer gaming platform.
McDonald’s metaverse debuts in Singapore
[Jun 5 10:13 PM] McDonald’s Singapore launches the ‘My Happy Place’ metaverse, letting locals build virtual burgers, play multiplayer games, and earn rewards.
Google Partners With Magic Leap to Bolster the Potential of Augmented Reality Technologies
[Jun 2 9:31 PM] One of the leaders in the augmented reality industry, Magic Leap, announced on May 30 that it had partnered with Google to enhance the potential of augmented reality technologies. This new collaboration aims to release unique product offerings…
Google and Magic Leap partner up to make metaverse goggles despite past flops
[Jun 1 2:18 PM] It’s unclear why the two companies have partnered up, but the scheme comes amid Apple’s push to dominate the “spatial computing” market.
US Treasury: NFTs and NFT Platforms Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams
[May 31 5:20 AM] A risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Treasury Department found that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related platforms are highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams. The risk assessment also warns that criminals can exploit NFTs to launder…
MoonPay launches Web3 platform for brands, digital experience
[May 28 7:00 AM] Crypto firm MoonPay is targeting digital experience for brands in its new Web3 platform, a market estimated to reach over $25 billion by 2029.
The Sandbox launches Sandbox DAO with 25M Sand Treasury
[May 28 1:00 AM] The new DAO will allow SAND and LAND owners to vote on platform projects, aiming to enhance transparency and community involvement.
Study: 60% of US Crypto Investors Don’t Understand Blockchain
[May 25 1:19 AM] According to a recent survey by Preply, as many as three in five, or 60%, of U.S. cryptocurrency investors do not understand blockchain technology. The study found that Generation Z, despite 41% expressing interest in learning about cryptocurrency…
Dolce & Gabbana Sued Over $6,000 NFTs Losing 97% Value
[May 17 7:29 PM] Dolce & Gabbana USA Inc. faces a lawsuit from a customer who claims the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) he bought for $6,000, which included metaverse outfits, lost 97% of their value due to delivery failures by the luxury fashion house. The…
Blockchain gaming investments reached nearly $1B in April
[May 17 2:15 PM] The investment figures come alongside a record high 2.9 million daily unique active wallets (dUAW) for the month.
Dolce & Gabbana face class action lawsuit after NFT delivery kerfuffle
[May 17 10:36 AM] The suit alleges that delays in delivery caused purchased NFTs to lose 97% of their value.
Dolce & Gabbana Sued for Messing Up Delivery of Its NFTs: Bloomberg
[May 17 6:20 AM] A lawsuit filed on Thursday alleges Dolce & Gabbana USA messed up their delivery resulting in NFTs bought by a customer for $6,000 losing 97% of their value, Bloomberg reports.
Korean university launches metaverse with private student access
[May 15 11:09 AM] The school’s metaverse was built by LG Uplus to cater to tech-savvy college students.
Religious leaders debate going to church in the metaverse
[May 12 11:29 AM] With the Pope sounding off on AI recently, the discourse surrounding religion and technology has heated up.