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Virtual Reality

FTC moves to block Meta’s purchase of ‘Supernatural’ VR workout app maker Within Virtual Reality

FTC moves to block Meta’s purchase of ‘Supernatural’ VR workout app maker Within

The Federal Trade Commission has filed an antitrust suit against Meta in a bid to block it from buying Within Unlimited, the maker of the virtual reality workout app Supernatural. The agency accused the company and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg of "planning to expand Meta’s virtual reality empire with this…
bubmag
July 27, 2022
Will you pay Zuck to glam up your Metaverse Avatar? Digital Avatars Store coming to Facebook and Instagram Virtual Reality

Will you pay Zuck to glam up your Metaverse Avatar? Digital Avatars Store coming to Facebook and Instagram

This morning, Facebook (now Meta) Founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a new revenue opportunity for the platform. An Avatar Store for Facebook, Instagram and Messenger will allow users to buy digital clothes to style your avatar. This is a pre-cursor to the bigger vision at Meta, where they’re hoping to create…
bubmag
June 18, 2022
The next frontier for mental health support: VR and AI-powered chatbots Virtual Reality

The next frontier for mental health support: VR and AI-powered chatbots

But people’s mental health needs are changing, and that requires innovative solutions. As the conversation about psychological well-being has become more commonplace in society at large, mental health conditions are increasing worldwide. According to Gallup — a U.S.-based analytics firm — anger, stress, worry, and sadness have been on the…
bubmag
June 16, 2022
Meta To Run Metaverse Experiences in Hong Kong Cafe, Schools, and Art Institutions Virtual Reality

Meta To Run Metaverse Experiences in Hong Kong Cafe, Schools, and Art Institutions

Meta will run virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences in Hong Kong to showcase how the metaverse can be used in daily life. The company, formerly known as Facebook, is planning to promote its metaverse products in cafes and schools, according to the South Morning China Post. Meta wants to…
bubmag
June 15, 2022
E-Learning Virtual Reality Startup GeniusX Closes $1.68M in Series Seed to Create Educational Content in the Metaverse Virtual Reality

E-Learning Virtual Reality Startup GeniusX Closes $1.68M in Series Seed to Create Educational Content in the Metaverse

Introducing unique, interactive, immersive learning experiences for the future of education Press Release - Jun 11, 2022 PHOENIX, June 11, 2022 (Newswire.com) - In June 2022, GeniusX Inc. announced the closing of $1.68M in seed funding at a $20M market cap. As an indie development studio in the frenzied virtual…
bubmag
June 11, 2022