For many technology enthusiasts, the metaverse has the potential to transform almost every facet of human life, from work to education to entertainment. Now, new Cornell University research shows it could have environmental benefits, too.

Verse Orlando, the Holographic TheaterSM, is announcing its ribbon cutting ceremony on June 29th, 2023 with the launch of Art of the Future, a celebration of augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Situated in the City of the Future at Lake Nona’s world famous Boxi Park, Verse Orlando is set to redefine the boundaries of machine-human evolution with an immersive exhibit that forces the question: In the world of art, is AI a tool, a collaborator, or a distraction?

Yesterday Apple has unveiled the Vision Pro, a so called ‘spatial computer’ that blends digital content with the physical world. This device introduces a three-dimensional user interface controlled by natural and intuitive inputs such as eye movements, hand gestures, and voice commands.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, recently introduced the highly anticipated Meta Quest 3, the successor to the Meta Quest 2, in a significant product announcement. The Meta Quest 3 aims to bring high-resolution color mixed reality to the mainstream.

One Notre Dame researcher says we should look beyond the hype to see how virtual reality can make scientists more effective. But to realize the benefits, researchers must also plan well and avoid potential pitfalls.

The battle for the VR goggles market is reaching new heights with the upcoming release of the Meta Quest 3 and the highly anticipated Apple VR goggles. Both companies seem determined to become the market leader in this emerging technology. It is striking that both Meta and Apple are willing to sell these VR glasses at a loss. In this article, we take a closer look at how this battle unfolds and which company is willing to bear the biggest losses to gain market share.

The concept of the Metaverse gained prominence in our collective consciousness during the height of the pandemic when people yearned for better ways to connect with each other beyond video calls. The significant growth of gaming during the pandemic has also propelled it forward. However, the Metaverse has become so trendy that it now faces opposition, and people are not talking about it as much.

BT Group, the largest broadband and mobile provider in Britain, has announced plans to cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030, which could amount to over 40% of its current workforce. This decision comes as the company nears the completion of its national fibre network and embraces emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).

Daniel van der Waals, founder of YOM, is working with his company on the next iteration of the metaverse. “But the question is, when it becomes mainstream, will it be …

Cornell University researchers have developed a robot, called ReMotion, that occupies physical space on a remote user’s behalf, automatically mirroring the user’s movements in real time and conveying key body language that is lost in standard virtual environments.