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First case of virtual gang rape reported in Metaverse, investigation underway

January 04, 2024 12:47 pm

It seems that the Metaverse isn't all that different from the real world, especially when it comes to criminal activities.

Mark Zuckerberg talks about Apple Vision Pro

Mark Zuckerberg unfazed by Apple's Vision Pro, says he is excited about Meta's plans

June 09, 2023 3:01 pm

In a company-wide meeting with Meta staff, Zuckerberg opened up about his thoughts on the recently launched Apple's AR headset Vision Pro.

In challenge to Meta, Apple expected to unveil mixed-reality headset

June 03, 2023 11:04 am

Meta Platforms this week announced its Quest 3 headset for $500, after last year's release of the Quest Pro, which sells for $1,000.

Metaverse & Web3 to present India with $200 billion opportunity, driven by retail and financial services: Report

June 03, 2023 10:00 am

The report, which is based on an in-depth analysis of the Web3 and Metaverse technologies, offers insight into their relevant use cases and impact on industries.

The annihilation of caste requires algorithmic justice in modern times

A call for algorithmic justice for SC/STs

May 14, 2023 9:04 am

Modern digital India needs to recall Dr Ambedkar's vision of the annihilation of caste and the appropriate application of his knowledge in emerging technologies to eradicate caste and build a safe, inclusive, just digital India. 

70% of businesses plan to integrate metaverse in co activities: PwC India

April 26, 2023 4:33 pm

Additionally, 63 per cent of companies that are actively engaged with the metaverse say they will fully embed the metaverse in their organisational activities within a year, said the PwC report.

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth laments lack of focus in the company

February 01, 2023 11:01 pm

In a blog post, Andrew Bosworth looks back fondly on how “incredibly focused” Facebook was during its initial days.

Widespread metaverse adoption still years away, despite strong early signals: NASSCOM

January 25, 2023 8:40 am

Despite the word “metaverse” existing for nearly two decades, the technology only caught massive mainstream attention in recent years.

Thirty years on, author Neal Stephenson discusses his metaverse vision with Meta

January 19, 2023 5:32 pm

Stephenson has laid out an array of engineering breakthroughs needed to allow millions of people to move seamlessly through immersive virtual worlds displayed on head-mounted devices.