I always wondered how Facebook let the metaverse happen — now I understand ...

Discover what is a metaverse. Explore its core infrastructure, current state, use cases, prospects, and ability to drive ...

With the demise of "Rec Room" and Meta's cutback in "Horizon Worlds," two prominent chapters of VR history are ending. What caused their failure?

In 2021, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a plan to completely reinvent his company - and revolutionise the internet. He was so serious, he even renamed his business to tally with his vision. The idea of the ...

Next-generation spatial AI and XR technologies — including avatar systems that restore a user's emotions and interactions in ...

If you’ve been busy dancing on the grave of Meta’s failed metaverse, I’m going to have to ask you to pause for a moment. In fact, you may just want to sit down and rest your non-virtual legs, because ...

Meta announced that it will shut down its most famous version of the “metaverse” – and then reversed the decision. The ongoing fate of ‘Horizon Worlds’ reflects a broader question over the future of ...

A few years ago, the metaverse was the next big thing. In case you missed the wave, the metaverse is a 3D virtual universe that blends physical and digital realities, allowing users to interact in ...

Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support. Credit...Paul Windle Supported by By Eli Tan and Mike ...

Meta’s enormous bet on virtual reality ended last week, with the company reportedly laying off roughly 1,500 employees from its Reality Labs division — about 10% of the unit’s staff — and shutting ...