Zuckerberg and Fridman show off insane leap in face-to-face VR chat

“This is really the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen,” said podcast host Lex Fridman, interviewing Mark Zuckerberg in VR using Meta’s stunning new photorealistic avatars, coming soon to Quest, so lifelike that they “cross the uncanny valley.”Contin… Continue reading Zuckerberg and Fridman show off insane leap in face-to-face VR chat

Zuckerberg and Fridman show off insane leap in face-to-face VR chat

“This is really the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen,” said podcast host Lex Fridman, interviewing Mark Zuckerberg in VR using Meta’s stunning new photorealistic avatars, coming soon to Quest, so lifelike that they “cross the uncanny valley.”Contin… Continue reading Zuckerberg and Fridman show off insane leap in face-to-face VR chat

Day one of Meta’s Twitter takedown platform, Threads

In a surprise move, Meta Platforms launched its new social media and networking app Threads on June 5 and 6, depending on time zone.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Meta (company), Metaverse, Twitter, Instagram, Social Networking, iPhone Apps,… Continue reading Day one of Meta’s Twitter takedown platform, Threads

Meta announces Quest 3 as Apple prepares to drop its VR/AR headset

With Apple dropping hints that its much-awaited AR/VR headset will drop at next week’s WWDC event, Meta has attempted to steal its rival’s thunder. The new Meta Quest 3 is smaller, much more powerful than its predecessor, and designed for next-level au… Continue reading Meta announces Quest 3 as Apple prepares to drop its VR/AR headset

Nvidia unveils AI supercomputer that will put you out of a job much faster

While AI systems amaze and alarm the world in equal measure, they’re about to get even more powerful. Nvidia has announced a new class of supercomputer that will train the next generation of AI models, and put us all out of work far faster.Continue Rea… Continue reading Nvidia unveils AI supercomputer that will put you out of a job much faster

Zuckerberg swings for the fences with Meta Quest Pro VR/AR headset

In Meta’s ongoing quest to make the nebulous “metaverse” a virtual reality, it has already released two of the most amazing all-in-one, untethered VR headsets we’ve ever seen. Now, meet the Meta Quest Pro, a next-level headset with no expense spared.Co… Continue reading Zuckerberg swings for the fences with Meta Quest Pro VR/AR headset

Mark Zuckerberg’s quest to pass the “visual Turing test”

No, not that Turing test – although there’s probably a little self-aware humor going on here. The Facebook/Meta CEO is laser-focused on creating VR headsets that deliver visual experiences that are indistinguishable from reality, and the company has ta… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg’s quest to pass the “visual Turing test”

Ultrasound panel adds mid-air haptic feedback to VR

Haptic feedback can give games and other virtual experiences an extra dimension, but it’s hard to achieve. Tech startup Emerge is now having a crack at the idea with the Emerge Wave-1, a device that pairs with a VR headset and emits ultrasonic waves th… Continue reading Ultrasound panel adds mid-air haptic feedback to VR

Meta unveils new AI supercomputer destined to be world’s fastest

Meta has unveiled the AI Research SuperCluster (RSC), a new supercomputer that’s among the fastest in the world. And it’ll only get faster – by the end of the year it should rank number one, with computing power on the exascale.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Meta unveils new AI supercomputer destined to be world’s fastest

Facebook-Meta working on lightweight gloves for tactile realism in VR

Last month, social media giant Facebook rebranded as Meta and revealed its vision for the future of online interaction. Much of the news so far has focused on what immersed users will see, but the company is also working on bringing touch to the Metave… Continue reading Facebook-Meta working on lightweight gloves for tactile realism in VR