virtual reality

Technology giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has been betting aggressively on the growth of artificial intelligence in recent years. This has come at the expense of eliminating jobs in the company's metaverse segment and spending less time on the areas that CEO Mark Zuckerberg once bet the company...

Shares of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) climbed higher Thursday after the company announced job cuts. With shares trading higher, Meta CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg also saw his wealth soar, potentially at the expense of some of his company's employees. Meta Stock Gains, Zuckerberg's Wealth...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly making a big push for exclusive content in preparation for the launch of its new premium virtual reality headset next year, which aims to compete with Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro. What Happened: Meta is in talks with major entertainment...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has laid off an undisclosed number of employees from its Reality Labs division, which focuses on developing virtual and augmented reality technologies. What Happened: The layoffs primarily affected the Oculus Studios unit of the Reality Labs division,...

Every two years, Star Wars holds its Celebration multi-day event that provides a look at what's to come for the well-known franchise across television, movies, video games and more. Here's a look at the highlights from the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan held over the weekend. Television:...

The recent Meta Connect 2024 event, which highlighted a mix of new products and technology advancements from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), may prove to be justification that the company's bets on the metaverse will soon pay off. What Happened: At the 2024 Meta Connect, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg...

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg's shirt may have stolen part of the show during Wednesday's Meta Connect event, which highlighted new products and the growth of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and metaverse ambitions. What Happened: Zuckerberg has become known for his...

When Facebook parent company Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) hosts its annual developer conference this week, analysts expect the focus to be on augmented reality. The event, scheduled for Sept. 25 and Sept. 26, has the potential for upside from artificial intelligence announcements. Meta Connect 2024...

Apple Vision Pro‌ has upped its Digital Crown virtual reality feature with the launch of a new virtual environment that takes the user to a picturesque lake in Norway. Digital Crown already provides a dozen virtual environments that serve as backdrops to whatever apps and images the user is viewing...

The release of the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) prompted warnings from police not use it while driving or walking across the road, due to safety concerns. Police may also want to issue a warning to grooms who want to wear it during their wedding day. What...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has filed a new patent that could point us in the direction it wants to take the Vision Pro in. It involves an additional accessory that users will have to use alongside the mixed reality headset. What Happened: Apple is developing a "Smart Ring" that could provide users...

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) released its highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro headsets on Friday in a move that could advance the world of virtual reality. The long-running animated comedy “The Simpsons” may have predicted what happens when people wear virtual reality...

Disney's research arm has shown off a new cutting-edge technology that could be our first glimpse into the future of entertainment. Named "HoloTile" floor, it is being designed by Lanny Smoot and his team, providing users with a 360-degree virtual reality experience. What Happened: The Walt Disney...

Well-known musician Doja Cat is being tasked with helping demonstrate the real-life capabilities of the Quest virtual reality headsets from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), which includes the recently unveiled Meta Quest 3. What Happened: In recent years, the worlds of music, virtual reality and the...

Palmplug unveiled its latest wearable technology on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. It is a wearable glove that is aimed at helping stroke patients game, but it also promises further health benefits. What Happened: Palmplug's new wearable glove tracks hand movements with...