Meta Platforms started 2026 by laying off around 1,500 employees in its Reality Labs division, a move that highlights the fading glow of its metaverse dreams amid billions in losses and a clear shift ...

The internet was not happy about the legs. Earlier this month, the company formerly known as Facebook unveiled its new virtual reality headset, the Meta Quest Pro. The $1,500 headset offered many new ...

The metaverse has been described as the next phase of the internet: interconnected and persistent 3D spaces where we will work, play, and, so it seems, purchase virtual real estate. But ...

Exploring the metaverse: What is it? Your email has been sent In a recent TechRepublic podcast, Clarence Reynolds spoke to Jana Arbanas, U.S. telecom, media and entertainment sector leader at Deloitte ...

The consumer metaverse, exemplified by immersive games, new shopping experiences and the explosion of VR goggles, is the more visible, hyped side of the metaverse. But there may be far more money to ...

The future of the metaverse looks shakier than anyone can imagine. Tech companies that have bought into the concept fully—like Facebook-turned-Meta and Disney—are facing the realities of building out ...

Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook have subtly relegated the Metaverse to the strategic back seat. The company has exhibited a welcome emphasis on cost discipline and a bloated headcount. Several valuation ...

What does Meta, the new name of Facebook signify? During the Facebook Connect 2021 event, on October 28, Mark Zuckerberg announced the corporate name change, noting that the idea for Meta arose from ...

As we move into the NFT 2.0 technology space, we see a more innovative and accessible approach to creating a user-centric experience where participants can benefit from utility. Web3 marketers are ...