MetaPets and Boximon: Take your NFTs for a walk in the real world
Omniscape has created MetaPets and launched the "Boximon" character series, combining location-based AR with blockchain transactions in a game that experiments with virtual spaces.
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Shanghai eyes nearly $7B from metaverse investment in culture, tourism sectors
Following initiatives from neighboring cities, Shanghai is building its metaverse ambitions under a recently published roadmap focusing on revitalizing its tourism and art sectors.
Apple acquires AR headset startup Mira: report
AR startup Mira provides hands-free headsets with a range of industrial applications in the steel, mining, chemical, and defense industries.
Meta lost $14B in 2022 on its metaverse bet, but Zuckerberg wants to invest more
Q4 2022 was Meta’s Reality Labs’ worst one yet, with a $4.3 billion loss; while Zuckerberg laid off 11,000 workers in November, he wants to invest more in the metaverse.
Meta investors panic as Zuckerberg doubles down on Metaverse
Meta's shares tumbled after the release of its Reality Labs financial report, which saw an operating loss of $3.67 billion and is likely to grow in the coming year, drawing panic among investors.
Metaverse market to generate $50B with finance sector adoption by 2026: report
Technavio forecasts that by geographical segmentation, finance key players in North America will contribute the most to the advancement of metaverse adoption in the industry.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to launch metaverse campuses
The platform named MetaHKUST will use XR technology to provide an immersive study experience that will connect student and research activities across geographical locations.
Omniscape launches virtual goods marketplace, trading coming soon
Transmira has "soft-launched" a virtual goods marketplace on its Omniscape XR platform; the team is also inviting users to join its Discord channel to stay updated with their new releases.
Banking giant JPMorgan sees $1 trillion value in metaverse
Multinational investment bank JPMorgan recently released a report on the “Opportunities in the Metaverse,” believing that there is over $1 trillion of value to be unlocked in the space.
NYSE patent filings show bourse’s plans to become digital currency, NFT marketplace
The New York Stock Exchange has filed a number of patents that would allow it to expand into digital assets and even the metaverse, but it says it has no immediate plans to make any move into Bitcoin.
CoinGeek Backstage: Robert Rice on building an experiential reality with Bitcoin SV
Robert Rice, CEO and founder of Transmira, recently joined CoinGeek Backstage to discuss the company’s latest developments towards creating an experiential reality (XR) world.
Omniscape™ to showcase its AR/VR technology in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood
Omniscape will showcase the power and reach of its technology using real-world scenarios, making it possible for consumers to download the service and participate in the claiming of some interesting rewards.