Meta to lay off 10,000 workers as metaverse ambition wanes
Mark Zuckerberg announced another round of massive layoffs, just days after winding down NFT integrations, even as his focus seemingly turns to AI from metaverse.
Mark Zuckerberg announced another round of massive layoffs, just days after winding down NFT integrations, even as his focus seemingly turns to AI from metaverse.
The Pokemon Company is looking for a Corporate Development Principal with a "deep knowledge and understanding of Web 3, including blockchain technologies and NFTS, and/or metaverse."
Mohammed Al-Hemairy is leading the development of a Bitcoin SV-powered platform that seeks to protect UAE art and display it to the world through NFTs.
The current game monetization model is broken, but it can be fixed by allowing the player to risk and win their own rewards by defeating other players, like in an actual competitive sport.
South Korea's Ministry of Science earmarked funds will be used to prop up 13 new projects leveraging virtual worlds in the health, tourism, and education industries.
Yosuke Matsuda is set to be replaced by Takashi Kiryu, who currently serves as a director within Square Enix. Kiryu was previously a general manager at metaverse-related firm Dentsu Innovation Initiative.
The European Union’s antitrust head says the region must adapt its policies to fit the digital age, including promoting healthy competition in the metaverse world.
In this CoinGeek Backstage interview, Agon Hare, Jason Brink, and Nikita Koslov share why the Philippines’ passion for gaming and eagerness to learn are critical to blockchain mass adoption.
The firms will deploy their individual expertise in building the metaverse infrastructure for enterprises and individuals looking to dabble in the virtual world.
The magistrate has lauded the metaverse and expressed eagerness to do court proceedings in the virtual world, although some have criticized the move and the 'clunky, cartoonish' avatars that came with it.
Tencent remains mum over rumors of plans to dissolve its XR unit but confirms that a "personnel reshuffle" would take place as it explores new strategies for its virtual world.
A recent study shows the Philippines' interest in the metaverse has grown exponentially following the pandemic; however, heightened skepticism remains a hurdle in embracing the virtual world.