Meta Launches Metaverse Culture Series In Horizon Worlds

The Metaverse Culture Series kicks off with Black History Month. This week Meta debuted their Metaverse Culture Series, a first-ever VR series focused on creating an intersection between the future of technology and embracing culture and heritage for historically excluded communities. As the metaverse continues to grow, so does the idea of digital twinning. It’s […]

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Meta’s AI Tech Lets You Craft VR Worlds With Your Voice

Builder Bot is an AI-powered system capable of generating custom 3D worlds and objects. Yesterday, Meta (formerly Facebook) hosted a special “Inside the Lab” event centered around its recent advancements in artificial technology during which the company revealed an AI-powered universal translater that allows users “the ability to communicate with anyone in any language.” Not […]

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Amazon Selling ‘Oculus Certified’ Refurbished Quest 2 with $50 Discount & Extra Warranty
Oculus quietly began selling officially refurbished Quest 2 units earlier this month and now Amazon is offering them with an even more generous one-year warranty. Starting in early February, Oculus began selling refurbished Quest 2 units with a $50 discount on either the 128GB model or the 256GB model. While it’s been possible to find […]

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How To Play Minecraft In VR On The Quest Without A PC

Here’s how to get started playing Mojang’s bestselling game on Meta’s bestselling VR headset. Minecraft is now available to play on the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 without the need of a PC thanks to an unofficial port developed by a team of independent developers. This is a full port of Minecraft 1.18, allowing […]

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You Can Now Try Green Hell VR For Free On PC VR Headsets

Developer Incuvo drops a new gameplay trailer alongside a free demo as part of Steam Next Fest. Steam Next Fest, an annual celebration of upcoming games, is officially underway and as part of this year’s festivities VR developer Incuvo is offering a brief demo of its highly-anticipated VR port of the widely-celebrated survival crafting game […]

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Meta’s Social VR Metaverse Is Growing At A Rapid Pace

A company spokesperson confirmed that Horizon Worlds and Horizon Venues have a combined user base of over 300,000. Meta (formerly Facebook) launched the official open beta for its still-in-development VR social metaverse Horizon Worlds late last year on Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 headsets. Roughly three months later and the much-talked-about platform already boasts […]

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5G Neckband Lets You Access The Metaverse Anytime, Anywhere

This next-generation wearable could have a major impact on VR & AR technology. As the metaverse continues to grow at a rapid pace, having access to a reliable 5G connection is going to become more important to the average user. To help keep people connected, Motorola and Lenovo have partnered to develop the 5G Neckband, […]

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Meta Says Full-body Tracking Probably Not Viable with Inside-out Headsets
Much ado has been made about Meta’s latest avatars which juxtapose impressive expression against, well… a complete lack of legs. While full-body tracking is both desirable and achievable today with outside-in tracking systems, Meta doesn’t think it’s viable with inside-out tracking on headsets like Quest 2. However, the company say it’s investigating ‘fake’ legs instead. […]

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The Top Five Places To Visit In Horizon Worlds

Get the most out of Meta’s growing metaverse with our handy-dandy travel guide. This past December, Meta (formerly Facebook) launched its VR social platform on Meta Quest 2 headsets, allowing players to create, share, and explore a growing catalog of virtual worlds and interactive experiences. Thanks to a $10 million creator program funded by the […]

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Magic: The Gathering Hosting VR Art Show In The Metaverse

Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Kamigawa using a VR headset. This Friday marks the start of “Magic: The Gathering Virtual Art Exhibition,” an online event during which fans of the popular trading card game can surround themselves in all things MTG. A first for the franchise, the VR art show is being […]

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