Officials in the European Union should learn more about the Metaverse before seeking regulations on the burgeoning communications platform, Margrethe Vestager, European Commissioner for Competition, said at an online event on Tuesday. Speaking to audiences at the event organised by German news firms as quoted by Reuters, the EU’s antitrust chief explained that the Metaverse […]
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NBCU Streams 8K VR for 2022 Winter Olympics
The National Broadcasting Company Universal (NBCU) announced on Monday it would collaborate with Comcast to deliver an 8K virtual reality (VR) immersive viewing experience for the ongoing Beijing Winter Olympic Games. NBCU is delivering its 8K viewing experience to smartphone users with help from the telecommunications division of Comcast, known as “Xfinity.” Gary Zenkel, President […]
Microsoft to Support Endpoint Manager on Vuzix Smart Glasses
Vuzix, a global augmented reality (AR) smart glass manufacturer, announced late last month it would support Microsoft Endpoint Manager. Microsoft Endpoint Manager is an enterprise-grade application that provides firms with a secure platform to protect data and provide a place to manage Android OpenSource Project (AOSP)-based software or hardware. Now, Microsoft is supporting Vuzix brand […]
Mexit? Meta Could Exit EU over Data Flow Dispute
Meta Platforms Inc has faced another challenge in its uphill battle to develop solutions for the Metaverse after it threatened a second time to withdraw from Europe if regulators failed to allow the company to transfer user data to the United States, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The development comes amid a shuttered privacy agreement between […]
Instagram Adds New Features for Safer Internet Day, Including Improved Content Management Tools
The new options provide more ways to manage our IG content, and secure your account.
Google Launches Updated Search Ads 360 Management Platform for Performance Advertisers
The updated platform provides more insight and management options, including new third-party integrations.
New LinkedIn Data Shows the Top Digital Marketing Skills Currently in High Demand
Looking to improve your digital marketing career prospects in 2022? Check out these data notes from LinkedIn.
TikTok Updates Community Guidelines to Provide More Protection for Users
The updates specifically focus on suicide hoaxes and dangerous viral trends.
Quest 2 SDK Documentation Leaks ‘Body Tracking Support’ Option
A screenshot on the Oculus for Developers website accidentally leaks a ‘Body Tracking Support’ option – could this be in the works for Quest 2 or Project Cambria?
Spellcasting VR Game Wands Is Getting A Quest 2 Sequel
Multiplayer VR spellcasting game, Wands, is getting a sequel.
Wands Alliances comes to Quest 2 later this year.