Meta announced it is working to introduce its Horizon Worlds social metaverse platform to the web. This has been revealed by Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth via a Tweet message. Meanwhile, Meta VP of Horizon Vivek Sharma stated plans are already underway to bring Horizon to mobile devices, something that likely will happen later this year itself. Similarly, there also are plans … [Read more...] about Meta working on web and mobile versions of Horizon Worlds metaverse platform
Augmented Reality News
Meta inks deal with VNTANA to allow brands run 3D ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta Platforms Inc announced it has entered into a partnership with an e-commerce technology firm that will make it easier for brands to run 3D ads on its social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Reuters reported. All of this is made possible thanks to the integration with VNTANA which will allow brands to have 3D models of their products uploaded to Facebook or … [Read more...] about Meta inks deal with VNTANA to allow brands run 3D ads on Facebook and Instagram
Google acquires Raxium as it gets ready to launch its own AR headset
That Google is serious about getting into the augmented reality space is evident from its recent acquisition of Raxium, a start-up that specializes in the development of MicroLED displays. The acquisition which The Independent claims to have cost Google a billion dollars will put the Mountain View company in the race to develop an AR headset. Details of the upcoming headset … [Read more...] about Google acquires Raxium as it gets ready to launch its own AR headset
Samsung to launch AR headset soon that will offer the best Metaverse experience
Samsung might be working on a new augmented reality (AR) headset that would support multi-user Metaverse experiences, XRToday reported citing Korea Herald. "(Metaverse-related, AR devices) are now the talk of the town, so we have buckled down to a task to cope with the trend. It won’t take too long. We are striving for perfection as we gear up for the launch,” said Samsung … [Read more...] about Samsung to launch AR headset soon that will offer the best Metaverse experience
Dutch embassy gifts augmented reality mural to Jaffa to promote peace and unity
The Israeli city of Jaffa has its first augmented reality mural, the credit for which goes to the Embassy of the Netherlands. The mural is in fact a gift that it received from the Dutch Embassy and is essentially a teapot that has been painted by the famous Dutch painter Leon Keer. The teapot, as has been depicted in the painted is broken though but has been glued together … [Read more...] about Dutch embassy gifts augmented reality mural to Jaffa to promote peace and unity