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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The metaverse has now entered... intensive care

Meta announces significant changes that put Mark Zuckerberg's vision for an immersive digital metaverse into a state of 'artificial support.'

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Long Goodbye of the Metaverse, Zuckerberg's Dream

Meta has shifted its focus away from the metaverse due to recent layoffs and changes in access guidelines for its virtual reality applications.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Zuckerberg's โ‚น6.5 trillion mistake? Company retreats after pouring money into the metaverse

Meta has decided to shut down its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform, signaling a retreat from its ambitious metaverse vision that CEO Mark Zuckerberg had once touted as the future of the internet.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Meta shuts down the initiative that created Meta

Meta has decided to permanently shut down its VR experience 'Horizon Worlds,' which was central to its vision of the metaverse, focusing instead on AI development.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Drowned $80 billion and the end of Zuckerberg's dreams. Meta withdraws from a key project

Meta has announced a significant pivot away from its original vision of the metaverse, limiting its investments and support for virtual reality.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Goodbye metaverse: Horizon Worlds departs from Quest glasses and Meta will focus on mobile apps

Meta has announced the discontinuation of Horizon Worlds on its Quest VR headsets, shifting its focus towards mobile applications.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse is a flop โ€“ Here's how much it has cost

Mark Zuckerberg's investment in the Metaverse has resulted in significant financial losses, with Meta's Reality Labs reporting a deficit of approximately โ‚ฌ70 billion over the past five years.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Gaming: In the Metaverse for Children

The article discusses the emerging trends of children's entertainment shifting from tangible collectibles to digital experiences in the Metaverse.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Behind the Cardboard Masks: How 'Roblox' Became a Digital Hunting Ground?

The article discusses how 'Roblox' has transformed from a mere entertainment platform into a complex digital environment that raises concerns regarding security and child safety, prompting several countries, including Egypt, to consider restrictions.

Feb 8 โ€ข 05:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Facebook turns 22: Why has it lost interest among younger users?

As Facebook celebrates its 22nd anniversary, the platform confronts a decline in appeal among younger audiences amidst efforts to pivot towards the Metaverse and new functionalities.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Artificial intelligence ends Zuckerberg's metaverse dream

Meta plans to cut its investment in the development of the virtual world by 30% as it increasingly focuses on artificial intelligence.

Jan 1 โ€ข 14:06 UTC

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