virtual reality
Headspace XR, A New Fun Way To Virtually Meditate & Relax
Nexus Studios wants to make meditating relaxing and fun with its new mental support mixed reality app Headspace XR.
Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro Headset Launches In February
The company that Jobs built is ready to jump into the VR world with its Apple Vision Pro headset this year.
Nifty News: Trump NFTs surge 800%, Yuga Labs blacklists NFT exchanges and more
Trump NFTs daily sales surge by 800% Former United States President Donald Trump’s nonfungible token (NFT) trading card collection has recently witnessed a massive resurgence in daily sales volume. Compared to Jan. 17 sales volumes, Jan. 18 and 19 saw spikes of 800% and 600% respectively, according to market metrics aggregator Cryptoslam. Some pundits believe the renewed interest could be due to his imminent return to social media networks, following reports that the former president was seeking to rejoin Facebook and Twitter ahead of the 2024 presidential election campaign. NFT Watch: Trump Digital Trading Cards see 88% increase in floor price in the past 24 hours following news of his plans to return to Twitter. : https://t.co/P6W2uHx0Sr pic.twitter.com/IJogZR6yR4 — CoinGecko (@coingecko...
Watch a Preview of Calvin Harris’ First-Ever “Immersive” Virtual Concert
Chart-topping DJ and dance music producer Calvin Harris is set to debut his first-ever virtual concert via TikTok LIVE. According to a press release, fans of Harris can catch him DJing as a virtual avatar during the “immersive” gig, which will feature audio-reactive visuals in a nature-inspired virtual world. They’ll also be able to tune into the “Calvin Harris Experience” in VR via PICO. The groundbreaking concert, which can also be streamed on Wave, marks Harris’ first foray into the intersection of music and the metaverse. “It’s an honor to host Calvin Harris’’ first-ever virtual concert, which will push the boundaries of what is possible for artists going LIVE on TikTok and PICO,” said Paul Hourican, Global Head of Mu...
Calvin Harris Announces First-Ever Virtual Concert
Chart-topping DJ and dance music producer Calvin Harris is set to debut his first-ever virtual concert via TikTok LIVE. According to a press release, fans of Harris can catch him DJing as a virtual avatar during the “immersive” gig, which will feature audio-reactive visuals in a nature-inspired virtual world. They’ll also be able to tune into the “Calvin Harris Experience” in VR via PICO. The groundbreaking concert, which can also be streamed on Wave, is Harris’ first foray into the intersection of music and the metaverse. “It’s an honor to host Calvin Harris’’ first-ever virtual concert, which will push the boundaries of what is possible for artists going LIVE on TikTok and PICO,” said Paul Hourican, Global Head of Music...
Metaverse to possibly create $5T in value by 2030: McKinsey report
While the 2022 bear market grazed off the excitement around the budding crypto sub-ecosystems such as nonfungible tokens (NFTs), the Metaverse remains well-positioned for long-term disruption. Considering the myriad consumer and business-centric use cases the metaverse could cater to, a McKinsey & Company report highlights the technology’s potential to generate up to $5 trillion in value by 2030. For the Metaverse to reach its full potential, the report highlighted the need for four technology enablers — devices (AR/VR, sensors, haptics, and peripherals), interoperability and open standards, facilitating platforms and development tools. However, the success of Metaverse is weighed by a greater focus on maximizing the human experience aimed at delivering positive experiences for consume...
Metaverse experience to sway real-world travel choices in 2023: Survey
As borders open up following prolonged COVID-induced travel restrictions, the Metaverse, one of the latest sub-crypto ecosystems, is set to help travelers decide on the destinations they want to experience in person, reveals a new survey conducted by Booking.com personally. Popular online travel agency Booking.com surveyed 24,179 respondents across 32 countries, which revealed travelers’ strong interest in virtually exploring destinations as they decide on their itinerary. Out of the lot, people most likely to try out travel experiences in the metaverse were Gen Z (45%) and Millennials (43%). Nearly half, or 43% of the respondents, confirmed their will to use virtual reality to inspire their choices. Among this group, around 4574 participants believe in traveling to new places only after e...
DJ Diesel Announces VR-Powered “The Shaq’tacular Spectacular” NYE Celebration
Experience the chaos that is a DJ Diesel set from the comfort of your own home, using the power of virtual reality. In a partnership with Meta, the literal biggest DJ in the world, Shaquille O’Neal, has announced a high-profile New Year’s Eve celebration, “The Shaq’tacular Spectacular.” True to his larger-than-life presence, the event will feature a basketball court stage surrounded by a roller rink with professional skaters and athletes, like his partner-in-crime, Rob Gronkowski. DJ Diesel performing at “Shaq’s Fun House” in Miami in 2022. Alive Coverage Diesel also promises a marching band, cheerleaders and other surprises at the one-hour virtual event. As for the musical talent, Diesel himself will of course take the stage and he’...
More than 90% of consumers are curious about the Metaverse: Capgemini
Despite turbulent market conditions over the last year, the metaverse and its potential utility remain steady in the minds of consumers. According to data from a new survey by Capgemini, a business and technology strategy advisor, over three-quarters of consumers expect their interactions with brands and individuals to be impacted by the metaverse. This also goes for organizations, as 7 out of 10 believe that the metaverse and immersive experiences will be a market differentiator in terms of customer experience. The report surveyed 8,000 consumers, along with 1,000 organizations in 12 countries across different sectors to understand metaverse competency, interest and impact. Included in the mix was a group of 380 consumers who self-identified as “metaverse-experienced,” of which thre...
‘Metaverse’ a top 3 contender for Oxford’s Word of the Year
The word “Metaverse” is one of three in the running to be crowned the Oxford “Word of the Year” (WOTY) in a competition run by the Oxford University Press (OUP), the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary. OUP officially announced the launch of the competition and its three finalist words for 2022 on Nov. 22 with this year marking the first time the public can participate in voting for the WOTY. “Metaverse” will compete against the terms “#IStandWith” and “Goblin Mode”. 1️⃣ metaverse Usage increased as we discussed #hybrid working, debated the ethics, and wondered about the feasibility of an entirely online future. pic.twitter.com/Lk0pLfc1mW — Oxford University Press (@OxUniPress) November 22, 2022 In OUP’s video pitch for the Metaverse, it described it as “a hypoth...
It’s Not All Good Baby Baby: Fans Are Not About Meta’s Virtual Concert Featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: META / The Notorious B.I.G. Sky’s The Limit The Notorious B.I.G. just told Coachella’s hologram Tupac to hold his beer. The late Brooklyn Hip-Hop star will live in the virtual world and perform for fans thanks to Meta Horizon Worlds. While Mark Zuckerberg is currently axing employees left and right, his company Meta is still trying to make its virtual space a thing and hopes the East Coast Hip-Hop legend can help. The Notorious B.I.G. will perform at a hyperrealistic concert in the metaverse as of the Meta Horizon Worlds virtual event series. Fans can expect to see Sean Diddy Combs, aka Love, dancing during the virtual performance that will also have a narrative experience of the “Juicy” crafter told by American music journalist Touré. Meta’s Horizo...
Nike Launches .SWOOSH, A New Digital Community and Experience
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NIKE / NIke Nike is launching .SWOOSH, a web3-enabled platform that champions athletes and serves the future of sport by creating a new, inclusive digital community and experience and a home for Nike virtual creations. Source: NIKE / NIke As spotted on Nice Kicks the new digital community and experience is a home for Nike virtual creations and uses blockchain-powered technology — or what many call “web3” — to offer an inclusive, equitable place for athletes, creators, collectors and consumers to design and own the future of sport. To ensure it is a safe, trusted space, .SWOOSH has its own domain: welcome.swoosh.nike. There, Nike Members will be able to learn about and collect virtual creations, which are typically interactive digital objects, such as...
