Newsverso highlights: use of virtual reality in dentistry, giants investing and divesting in the metaverse

Dentistry can generate more than 3 million dollars in virtual and augmented reality, research shows

According to a recent market analysis from Cognitive Market Research, the field of dentistry may be one of the biggest stakeholders in virtual and augmented reality technology. According to the research, the projected value for the global market involving the sector is more than three and a half million dollars by 2030.

Xiaomi presents its bet for the augmented reality market

The Chinese company Xiaomi revealed on Monday (27), during the Mobile World Congress (MWC), an important global technological event, its plans for the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition. The augmented reality gadget prometo be one of the most stylish and lightest on the market.

Nokia reveals rebranding and plans for industrial metaverse

During the Mobile World Congress 2023, an important technology event in Barcelona, ​​Nokia presented its rebranding and new ambitions for the company's new moment. With a new logo and linked concepts, the Finnish giant has one of its biggest ambitions in the metaverse.

Central Bank wants to launch project-pilotthat of Real Digital already in March

During a management and business event in Brasília, the president of the Central Bank of Brazil, Roberto Campos Neto, said that the project-pilotthe Real Digital one should be released by the end of this month. Scheduled for 2024, the currency should be an option for tokenized banks with a wholesale focus. In addition to digital currency, Campos Neto also spoke about metaverse and new economies at the event, which took place last Monday (27).

In the US, senators ask Meta to suspend the plan to launch the metaverse for teenagers

In the United States, senators are calling on Meta to halt the plan to launch the open metaverse for teenagers. In a letter sent by Democratic senators to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, lawmakers said they are concerned about the security and privacy of young people. The information was published by The Wall Street Journal this Thursday (2).

TikTok owner may fire metaverse division employees, says Chinese newspaper

After Tencent admitted problems with the metaverse and announced the dismissal of employees dedicated to virtual reality, Bytedance, owner of TikTok, will also fire employees from the division that develops a headset for the metaverse. According to the newspaper 'South China Morning Post', some company groups may lose 30% of their employees with these layoffs. Even higher-level positions can suffer the consequences.