Interpol wants agents inside the metaverse
The metaverse has provoked discussions that go beyond the technology barrier and reach the social sphere. Now, in addition to concerns about the usability of virtual reality features, law and security have also become important topics. To the BBC, the secretary general of Interpol, Jurgen Stock, said that the agency is keeping an eye on this new moment on the internet.
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Samsung enters the fight for the virtual reality market
A Samsung revealed that it is working on its own metaverse and developing a virtual reality device. The Korean company's head of mobile experiences business also announced that the company's VR headset will be built in partnership with Google and Qualcomm.
Meta wants to insert teenagers into its metaverse
According to the North American newspaper The Wall Street Journal, Meta plans to open Horizon Worlds to teenagers starting in March. According to this Tuesday's publication (7), the newspaper had access to a document entitled “Horizon 2023 Objectives and Strategies”, which contained information about the Goal's objectives for its metaverse.
Netflix announces Round 6 virtual reality experience
Netflix, in partnership with the company that operates virtual reality experiences – Sandbox VR – will launch the Round 6 series on web 3. Scheduled to arrive at the end of 2023, the experience prometake players to the locations where the famous South Korean series takes place. The plot challenges will be available in an intriguing environment.
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Planet Theta: discover the first virtual reality dating app
Have you ever thought about having a relationship with someone through the metaverse? An American virtual reality studio has developed what they call the world's first dating metaverse. Entitled 'Planet Theta', the proposal for this virtual world is to bring something similar to Tinder, but in immersive virtual reality. The platform will be released for access on the Steam and Meta app stores for free, and the launch is scheduled for February 14th.
After four months, Microsoft shuts down industrial metaverse development core
Just four months after assembling a team focused on developing tools for the industrial metaverse, Microsoft lays off all employees in the division for virtual reality in the industry. According to the North American specialized newspaper The Information, around 100 people were dismissed from the company.
