Eyes on Apple to join quest for the metaverse
All eyes are on whether Apple will commit to releasing long-rumored VR or AR "goggles" at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
Sat Apr 08 2023
Are they for real? South Korean girl band offers glimpse into metaverse
MAVE live in the metaverse, their songs, dances, interviews and even their hairstyles created by web designers and artificial intelligence.
Wed Mar 15 2023
The metaverse is still struggling to convince, even among developers
Technical limitations also hinder the metaverse's move into the mainstream.
Sat Jan 28 2023
Tuvalu turns to the metaverse as rising seas threaten existence
Tuvalu plans to build a digital version of itself, replicating islands and landmarks and preserving its history and culture.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Meta cuts 11,000 jobs as it sinks more money into the metaverse
The mass layoffs, among the biggest this year and the first in Meta's 18-year history, follow thousands of job cuts at other tech companies.
Thu Nov 10 2022
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia must pivot towards quantum computing before its too late
Quantum computing would be central to our quest to achieve digital sovereignty.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Meta working to speed up metaverse, but success far from certain
A year after rebranding itself from Facebook into Meta, the social network is striving to make the metaverse a routine part of daily life.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Meta unveils new virtual reality headset Quest Pro
The headset features a number of new features that are meant to improve users' perception of truly being in the presence of other people.
Thu Oct 13 2022
More people than you might think are setting foot in the metaverse
These new virtual worlds have not yet become commonplace, but they are already attracting millions of curious people around the world.
Mon Oct 10 2022
Would you spend 4 hours a day in the metaverse?
If some of the tech giants get their way, we will soon be shopping, getting our entertainment fix and even working in the metaverse.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Top model Bella Hadid joins metaverse with NFT collection
Bella Hadid said she had created the NFTs to "encourage travel, community, growth, fantasy and human interactions".
Fri Jul 29 2022
Call for local artists to utilise metaverse technology
Dr Mahathir said the technological changes promised better things for society as it would give them more prospects to boost their careers.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Metaverse years from being global phenomenon, says pioneer
Big brands are rushing to the metaverse but the path to profit is still unclear and mass adoption may be years away, Sebastien Borget said.
Tue Jul 05 2022
A highly elaborate digital twin of Singapore is headed to the metaverse
Singapore has been entirely modeled in 3D thanks to a local startup, which now aims to bring it into the metaverse.
Tue Jun 07 2022
A highly elaborate digital twin of Singapore is headed to the metaverse
The entire state of Singapore has been modeled in 3D, which reportedly makes it the world's largest digital twin.
Mon Jun 06 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024