Was Christmas 2021 a turning point for the metaverse?
This year, it appears that the metaverse was a major Christmas winner in tandem with virtual reality headsets.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Remote work goes 'luxury', but many may be left out
Big Tech is rolling out premium tools as the work-from-home era looks set to last well beyond the pandemic.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Facebook to sell portable headset for virtual reality
Zuckerberg said the "Oculus Go" device would cost $199 and ship early next year, too late for this year's holiday shopping season but likely ahead of rivals.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Facebook's virtual reality unit Oculus shutters film studio
Oculus, which makes virtual reality headsets Rift and Gear VR, will allocate $50 million to directly fund creators of non-gaming VR content, Jason Rubin.
Fri May 05 2017
Woman falls to her death off escalator at World Trade Centre
29-year-old Jenny Santos was reportedly on her way home with her twin sister when she fell about 30 feet off an escalator onto the marble floor below.
Sun Feb 12 2017
Facebook's Zuckerberg questioned at trial over virtual-reality technology
Facebook Inc chief executive Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand in Dallas federal court on Tuesday and denied an allegation by a rival company.
Tue Jan 17 2017
Virtual reality could treat neck pain: study
Tricking the eye into thinking the neck is turned less than it really is by means of virtual reality could diminish chronic neck pain, according to researchers in Australia.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Facebook beats forecasts with strong profit gains
Zuckerberg described 2014 as a year of heavy investments, with "big bets" placed on mobile communication and next-generation computing with multibillion-dollar buys.
Thu Jan 29 2015
Facebook takes $2 billion dive into virtual reality
Facebook announces a $2-billion deal to buy a startup behind virtual reality headgear that promises to let people truly dive into their friends' lives.
Wed Mar 26 2014
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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