AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show
Elvis Evolution will use AI and holographic projection, augmented reality and live theatre to recreate events in Presley's life and music.
Fri Jan 05 2024
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 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
Conjoined twins separated with help of virtual reality in Brazil
It took a series of nine operations culminating in a marathon 23-hour surgery to separate them.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Facebook-owner Meta to open first physical store in metaverse bet
Meta's first physical store is set to open, where shoppers can try out and buy virtual reality headsets and other gadgets.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Sony teases details of next-gen VR headset
Players will feel a heightened range of sensations unlike any other.
Wed Jan 05 2022
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
Augmented reality: An early taste of the metaverse?
While Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges these kinds of experiences could be many years away, some enthusiasts argue that a more modest version of the metaverse is already here.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Facebook relaunches itself as 'Meta' in a clear bid to dominate the metaverse
Zuckerberg said he hoped the metaverse will be a new ecosystem that will create millions of jobs for content creators.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Pandemic fuels travel boom - in virtual reality
Strict lockdowns and travel limitations during the pandemic have sparked fresh interest in immersive virtual travel experiences.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Malaysia: Leveraging on digitalisation trends
Lets take a look at some of the digital lessons from 2020 as well as look ahead to 2021.
Mon Jan 04 2021
5G networks: Are there health risks?
Worries about the effect the technology has on humans and the environment have persisted as it has been deployed in various countries.
Wed Sep 30 2020
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
Obesity studies employ virtual reality
About 1 percent of African Americans, West Africans and others of African ancestry carry a variant of the semaphorin-4D (SEMA4D) gene, which increases their obesity risk.
Wed Aug 16 2017
How doctors used virtual reality to save the lives of conjoined twin sisters
The latest evidence of this revolutionary shift in health care is the successful separation of two conjoined newborn sisters in Minnesota.
Sat Jul 22 2017
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
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