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A pioneer in virtual reality has left Facebook because of internal dissatisfaction
An influential video game designer who oversaw Facebook's entry into virtual reality has resigned from Facebook's parent company due to dissatisfaction with the direction the technology is being taken.
With a letter of resignation dated this past Friday, John Carmack severed con...
Impact Of 3D Printing On UAE Residents
According to a poll, UAE people believe 3D printing technology will become prevalent in the country and will have the most positive influence on society. YouGov conducted an online poll of over 1,000 UAE people, asking them for their thoughts on 16 upcoming technologies. According to YouGov, amon...
Tourism is relying on the digital domain
The Covid epidemic has accelerated the disruption of the tourist and digital landscapes, which was accelerated last year when social media behemoth Meta (previously Facebook) announced a rebranding towards the metaverse.
The global hoopla around the metaverse was enormous, but it is sti...
Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market was valued at US$ 3892.34 Mn in 2020
The global virtualized evolved packet core (vEPC) market is driven by a growth in demand for setting up private networks that can handle both data and voice functionalities. The handling of such networks can be greatly simplified by using a virtualized evolved packet core (vEPC) solution. Compani...
Global Virtual Rehabilitation Market to Witness 18.5% Growth during 2021 - 2029
The global virtual rehabilitation market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.5% during the forecast period (2021 – 2029). The global virtual rehabilitation market is driven by the changing nature of the healthcare industry with the increasing adoption of new technology such as virtual real...
Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia Rushing Towards Virtual Banks
Thailand is planning to establish virtual banks along with its peers Singapore and Malaysia to promote financial technology in an attempt to spur competition and increase access to banking services.
The Bank of Thailand has decided to issue guidelines for banks that are digital by June....
Disney and others are also keen on going Metaverse
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A patent for a “virtual-world simulator “ in a real-world venue has been recently approved.
To date, Disney has given the impression that they weren’t looking to use simulators and virtual technology anytime soon, but now we might see the Metaver...
Global Virtual Office Market 2021: Growth Analysis, Projection & Forecast to 2029
The growing consumer preference towards work flexibility and remote working is boosting the growth of global virtual office market. Small and medium enterprises along with startups have remained dominant users of virtual office services. However, increasing investments by large enterprises toward...
Microsoft announces Mesh for Microsoft Teams with 3D avatars
Microsoft Teams is now going to receive 3D virtual avatars and environments on the platform. This will be a part of the tech giants move to enter into the metaverse. Mesh for Microsoft Teams is allowing people present at different locations to share their holographic experiences and collaborate u...
Australia to make permanent company laws, allowing meetings to be held virtually
Australia has made permanent rules to hold virtual shareholder meetings and electronically distribute documents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Australia to hold shareholder meetings virtual permanently
- These temporary measures were...
Facebook announces 10,000 jobs in EU, to build a Metaverse
Facebook has announced its plan to hire 10,000 people in the European Union, in order to build the metaverse. This will be a virtual reality version of the Internet.
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• Facebook is plan...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Indian Space Association, virtually
The Indian Space Association was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi alled this as the voice of the country's space sector, at the launch event.
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• The ISpA will be the voice of count...
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to meet virtually for bilateral talks by end of the year
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- President Biden and Xi Jinping to hold a virtual bilateral meeting
- Tensions have been rising between US and China
A senior US official said, President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are planning to meet virtual...
Ukraine attempts to make cryptocurrency market transparent, passes bill to legalize cryptocurrency
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- Ukraine passes bill to legalize cryptocurrency
- The virtual assets in the country are estimated to be around $37,000
On September 8, the parliament in Ukraine legalized cryptocurrency. The parliament passed a law legalizing...
Microsoft is holding a virtual even on September 22, might launch Surface Duo 2
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- A virtual event to be held on September 22
- Surface Duo 2 to come in with various software improvements
Microsoft is hosting a Surface hardware event on September 22. A new range of computing devices are expected to launch ...
NEW VR CENTER GAINING POPULARITY IN CHENNAI
HIGHLIGHTS
- The new VR center (VRC) is gaining popularity in Chennai.
- DICV opened this center few weeks ago.
- The increasing popularity of VRC is spells bright future for VR in India.
Amid lots of buzz, Daimler India Commerc...
ACER PLANS TO EXPAND MANUFACTURING AND RETAIL OPERATIONS IN INDIA
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- Acer is planning to expand manufacturing and retail operations in India.
- Taiwanese Electronics Company will develop most advanced personal computer products and lifestyle products.
A giant in the market of hardware and ele...
AUSTRALIA: VIRTUAL CARD TECHNOLOGY SECURES $1.7 MILLION IN SERIES A FUNDING
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- Australia’s first virtual card technology has announced a second instalment of 1.7 million Australian dollars in the series A funding
- The CEO of Divipay has been successfully enabled the finance teams for better controlling, managing...
VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY HELPS MEDICAL STUDENTS OF TO LEARN SAFELY IN UK
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- The virtual reality technology helps the medical students of United Kingdom to learn safely
- The technology lets them to learn how to explain plans for the diagnoses and treatment
The rural county of Somerset located in th...
CAPITAL GAINS FROM CRYPTOCURRENCIES WILL NOW BE TAXABLE IN S. KOREA
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- Capital gains from cryptocurrencies will now be taxable in S. Korea.
- The government plans to impose a 20 percent tax on capital gains of virtual assets from 2022.
- Stock and bonds investors will have to pay taxes on capita...