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Star Wars Highlights TV, New Movie With Ryan Gosling, Fortnite Collab: Will The Force Be With Disney Stock?
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 12:06pm | 967Every two years, Star Wars holds its Celebration multi-day event that provides a look at what's to come for the well-known franchise across television, movies, video games and more. Here's a look at the highlights from the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan held over the weekend. Television:...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Facebook Stock When Mark Zuckerberg Changed Name To Meta, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 8:48am | 671The recent Meta Connect 2024 event, which highlighted a mix of new products and technology advancements from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), may prove to be justification that the company's bets on the metaverse will soon pay off. What Happened: At the 2024 Meta Connect, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg...
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Meta Quest Browser To Stream Netflix In High Quality With Theater-Like Experience
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 1:02pm | 357Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) is enhancing the streaming experience on its Quest VR headsets. The Menlo Park, California-based company is adding web browser support for Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX), enabling high-quality streaming. This update allows users to watch Netflix through the Quest's...
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Meta Takes A Leaf Out Of Google's Playbook, Aims To Make Quest OS The Android Of Mixed Reality
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 4:18am | 691Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has opened up the Quest operating system that powers its mixed reality devices to third-party hardware manufacturers, taking a leaf out of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google playbook. What Happened: Meta will collaborate with other hardware...
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Microsoft, Meta Reveal Limited Edition Meta Quest VR Headset With Game Pass Bundle
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 4:04pm | 412Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) have announced a collaboration to produce a limited edition Meta Quest VR headset “inspired by Xbox.” Although specific details remain scarce, it appears to be a customized version of the Meta Quest 3, bundled with an...
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Meta Quest 2 Price Permanently Cut In Half, Concerns Linger About Long-Term Support
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 4:31pm | 370Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) has made a significant announcement regarding the price of the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset, reducing it to $199 permanently, half of its original price in 2020. This price cut also applies to accessories like the Elite Strap with Battery, The Verge...
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Meta's Last Call: Migrate Your Oculus Account Or Lose Everything
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 4:31pm | 267With the deadline of March 29 approaching, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is finalizing the transition from Oculus to Meta accounts, emphasizing the necessity for users to migrate their existing Oculus accounts. Failure to do so will result in the loss of access to all associated content,...
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Meta's Doja Cat Concert: Could 'Perfect Way For Fans' To Feel Like They're In The Front Row Boost VR Headset Sales?
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 7:05pm | 701Well-known musician Doja Cat is being tasked with helping demonstrate the real-life capabilities of the Quest virtual reality headsets from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), which includes the recently unveiled Meta Quest 3. What Happened: In recent years, the worlds of music, virtual reality and the...
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Stress-Busting VR: New App Helps You Experience Tranquility Like Never Before
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 4:05pm | 593Whether you are battling stress and anxiety or have a great self-care routine, you probably know the struggle of being stressed and unable to relax and calm your mind. In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace can be rewarding. But, why do they seem so rare? Enter multi-sensory...
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AEI Fitness Developer Hits Meta With Lawsuit For Killing His VR Yoga App Before Launch
Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 8:16am | 723In the latest twist in the virtual reality landscape, fitness app developer Andre Elijah has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), alleging that his AEI Fitness app project was abruptly canceled just days before its scheduled launch. What Happened...
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Roblox's Console Evolution: PlayStation Debut, Realistic Avatars: What's Next for Gamers?
Monday, September 11, 2023 - 7:09pm | 683Roblox, the online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX), is set to launch on Sony Group Corp's (NYSE: SONY) PlayStation consoles in October, expanding its reach to more players. Roblox made the announcement at this year's 2023 Roblox Developers...
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Goodbye Physical Keyboards? Zuckerberg Shows Off Meta Quest Turning Any Flat Surface Into A Keyboard
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 8:30am | 474Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is working on a new technology that can turn any flat surface into a virtual keyboard, and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is already an expert at it. What Happened: Zuckerberg showed off a new technology that uses the Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset to turn flat...
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Xbox Stays Clear Of VR: Is the Market Too Small To Gamble On?
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 5:23pm | 498Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, expressed skepticism about the current viability of the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) market. While many tech companies are eager to establish their own VR headsets, Xbox has shown no interest in venturing into this space. See Also: Will...
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Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2023: What To Expect From The Exciting VR Event
Monday, May 1, 2023 - 5:25pm | 407Meta Quest, the line of virtual reality headsets developed by Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), revealed the schedule for the third edition of its annual Gaming Showcase event, scheduled for 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on June 1, 2023. Meta Quest's official account made the announcement via...
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VeeCon 2023 Announces Fourth Round Of Speakers: Jessica Alba, Ed Reed, Tim Tebow, Baron Davis, Clon And More
Friday, April 21, 2023 - 10:00am | 1287VeeCon is back for a second year and the list of speakers continues to grow ahead of the May 2023 event. Here’s a look at the additional speakers announced Friday by the VeeCon team. About the Event: VeeCon 2023 will be hosted in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana at multiple locations...