The amount and pace of technological change is rapidly reshaping the world we live in, and the tomorrow we inherit. Just like many other emerging technologies, the ‘metaverse’ as a concept is still being defined and re-defined. That said, it is undisputedly clear that the metaverse will be a major digital disruptor, and it is …
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2022) is fast approaching. It is taking place from June 6 to 10, 2022. There have been strong rumours around Apple’s new AR/VR headset with ‘RealityOS‘ making its debut. Though these rumours have come before, it is likely that we may see some action at the WWDC 2022. This article …
At the MWC 2022, HTC VIVE unveiled many new innovations, including updates on its 5G advances, in-car VR-based entertainment, location-based entertainment, as well as the latest updates to the HTC’s vision of the metaverse, the Viverse. HTC’s vision of the metaverse – the Viverse HTC defines the Viverse as an open metaverse platform that offers …
Over the past many months, metaverse has captured the zeitgeist. It is increasingly finding mentions from top CxOs as well as on investor calls. Wherever one looks, it is tough to escape a conversation that involves the metaverse. There is some hype, and a whole lot of speculation around what Metaverse entails. At its most …
Social media giant Facebook is planning to rebrand the company with a new name that focuses on the metaverse — a term that many of us have little idea about. According to industry experts, building the brand’s resonance will involve creating more awareness around Facebook, with an intent to forge a positive association with target …
As a truly vibrant mobile-first nation, Indians, across demographics, who have never used a desktop or a laptop, have been able to leapfrog to the digital world through smartphones and overcome their geographic and socio-economic barriers. Today’s smartphones are the conduit for consumers to enjoy an array of connected experiences. The timeline to the launch …
In 2016, Mukesh D. Ambani, RIL Chairman & Managing Director, addressed the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). This AGM was a historic one, where he launched Jio, in a move transiting the company from oil to data. This announcement was preceded by years of focus on building the requisite infrastructure, and …
Google recently acquired North, a Canadian company founded in 2012, that makes smart glasses. The IP and talent pool at North will help in building-up Google’s AR hardware. While the value of the deal has not been disclosed, there have been speculations that Google paid around $180Mn. As an early mover in the field of …
Having been around for nearly five years now, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are yet to find adoption among the masses. You only find them tucked away in a corner at the neighbourhood mall where kids wearing head-mounted devices (HMDs) experience virtual games. Even those who bought VR headsets — either as an independent unit or bundled with …
To make India a $5 trillion economy by 2024-2025 as the fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 knocks at the door, the country urgently requires a renewed focus on skilling the youth in advanced technologies as robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, data analytics and quantum computing. The onus to create …