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Metaverse hype is dead, admits Meta’s Indian-origin executive Vishal Shah
He said that the metaverse was part of a "hype cycle" that attracted many investors, reports Fortune. Further, the report said that there are many exciting new developments in store for Meta's Metaverse.
Metaverse hype is dead, admits Meta’s Indian-origin executive Vishal Shah
“I think the metaverse hype is dead. I think we were in a hype cycle. Like any new thing, and those invested last year, because it wasn’t the hype. We didn’t invest for the hype, we have been investing in the space for years; the Oculus acquisition was 2014,” Vishan Shah was quoted as saying.
HP unveils new lineup of AI-powered laptops in India
The HP Envy x360 15 is available at the starting price of Rs 78,999 at HP online store and HP world stores, the company said in a statement. The new laptops come with a 15.6-inch OLED touch display which can be adjusted to the ideal position for working, writing, watching and playing.
Asus launches Windows 11 portable gaming console 'ROG Ally' in India
"This gaming device revolutionises the realm of portable gaming experiences, boasting an immersive Full HD 120Hz display, ergonomic design, and an array of versatile connectivity options. With ROG Ally, gamers of all calibers, be it competitive esports players or gaming enthusiasts, ROG Ally sets a new standard for gaming excellence," Arnold Su, Vice President, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, Asus India, said in a statement.
Tesla board 'probed' Musk's plan to build lavish glass house for himself
According to the Wall Street Journal, Tesla planned "Project 42" last year which called for a dramatic and unusual glass-walled building for Musk to come up near the automaker's headquarters in Texas. The secret project included renderings of a glass box with residential features, such as bedrooms, bathrooms and a kitchen, the report claimed, citing sources.
Meta introduces real-time avatar calls for Instagram, Messenger
This feature will be helpful when users don't want to show their real faces during video calls and want a third option between camera-off and camera-on, the company said in a blogpost on Tuesday. The company also mentioned that users can share animated avatar stickers in Instagram and Facebook Stories and Reels, Facebook comments, and 1:1 message threads on Messenger and Instagram.
Google sued for allegedly stealing data from users to train its AI models
The lawsuit said Google also violated copyright laws in order to train and develop its AI products, reports CNN. The class-action suit was filed on Tuesday against Google, its parent company Alphabet, and AI subsidiary DeepMind in a federal court in California and was brought by Clarkson Law Firm.
Wipro to invest $1 bn in AI over next 3 years, launches Wipro ai360
"Especially with the emergence of generative AI, we expect a fundamental shift up ahead, for all industries. New business models, new ways of working, and new challenges, too. This is exactly why Wipro's ai360 ecosystem places responsible AI operations at the heart of all our AI work," said Thierry Delaporte, CEO and MD, Wipro Limited.
Microsoft turns to UK after win in US over $68.7 bn Activision Blizzard acquisition
“The FTC has not shown it is likely to succeed on its assertion the combined firm will probably pull Call of Duty from Sony PlayStation, or that its ownership of Activision content will substantially lessen competition in the video game library subscription and cloud gaming markets,” the judge wrote in the ruling.
Nothing unveils Phone (2) with new Glyph Interface, super-fast chip in India
Phone (2) is available for re-order in white and dark gray finishes, with following variants to choose from: 8GB/128GB in dark gray (Rs 44,999), 12GB/256GB (Rs 49,999) and 12GB/512GB (Rs 54,999) in both colours. Phone (2) pre-order pass buyers in India are now able to choose their preferred variant and place their order till July 20.
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