Metaverse has allowed dreams and fantasies to become reality in the virtual world. Now, scientists have developed a technology which allows a person to "kiss" someone with feeling sensation in&nbsp;the mouth, lips and tongue.

The new technology has been made possible through ultrasonic transducers to the virtual reality(VR) headsets. The secretive new technology reportedly stimulates touch by applying vibrations and force while modifying the VR headset.

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The tech also allows a person in the metaverse to drink from a virtual water fountain, sip tea or coffee and even&nbsp;smoke a cigarette.

It allows a user to generate vibrations around the mouth as the new immersive technology allows&nbsp;near real-world scenario.

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The new headset has been developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania. It&nbsp;uses a "haptic target" with all components integrated into the headset.

The research said the haptic system work best across the lips, teeth and tongue. The study said user experience showed the "system enhances realism and immersion in virtual reality."&nbsp;

It further added that "participants uniformly preferred using our system to having no haptic feedback&nbsp;at all, signalling that mouth haptics could be an engaging addition to consumer VR systems."

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Metaverse has allowed dreams and fantasies to become reality in the virtual world. Now, scientists have developed a technology which allows a person to "kiss" someone with feeling sensation in the mouth, lips and tongue.

Metaverse has allowed dreams and fantasies to become reality in the virtual world. Now, scientists have developed a technology which allows a person to "kiss" someone with feeling sensation in the mouth, lips and tongue. The new technology has been made possible through ultrasonic transducers to the virtual reality(VR) headsets. The secretive new technology reportedly stimulates touch by applying vibrations and force while modifying the VR headset. Also Read: Children can easily get access to Metaverse strip clubs, investigation reveals The tech also allows a person in the metaverse to drink from a virtual water fountain, sip tea or coffee and even smoke a cigarette. It allows a user to generate vibrations around the mouth as the new immersive technology allows near real-world scenario. Watch: Planning to buy land in Metaverse? Follow these simple steps The new headset has been developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania. It uses a "haptic target" with all components integrated into the headset. The research said the haptic system work best across the lips, teeth and tongue. The study said user experience showed the "system enhances realism and immersion in virtual reality." It further added that "participants uniformly preferred using our system to having no haptic feedback at all, signalling that mouth haptics could be an engaging addition to consumer VR systems." Watch WION Live Here

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Facebook said today it will be shutting its facial recognition system amid uncertainty over a "clear set of rules governing its use".

The company said the move will delete "facial recognition templates" of over 1 billion people. The process is likely to be completed by December.

The social media giant informed that over a third of Facebook's users had opted for the facial recognition setting on its platform. The company has been under fire in recent years over privacy concerns and data leaks.

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"There are many concerns about the place of facial recognition technology in society, and regulators are still in the process of providing a clear set of rules governing its use,"&nbsp;parent company Meta said, adding, "amid this ongoing uncertainty, we believe that limiting the use of facial recognition to a narrow set of use cases is appropriate," it added.

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Facebook's vice president Nick Clegg had said on Monday that the company had made changes to its policies since 2014 while acknowledging that&nbsp;"legitimate questions" have been raised over its work in "fragile" countries.&nbsp;

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Frances Haugen, 37, the former Facebook engineer had earlier leaked data as she&nbsp;accused&nbsp;the company of fuelling hate.

"It pushes you to the extremes and it fans hate," Haugen told British lawmakers. "Anger and hate is the easiest way to grow on Facebook... bad actors have an incentive to play the algorithm, and they figure out all the ways to optimise Facebook," the Facebook whistleblower said.

Haugen also accused the company of putting profits before safety.

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"I think it is unlikely the company will change if [Mark Zuckerberg] remains the CEO," she said as she asked the Facebook founder to step down during a&nbsp;web summit.

Facebook had rebranded itself last week naming the company Meta as it sought to focus on "metaverse".

(With inputs from Agencies)

Facebook said today it will be shutting its facial recognition system amid uncertainty over a "clear set of rules governing its use". The company said the move will delete "facial recognition templates" of over 1 billion people.

Facebook said today it will be shutting its facial recognition system amid uncertainty over a "clear set of rules governing its use". The company said the move will delete "facial recognition templates" of over 1 billion people. The process is likely to be completed by December. The social media giant informed that over a third of Facebook's users had opted for the facial recognition setting on its platform. The company has been under fire in recent years over privacy concerns and data leaks. Also Read | Facebook is failing to safeguard users from COVID-19 disinformation: Research "There are many concerns about the place of facial recognition technology in society, and regulators are still in the process of providing a clear set of rules governing its use," parent company Meta said, adding, "amid this ongoing uncertainty, we believe that limiting the use of facial recognition to a narrow set of use cases is appropriate," it added. Watch: Whistleblower Frances Haugen denounces Facebook's Meta rebranding Facebook's vice president Nick Clegg had said on Monday that the company had made changes to its policies since 2014 while acknowledging that "legitimate questions" have been raised over its work in "fragile" countries. Also Read: Facebook asks staff to preserve records dating back to 2016 amid inquiries Frances Haugen, 37, the former Facebook engineer had earlier leaked data as she accused the company of fuelling hate. "It pushes you to the extremes and it fans hate," Haugen told British lawmakers. "Anger and hate is the easiest way to grow on Facebook... bad actors have an incentive to play the algorithm, and they figure out all the ways to optimise Facebook," the Facebook whistleblower said. Haugen also accused the company of putting profits before safety. Also Read: Inside the big Facebook leak "I think it is unlikely the company will change if [Mark Zuckerberg] remains the CEO," she said as she asked the Facebook founder to step down during a web summit. Facebook had rebranded itself last week naming the company Meta as it sought to focus on "metaverse". (With inputs from Agencies)

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