Facebook's parent company gives an early glimpse of its first physical store which is set to open on May 9 and will give people an opportunity to buy oculus virtual reality headset and further promote its idea of metaverse.

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>It allows a user to generate vibrations around the mouth as the new immersive technology allows&nbsp;near real-world scenario.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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."</p>

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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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Investments in real estate are considered sacred in some parts of the world. Not only to have a roof over your head, but real estate also plays an important part in long-term financial planning. Now, imagine owning a land that does not exist in the real world. Here comes the world of "metaverse”— the future, the virtual realities, the digital life.

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<p>Prabhas starrer ‘Radhe Shyam’ just dropped its trailer and also some exciting news for fans. The film will have its own unique version in the Metaverse, a global first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will also get promoted with the introduction of the Metaverse in addition to the traditional forms. It is reported that 'Radhe Shyam' is the first movie in the world to offer people the chance to create their own avatars in the Metaverse. With distinctive avatars, the users will be able to explore the world or 'Radhe Shyam'.</p>

<p>Starring Prabhas as Vikramaditya and Pooja Hegde as Prerana, 'Radhe Shyam' is directed by Radha Krishna Kumar. The film has top-notch VFX that can be experienced uniquely in the Metaverse.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gulshan Kumar and T-Series present 'Radhe Shyam', which is a production of UV Creations. The film is edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao and is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Vamsi, and Pramod.</p>

<p>The film will hit theatres on March 11.</p>

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Prabhas starrer ‘Radhe Shyam’ just dropped its trailer and also some exciting news for fans. The film will have its own unique version in the Metaverse, a global first.

Prabhas starrer ‘Radhe Shyam’ just dropped its trailer and also some exciting news for fans. The film will have its own unique version in the Metaverse, a global first. The film will also get promoted with the introduction of the Metaverse in addition to the traditional forms. It is reported that 'Radhe Shyam' is the first movie in the world to offer people the chance to create their own avatars in the Metaverse. With distinctive avatars, the users will be able to explore the world or 'Radhe Shyam'. Starring Prabhas as Vikramaditya and Pooja Hegde as Prerana, 'Radhe Shyam' is directed by Radha Krishna Kumar. The film has top-notch VFX that can be experienced uniquely in the Metaverse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prabhas (@actorprabhas) × Gulshan Kumar and T-Series present 'Radhe Shyam', which is a production of UV Creations. The film is edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao and is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Vamsi, and Pramod. The film will hit theatres on March 11. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prabhas (@actorprabhas) × From 'RRR' to 'The Batman': Big movies/shows to look out for in March 2022

A first in the world, Prabhas starrer 'Radhe Shyam' announces its own version in Metaverse

<p>An investigation by the BBC has revealed a shocking possibility that children may get access to strip clubs on Metaverse, touted to be 'future of internet' by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg. UK's National Society for the Prevention of Crtuelty to Children (NSPCC) has reacted sharply to this.</p>

<p>As per the BBC report, a researcher working with the media corporation, posed as a 13-year-old on a Metaverse app VRChat. The app had minimum age rating of 13 years. The researcher, using the avatar she had created, was able to visit virtual reality rooms where avatars used by other people were simulating sex. She was reportedly shown condoms, sex toys and was approached by adult men.</p>

<p>The VRChat app on the platform has virtual rooms where people can meet. Some such rooms are innocent enough, like restaurants. But there are also the ones which have strippers and pole dance.</p>

<p>As per the BBC, the researcher was told by a man that avatars can "get naked and do unspeakable things". Others talked about "erotic role-play".</p>

<p>"This is a product that is dangerous by design, because of oversight and neglect. We are seeing products rolled out without any suggestion that safety has been considered," said an official of the NSPCC told BBC.</p>


An investigation by the BBC has revealed a shocking possibility that children may get access to strip clubs on Metaverse, touted to be 'future of internet' by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

An investigation by the BBC has revealed a shocking possibility that children may get access to strip clubs on Metaverse, touted to be 'future of internet' by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg. UK's National Society for the Prevention of Crtuelty to Children (NSPCC) has reacted sharply to this. As per the BBC report, a researcher working with the media corporation, posed as a 13-year-old on a Metaverse app VRChat. The app had minimum age rating of 13 years. The researcher, using the avatar she had created, was able to visit virtual reality rooms where avatars used by other people were simulating sex. She was reportedly shown condoms, sex toys and was approached by adult men. The VRChat app on the platform has virtual rooms where people can meet. Some such rooms are innocent enough, like restaurants. But there are also the ones which have strippers and pole dance. As per the BBC, the researcher was told by a man that avatars can "get naked and do unspeakable things". Others talked about "erotic role-play". "This is a product that is dangerous by design, because of oversight and neglect. We are seeing products rolled out without any suggestion that safety has been considered," said an official of the NSPCC told BBC.

Children can easily get access to Metaverse strip clubs, investigation reveals

<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans on Sunday unveiled the team logo in the Metaverse.</p>

<p>The logo shows an apex echoing the spirit for what they are called the 'Titans'&nbsp;- to move upward and beyond with the aim to achieve higher goals.</p>

<p>It symbolizes the aspirations of the team to achieve the 'pinnacle'&nbsp;of success in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.</p>

<p>The logo was launched by the team's Head Coach - Ashish Nehra, Captain - Hardik Pandya, and batter - Shubman Gill, who had the first-ever interaction in The Titans Dugout in the Metaverse.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/break-from-bio-bubble-a-much-needed-one-for-under-fire-virat-kohli-454846">Break from bio-bubble a much-needed one for under-fire Virat Kohli</a></p>

<p>The much-anticipated team logo takes inspiration from the shape of a 'Kite'&nbsp;that soars up and high in the sky, reflecting the team's urge to scale new horizons of endless possibilities.</p>

<p>As kite-flying is an integral part of Gujarat's cultural heritage with festivities like the Uttarayan festival, the logo reflects the rich cultural heritage and legacy of the state, the basis on which the team's foundation is built upon.</p>

<p>The logo also features a 'bolt of lightning', symbolizing the sheer energy and the immense power to illuminate even the darkest of the skies in a split second, which in the context of the team, will stand for their determination to turn adversity into triumph.</p>

<p>Gujarat Titans has built a young and energetic squad.</p>

<p>The team logo echoes the very belief they inculcate - 'We stop at nothing', a mantra that is imbibed in the team's spirit to always move forward with courage and determination, starting with its debut in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-application-of-mind-former-selector-questions-gaikwad-sarfarazs-non-selection-in-indias-test-squad-454825">'No application of mind': Former selector questions Gaikwad, Sarfaraz's non-selection in India's Test squad</a></p>

<p>Gujarat Titans have built a strong team combination at the mega-auction, with marquee players such as Mohammed Shami, Jason Roy, and Lockie Ferguson.</p>

<p>The squad also includes the likes of Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha, who will be joining the team's draft picks - Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill.</p>


Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans on Sunday unveiled the team logo in the Metaverse. The logo shows an apex echoing the spirit for what they are called the 'Titans' - to move upward and beyond with the aim to achieve higher goals.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans on Sunday unveiled the team logo in the Metaverse. The logo shows an apex echoing the spirit for what they are called the 'Titans' - to move upward and beyond with the aim to achieve higher goals. It symbolizes the aspirations of the team to achieve the 'pinnacle' of success in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. The logo was launched by the team's Head Coach - Ashish Nehra, Captain - Hardik Pandya, and batter - Shubman Gill, who had the first-ever interaction in The Titans Dugout in the Metaverse. ALSO READ: Break from bio-bubble a much-needed one for under-fire Virat Kohli The much-anticipated team logo takes inspiration from the shape of a 'Kite' that soars up and high in the sky, reflecting the team's urge to scale new horizons of endless possibilities. As kite-flying is an integral part of Gujarat's cultural heritage with festivities like the Uttarayan festival, the logo reflects the rich cultural heritage and legacy of the state, the basis on which the team's foundation is built upon. The logo also features a 'bolt of lightning', symbolizing the sheer energy and the immense power to illuminate even the darkest of the skies in a split second, which in the context of the team, will stand for their determination to turn adversity into triumph. Gujarat Titans has built a young and energetic squad. The team logo echoes the very belief they inculcate - 'We stop at nothing', a mantra that is imbibed in the team's spirit to always move forward with courage and determination, starting with its debut in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. ALSO READ: 'No application of mind': Former selector questions Gaikwad, Sarfaraz's non-selection in India's Test squad Gujarat Titans have built a strong team combination at the mega-auction, with marquee players such as Mohammed Shami, Jason Roy, and Lockie Ferguson. The squad also includes the likes of Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha, who will be joining the team's draft picks - Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill.

IPL's latest entrant Gujarat Titans unveil their new team logo in Metaverse

<p>The metaverse hype keeps on getting bigger and bigger!<br />
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Indian production house Pooja Entertainment has bought their first land in the virtual world, and have named it ‘Poojaverse’.<br />
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Pooja Entertainment is the first Indian production house to have stepped into this exciting new virtual universe.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dhanush-breaks-dry-spell-on-instagram-with-a-sweet-post-check-pic-inside-453969" hreflang="en">Dhanush breaks dry spell on Instagram with a sweet post; check pic inside</a></p>

<p>The first film for ‘Poojaverse’ is Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff starrer 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. It will be the first Hindi film on Metaverse.</p>

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<p>Producer Deepshikha Deshmukh said that she's super stoked to release the biggest and most Ambitious project - 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' in the Metaverse.</p>

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Christmas, 2023 is going to be a dhamaka!💥<a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@akshaykumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vashubhagnani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vashubhagnani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aliabbaszafar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aliabbaszafar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/iTIGERSHROFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iTIGERSHROFF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jackkybhagnani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jackkybhagnani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/honeybhagnani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@honeybhagnani</a> <a href="https://t.co/5rdj7oiO11">pic.twitter.com/5rdj7oiO11</a></p>
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<p>“Metaverse is becoming the future of virtual hangouts and is going to be the new way of consuming content. I am super stoked to have our biggest and most Ambitious project - Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in the Metaverse. We intend to make ‘Poojaverse’ the absolute go-to space for quality entertainment and various aspects of filmmaking in the digital world."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-bhansali-reveals-alia-bhatt-ran-out-of-office-after-hearing-gangubai-kathiawadi-script-for-the-first-time-453963" hreflang="en">Bhansali reveals Alia Bhatt 'ran out of office' after hearing Gangubai Kathiawadi script for the first time</a></p>

<p>Talking about the virtual space, producer Jackky Bhagnani says, "We are really excited to announce our foray into our very own virtual space - ‘Poojaverse’ and our next big film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan - the first ever film from India to showcase its announcement on the Metaverse."<br />
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The film will also release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam on Christmas 2023.</p>


The metaverse hype keeps on getting bigger and bigger! Indian production house Pooja Entertainment has bought their first land in the virtual world, and have named it ‘Poojaverse’.

The metaverse hype keeps on getting bigger and bigger! Indian production house Pooja Entertainment has bought their first land in the virtual world, and have named it ‘Poojaverse’. Pooja Entertainment is the first Indian production house to have stepped into this exciting new virtual universe. Also read: Dhanush breaks dry spell on Instagram with a sweet post; check pic inside The first film for ‘Poojaverse’ is Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff starrer 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. It will be the first Hindi film on Metaverse. BadeMiyanChoteMiyan announcement video now in Metaverse #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan #PoojaVerse pic.twitter.com/0TYRcM7O1p — aazf (@AAZFILMZ) February 15, 2022 × Producer Deepshikha Deshmukh said that she's super stoked to release the biggest and most Ambitious project - 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' in the Metaverse. The response is overwhelming! We're loving each and every comment that's pouring in for our #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan!❤️🔥 Thank you so much everyone! Christmas, 2023 is going to be a dhamaka!💥@akshaykumar @vashubhagnani @aliabbaszafar @iTIGERSHROFF @jackkybhagnani @honeybhagnani pic.twitter.com/5rdj7oiO11 — Pooja Entertainment (@poojafilms) February 11, 2022 × “Metaverse is becoming the future of virtual hangouts and is going to be the new way of consuming content. I am super stoked to have our biggest and most Ambitious project - Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in the Metaverse. We intend to make ‘Poojaverse’ the absolute go-to space for quality entertainment and various aspects of filmmaking in the digital world." Also read: Bhansali reveals Alia Bhatt 'ran out of office' after hearing Gangubai Kathiawadi script for the first time Talking about the virtual space, producer Jackky Bhagnani says, "We are really excited to announce our foray into our very own virtual space - ‘Poojaverse’ and our next big film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan - the first ever film from India to showcase its announcement on the Metaverse." The film will also release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam on Christmas 2023.

Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' to be the first Indian film in Metaverse

<p>Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has revamped Meta's company values as it faces investment concerns.</p>

<p>Touting pivot and an&nbsp;all-hands approach, he has unveiled a company overhaul after its shares had the biggest single-day slide in market value.</p>

<p>The huge drop, erasing over $200 billion from Meta's market capitalisation and around $29 billion from Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg's net worth, spilled over to the broader technology sector and dragged the Nasdaq Composite Index lower.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deceitful-business-texas-sues-metas-facebook-over-facial-recognition-system-453354" hreflang="en">'Deceitful business': Texas sues Meta's Facebook over facial recognition system</a></strong></p>

<p>“‘Focus on long-term impact’ emphasizes long-term thinking and encourages us to extend the timeline for the impact we have, rather than optimizing for near-term wins,” Zuckerberg wrote in his post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We should take on the challenges that will be the most impactful, even if the full results won’t be seen for years.”</p>

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<p>Zuckerberg has an ironclad hold on Facebook Inc. He holds the majority of the company’s voting shares, controls its board of directors and has increasingly surrounded himself with executives who don’t appear to question his vision.</p>

<p>Meta reported a decline in daily active users from the previous quarter for the first time as competition with rivals like TikTok, the video sharing platform owned by China's ByteDance, heats up.</p>

<p>"As we build the next chapter of our company as Meta, we just updated the values that guide our work," Zuckerberg wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/meta-threatens-eu-to-pull-facebook-instagram-on-failure-to-scrap-privacy-pact-451544" hreflang="en">Meta threatens EU to pull Facebook, Instagram on failure to scrap privacy pact</a></strong></p>

<p>Meta's new credo also calls for being direct, but respectful to colleagues, collaborating as "Metamates."</p>

<p>"Meta, Metamates, Me is about being good stewards of our company and mission," Zuckerberg wrote.</p>

<p>"It's about taking care of our company and each other."</p>

<p>Facebook last reworked its professed values in 2007, according to the company's co-founder and chief.</p>

<p>Critics have derided Facebook's rebrand as an attempted distraction from an avalanche of damaging revelations from whistleblower Frances Haugen.</p>

<p>The "Facebook Papers" revealed&nbsp;numerous instances where researchers and rank-and-file workers uncovered deep-seated problems that the company then overlooked or ignored.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="18"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has revamped Meta's company values as it faces investment concerns. Touting pivot and an all-hands approach, he has unveiled a company overhaul after its shares had the biggest single-day slide in market value.

Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has revamped Meta's company values as it faces investment concerns. Touting pivot and an all-hands approach, he has unveiled a company overhaul after its shares had the biggest single-day slide in market value. The huge drop, erasing over $200 billion from Meta's market capitalisation and around $29 billion from Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg's net worth, spilled over to the broader technology sector and dragged the Nasdaq Composite Index lower. Also read | 'Deceitful business': Texas sues Meta's Facebook over facial recognition system “‘Focus on long-term impact’ emphasizes long-term thinking and encourages us to extend the timeline for the impact we have, rather than optimizing for near-term wins,” Zuckerberg wrote in his post. “We should take on the challenges that will be the most impactful, even if the full results won’t be seen for years.” Zuckerberg has an ironclad hold on Facebook Inc. He holds the majority of the company’s voting shares, controls its board of directors and has increasingly surrounded himself with executives who don’t appear to question his vision. Meta reported a decline in daily active users from the previous quarter for the first time as competition with rivals like TikTok, the video sharing platform owned by China's ByteDance, heats up. "As we build the next chapter of our company as Meta, we just updated the values that guide our work," Zuckerberg wrote. Also read | Meta threatens EU to pull Facebook, Instagram on failure to scrap privacy pact Meta's new credo also calls for being direct, but respectful to colleagues, collaborating as "Metamates." "Meta, Metamates, Me is about being good stewards of our company and mission," Zuckerberg wrote. "It's about taking care of our company and each other." Facebook last reworked its professed values in 2007, according to the company's co-founder and chief. Critics have derided Facebook's rebrand as an attempted distraction from an avalanche of damaging revelations from whistleblower Frances Haugen. The "Facebook Papers" revealed numerous instances where researchers and rank-and-file workers uncovered deep-seated problems that the company then overlooked or ignored. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Live in the future’: Mark Zuckerberg revamps company values as Meta faces investment concerns

In Pics: Inside India's first metaverse wedding

A 43-year-old from London was gang-raped on Facebook's metaverse platform - 60 minutes after logging on. Is it time for governments to step in and regulate virtual interactions? Will the metaverse become a dark underbelly of the real world? Palki Sharma has a report

Gravitas: Woman gang-raped in Facebook's metaverse

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">A lady has described a dreadful encounter in which her avatar was virtually sexually abused and gang-raped by other users in the Metaverse.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">Nina Jane Patel, a mother, chronicled the entire scenario in a Medium blog post, alleging that it all transpired within seconds of her entering the virtual world.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">"Within 60 seconds of joining, I was verbally and sexually harassed by 3-4 male avatars, with male voices, who essentially, but virtually, gang-raped my avatar and took photos," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">The 43-year-old went on to describe how she witnessed her avatar being sexually raped by a group of male avatars, who photographed her and gave her messages like "don't pretend you didn't love it."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Anyone who signed into Facebook's version of the'metaverse,' an online world in which users' avatars meet and communicate, as well as tour a rapidly increasing network of virtual destinations such as cities, country scenes, or cafes, could witness the torture firsthand.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">"A horrible experience that happened so fast and before I could even think about putting the safety barrier in place. I froze, " she added. "It was surreal. It was a nightmare.<br />
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<strong>Watch | Gravitas Plus: The Metaverse Explained</strong></p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">She told The Daily Mail that she promptly ripped off her headphones to end the encounter and has been experiencing anxiety ever since.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">Many people told Nina that she shouldn't choose a female avatar next time or that she shouldn't be influenced by the experience because it wasn't genuine.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">The London-based woman works for Kabuni Ventures, an immersive technology firm, as vice president of Metaverse Research.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">After an invite-only beta test a year ago, Meta released Horizon Worlds to everyone 18 and older in the United States and Canada on Dec. 9.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="14">Ms. Patel's experience elicited a response from Meta, who stated that technical obstacles may be put in place to prevent this from happening again.&nbsp;<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">"We're sorry to hear this happened. We want everyone in Horizon Venues to have a positive experience, and easily find the safety tools that can help in a situation like this--and help us investigate and take action, " a Meta spokesperson said.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="16">The woman works for Kabuni Ventures, an immersive technology company, as vice president of Metaverse Research.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17">After an invite-only beta test a year ago, Meta released Horizon Worlds to everyone 18 and older in the United States and Canada on December 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="18"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A lady has described a dreadful encounter in which her avatar was virtually sexually abused and gang-raped by other users in the Metaverse. Nina Jane Patel, a mother, chronicled the entire scenario in a Medium blog post, alleging that it all transpired within seconds of her entering the virtual world.

A lady has described a dreadful encounter in which her avatar was virtually sexually abused and gang-raped by other users in the Metaverse. Nina Jane Patel, a mother, chronicled the entire scenario in a Medium blog post, alleging that it all transpired within seconds of her entering the virtual world. "Within 60 seconds of joining, I was verbally and sexually harassed by 3-4 male avatars, with male voices, who essentially, but virtually, gang-raped my avatar and took photos," she said. The 43-year-old went on to describe how she witnessed her avatar being sexually raped by a group of male avatars, who photographed her and gave her messages like "don't pretend you didn't love it." Anyone who signed into Facebook's version of the'metaverse,' an online world in which users' avatars meet and communicate, as well as tour a rapidly increasing network of virtual destinations such as cities, country scenes, or cafes, could witness the torture firsthand. "A horrible experience that happened so fast and before I could even think about putting the safety barrier in place. I froze, " she added. "It was surreal. It was a nightmare. Watch | Gravitas Plus: The Metaverse Explained She told The Daily Mail that she promptly ripped off her headphones to end the encounter and has been experiencing anxiety ever since. Many people told Nina that she shouldn't choose a female avatar next time or that she shouldn't be influenced by the experience because it wasn't genuine. The London-based woman works for Kabuni Ventures, an immersive technology firm, as vice president of Metaverse Research. After an invite-only beta test a year ago, Meta released Horizon Worlds to everyone 18 and older in the United States and Canada on Dec. 9. Ms. Patel's experience elicited a response from Meta, who stated that technical obstacles may be put in place to prevent this from happening again. "We're sorry to hear this happened. We want everyone in Horizon Venues to have a positive experience, and easily find the safety tools that can help in a situation like this--and help us investigate and take action, " a Meta spokesperson said. The woman works for Kabuni Ventures, an immersive technology company, as vice president of Metaverse Research. After an invite-only beta test a year ago, Meta released Horizon Worlds to everyone 18 and older in the United States and Canada on December 9. (With inputs from agencies)

Assaulted in Metaverse: Woman alleges 'gang rape' 60 seconds after joining Meta's virtual world

<p>In what seems to be happening for the first time, an Indian couple belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu is all set to host wedding reception in Metaverse. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the first Sunday of February, Dinesh S P and Janaganandhini Ramaswamy will get married in Sivalingapuram village of Tamil Nadu. Their reception will be a special affair as it will be held digitally. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/eye-on-china-india-to-make-russia-made-s-400-missile-defence-system-operational-from-april-445322" hreflang="en">Eye on China, India to make Russia-made S-400 missile defence system operational from April</a></strong></p>

<p>After the wedding gets over, the couple along with family and friends will turn to their laptops to enter a virtual venue for a Hogwarts-themed reception, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“On using their unique credentials and logging in via any browser, attendees will have to choose a generic male or female avatar and enter their name for identification. Then on, it's like any other video game - navigate with keyboard and look around with the mouse or touchscreen controls. You can even virtually shake hands and interact with fellow avatars, after getting their consent,” explained Vignesh Selvaraj, Founder and CEO, Quatics tech, the Indian firm that’s designing the entire Meta experience.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I feel so proud and blessed that I have seen and taken advantage of many great opportunities in this world before millions of people have seen them, Beginning of something big! India’s first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/metaverse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#metaverse</a> marriage in Polygon blockchain collaborated with TardiVerse Metaverse startup. <a href="https://t.co/jTivLSwjV4">pic.twitter.com/jTivLSwjV4</a></p>
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<p>"I came up with the idea of having a Metaverse wedding reception, and my fiancee also liked the idea. I have been into crypto and blockchain technology, and have been mining ethereum, a form of cryptocurrency, for the last one year. Since blockchain is the basic technology of Metaverse, when my wedding was fixed, I thought of having a reception in Metaverse," Dinesh, who is a project associate with IIT Madras, said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-made-in-india-pill-dolo-650-became-indias-favourite-snack-in-covid-waves-445350" hreflang="en">How made-in-India pill Dolo 650 became India’s ‘favourite snack’ in Covid waves</a></strong></p>

<p>Dinesh also shared a short video on Twitter to show what his upcoming wedding reception may look like. It is also being touted as 'India's first Metaverse marriage’. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Beginning of something new, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/METAVERSE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#METAVERSE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MARRIGE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MARRIGE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/0xPolygon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@0xPolygon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/blockchain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#blockchain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24matic&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$matic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sandeepnailwal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sandeepnailwal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_jdkanani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_jdkanani</a> Happy new year 🥳 <a href="https://t.co/5HTlxQcsPT">pic.twitter.com/5HTlxQcsPT</a></p>
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<p>Metaverse is actually a virtual reality world, where users can come alive through digital avatars. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In what seems to be happening for the first time, an Indian couple belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu is all set to host wedding reception in Metaverse. On the first Sunday of February, Dinesh S P and Janaganandhini Ramaswamy will get married in Sivalingapuram village of Tamil Nadu.

In what seems to be happening for the first time, an Indian couple belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu is all set to host wedding reception in Metaverse. On the first Sunday of February, Dinesh S P and Janaganandhini Ramaswamy will get married in Sivalingapuram village of Tamil Nadu. Their reception will be a special affair as it will be held digitally. Also Read: Eye on China, India to make Russia-made S-400 missile defence system operational from April After the wedding gets over, the couple along with family and friends will turn to their laptops to enter a virtual venue for a Hogwarts-themed reception, said media reports. “On using their unique credentials and logging in via any browser, attendees will have to choose a generic male or female avatar and enter their name for identification. Then on, it's like any other video game - navigate with keyboard and look around with the mouse or touchscreen controls. You can even virtually shake hands and interact with fellow avatars, after getting their consent,” explained Vignesh Selvaraj, Founder and CEO, Quatics tech, the Indian firm that’s designing the entire Meta experience. I feel so proud and blessed that I have seen and taken advantage of many great opportunities in this world before millions of people have seen them, Beginning of something big! India’s first #metaverse marriage in Polygon blockchain collaborated with TardiVerse Metaverse startup. pic.twitter.com/jTivLSwjV4 — Dinesh Kshatriyan 💜 (@kshatriyan2811) January 11, 2022 × "I came up with the idea of having a Metaverse wedding reception, and my fiancee also liked the idea. I have been into crypto and blockchain technology, and have been mining ethereum, a form of cryptocurrency, for the last one year. Since blockchain is the basic technology of Metaverse, when my wedding was fixed, I thought of having a reception in Metaverse," Dinesh, who is a project associate with IIT Madras, said. Also Read: How made-in-India pill Dolo 650 became India’s ‘favourite snack’ in Covid waves Dinesh also shared a short video on Twitter to show what his upcoming wedding reception may look like. It is also being touted as 'India's first Metaverse marriage’. Beginning of something new, #METAVERSE #MARRIGE @0xPolygon #blockchain $matic @sandeepnailwal @_jdkanani Happy new year 🥳 pic.twitter.com/5HTlxQcsPT — Dinesh Kshatriyan 💜 (@kshatriyan2811) December 31, 2021 × Metaverse is actually a virtual reality world, where users can come alive through digital avatars. (With inputs from agencies)

In a first, Indian couple to host wedding reception in Metaverse

Gravitas Plus | 2022 is expected to be the year of Metaverse. A virtual universe where reality meets imagination. How safe is it going to be? Will it make our lives better or will it manipulate our perception of reality? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas Plus: The Metaverse Explained

<p>Chanelle Siggens recently strapped on an Oculus Quest virtual reality headset to play her favourite shooter game, Population One. Once she turned on the game, she manoeuvred her avatar into a virtual lobby in the immersive digital world and waited for the action to begin.</p>

<p>But as she waited, another player’s avatar approached hers. The stranger then simulated groping and ejaculating onto her avatar, Siggens said. Shocked, she asked the player, whose avatar appeared male, to stop.</p>

<p>“He shrugged as if to say: ‘I don’t know what to tell you. It’s the metaverse — I’ll do what I want,’” said Siggens, a 29-year-old Toronto resident. “Then he walked away.”</p>

<p>The world’s largest tech companies — Microsoft, Google, Apple and others — are hurtling headlong into creating the metaverse, a virtual reality world where people can have their avatars do everything from play video games and attend gym classes to participate in meetings. In October, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and chief executive, said he believed so much in the metaverse that he would invest billions in the effort. He also renamed his company Meta.</p>

<p>Yet even as tech giants bet big on the concept, questions about the metaverse’s safety have surfaced. Harassment, assaults, bullying and hate speech already run rampant in virtual reality games, which are part of the metaverse, and there are few mechanisms to easily report the misbehaviour, researchers said. In one popular virtual reality game, VRChat, a violating incident occurs about once every seven minutes, according to the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate.</p>

<p>Bad behaviour in the metaverse can be more severe than today’s online harassment and bullying. That’s because virtual reality plunges people into an all-encompassing digital environment where unwanted touches in the digital world can be made to feel real and the sensory experience is heightened.</p>

<p>“When something bad happens, when someone comes up and gropes you, your mind is tricking you into thinking it’s happening in the real world,” Siggens said. “With the full metaverse, it’s going to be so much more intense.”</p>

<p>Toxic behaviour in gaming and in virtual reality is not new. But as Meta and other huge companies make the metaverse their platform, the issues are likely to be magnified by the companies’ reach over billions of people. The companies are encouraging people to join the metaverse, with Meta, which makes the Oculus Quest headsets, cutting prices for the products during the holidays.</p>

<p>Zuckerberg, who appears aware of questions about the metaverse’s harms, has promised to build it with privacy and safety in mind. Yet even his own lieutenants have wondered whether they can really stem toxic behaviour there.</p>

<p>In March, Andrew Bosworth, a Meta executive who will become chief technology officer in 2022, wrote in an employee memo that moderating what people say and how they act in the metaverse “at any meaningful scale is practically impossible.” The memo was reported earlier by The Financial Times.</p>

<p>Kristina Milian, a Meta spokesperson, said the company was working with policymakers, experts and industry partners on the metaverse. In a November blog post, Meta also said it was investing $50 million in global research to develop its products responsibly.</p>

<p>Meta has asked its employees to volunteer to test the metaverse, according to an internal memo viewed by The New York Times. A stranger recently groped the avatar of one tester of a Meta virtual reality game, Horizon Worlds, a company spokesperson said. The incident, which Meta has said it learned from, was reported earlier by The Verge.</p>

<p>Misbehaviour in virtual reality is typically difficult to track because incidents occur in real-time and are generally not recorded.</p>

<p>Titania Jordan, the chief parent officer at Bark, which uses artificial intelligence to monitor children’s devices for safety reasons, said she was especially concerned about what children might encounter in the metaverse. She said abusers could target children through chat messages in a game or by speaking to them through headsets, actions that are difficult to document.</p>

<p>“VR is a whole other world of complexity,” Jordan said. “Just the ability to pinpoint somebody who is a bad actor and block them indefinitely or have ramifications so they can’t just get back on, those are still being developed.”</p>

<p>Callum Hood, head of research at the Center for Countering Digital Hate, recently spent several weeks recording interactions in the VRChat game, which is made by a developer called VRChat and largely played through Oculus Quest headsets. In the game, people can form virtual communities and have their avatars play cards, party in a virtual club or meet in virtual public spaces to talk. Oculus rates it as safe for teenagers.</p>

<p>Yet over one 11-hour period, Hood said, he recorded more than 100 problematic incidents on VRChat, some involving users who said they were under 13. In several cases, users’ avatars made sexual and violent threats against minors, he said. In another case, someone tried showing sexually explicit content to a minor.</p>

<p>Hood said the incidents had violated Oculus’ terms of service, as well as those of VRChat. He said he had reported his findings to both companies, but had not heard back.</p>

<p>“VRChat is unsafe because its developers and Facebook have failed to put basic measures in place to ensure abusive users cannot access its services,” he said. “They have created a safe haven for abusive users at the same time as inviting minors to enter the metaverse.”</p>

<p>Milian said Meta’s community standards and VR policy outline what is allowed on its platform, which developers must adhere to. “We don’t allow content that attacks people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, caste, sex, gender, gender identity, and serious disease or disability,” she said.</p>

<p>Minors are not permitted to create accounts or use Oculus devices, she said. Part of the responsibility, she added, lies with the developers of the apps.</p>

<p>VRChat did not respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>After Siggens faced abuse while playing the Population One virtual reality game, she said, she joined a virtual support group for women, many of whom also play the game. Members regularly dealt with harassment in the game, she said. In June, Meta acquired BigBox VR, the developer of Population One.</p>

<p>Another member of the support group, Mari DeGrazia, 48, of Tucson, Arizona, said she saw harassment and assault happen in Population One “two to three times a week, if not more.”</p>

<p>“Sometimes, we see things happen two to three times day that violate the game’s rules,” she added.</p>

<p>BigBox VR did not respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>DeGrazia said the people behind Population One had responded to her complaints and appeared interested in making the game safer. Despite the harassment, she said, she has found a community of virtual friends with whom she regularly plays the game and enjoys those interactions.</p>

<p>“I’m not going to stop playing, because I think it’s important to have diverse people, including women, playing this game,” she said. “We aren’t going to be pushed out of it, even though sometimes it’s hard.”</p>

<p>In July, DeGrazia wore a haptic vest — which relays sensations through buzzes and vibrations — to play Population One. When another player groped her avatar’s chest, “it felt just awful,” she said. She noted that Zuckerberg has described a metaverse where people can be fitted with full-body suits that let them feel even more sensations, which she said was troubling.</p>

<p>Siggens said she had ultimately reported the user account of the person who groped her in Population One through a form within the game. She later received an automated response saying punitive action had been taken against the user.</p>

<p>“I don’t know if they were banned for a day or for a week or for forever,” she said. “Either way, it just keeps happening.”</p>

<p>An hour after the incident with the stranger’s avatar, Siggens said, her avatar was groped again by a different user.</p>


Chanelle Siggens recently strapped on an Oculus Quest virtual reality headset to play her favourite shooter game, Population One. Once she turned on the game, she manoeuvred her avatar into a virtual lobby in the immersive digital world and waited for the action to begin.

Chanelle Siggens recently strapped on an Oculus Quest virtual reality headset to play her favourite shooter game, Population One. Once she turned on the game, she manoeuvred her avatar into a virtual lobby in the immersive digital world and waited for the action to begin. But as she waited, another player’s avatar approached hers. The stranger then simulated groping and ejaculating onto her avatar, Siggens said. Shocked, she asked the player, whose avatar appeared male, to stop. “He shrugged as if to say: ‘I don’t know what to tell you. It’s the metaverse — I’ll do what I want,’” said Siggens, a 29-year-old Toronto resident. “Then he walked away.” The world’s largest tech companies — Microsoft, Google, Apple and others — are hurtling headlong into creating the metaverse, a virtual reality world where people can have their avatars do everything from play video games and attend gym classes to participate in meetings. In October, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and chief executive, said he believed so much in the metaverse that he would invest billions in the effort. He also renamed his company Meta. Yet even as tech giants bet big on the concept, questions about the metaverse’s safety have surfaced. Harassment, assaults, bullying and hate speech already run rampant in virtual reality games, which are part of the metaverse, and there are few mechanisms to easily report the misbehaviour, researchers said. In one popular virtual reality game, VRChat, a violating incident occurs about once every seven minutes, according to the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate. Bad behaviour in the metaverse can be more severe than today’s online harassment and bullying. That’s because virtual reality plunges people into an all-encompassing digital environment where unwanted touches in the digital world can be made to feel real and the sensory experience is heightened. “When something bad happens, when someone comes up and gropes you, your mind is tricking you into thinking it’s happening in the real world,” Siggens said. “With the full metaverse, it’s going to be so much more intense.” Toxic behaviour in gaming and in virtual reality is not new. But as Meta and other huge companies make the metaverse their platform, the issues are likely to be magnified by the companies’ reach over billions of people. The companies are encouraging people to join the metaverse, with Meta, which makes the Oculus Quest headsets, cutting prices for the products during the holidays. Zuckerberg, who appears aware of questions about the metaverse’s harms, has promised to build it with privacy and safety in mind. Yet even his own lieutenants have wondered whether they can really stem toxic behaviour there. In March, Andrew Bosworth, a Meta executive who will become chief technology officer in 2022, wrote in an employee memo that moderating what people say and how they act in the metaverse “at any meaningful scale is practically impossible.” The memo was reported earlier by The Financial Times. Kristina Milian, a Meta spokesperson, said the company was working with policymakers, experts and industry partners on the metaverse. In a November blog post, Meta also said it was investing $50 million in global research to develop its products responsibly. Meta has asked its employees to volunteer to test the metaverse, according to an internal memo viewed by The New York Times. A stranger recently groped the avatar of one tester of a Meta virtual reality game, Horizon Worlds, a company spokesperson said. The incident, which Meta has said it learned from, was reported earlier by The Verge. Misbehaviour in virtual reality is typically difficult to track because incidents occur in real-time and are generally not recorded. Titania Jordan, the chief parent officer at Bark, which uses artificial intelligence to monitor children’s devices for safety reasons, said she was especially concerned about what children might encounter in the metaverse. She said abusers could target children through chat messages in a game or by speaking to them through headsets, actions that are difficult to document. “VR is a whole other world of complexity,” Jordan said. “Just the ability to pinpoint somebody who is a bad actor and block them indefinitely or have ramifications so they can’t just get back on, those are still being developed.” Callum Hood, head of research at the Center for Countering Digital Hate, recently spent several weeks recording interactions in the VRChat game, which is made by a developer called VRChat and largely played through Oculus Quest headsets. In the game, people can form virtual communities and have their avatars play cards, party in a virtual club or meet in virtual public spaces to talk. Oculus rates it as safe for teenagers. Yet over one 11-hour period, Hood said, he recorded more than 100 problematic incidents on VRChat, some involving users who said they were under 13. In several cases, users’ avatars made sexual and violent threats against minors, he said. In another case, someone tried showing sexually explicit content to a minor. Hood said the incidents had violated Oculus’ terms of service, as well as those of VRChat. He said he had reported his findings to both companies, but had not heard back. “VRChat is unsafe because its developers and Facebook have failed to put basic measures in place to ensure abusive users cannot access its services,” he said. “They have created a safe haven for abusive users at the same time as inviting minors to enter the metaverse.” Milian said Meta’s community standards and VR policy outline what is allowed on its platform, which developers must adhere to. “We don’t allow content that attacks people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, caste, sex, gender, gender identity, and serious disease or disability,” she said. Minors are not permitted to create accounts or use Oculus devices, she said. Part of the responsibility, she added, lies with the developers of the apps. VRChat did not respond to a request for comment. After Siggens faced abuse while playing the Population One virtual reality game, she said, she joined a virtual support group for women, many of whom also play the game. Members regularly dealt with harassment in the game, she said. In June, Meta acquired BigBox VR, the developer of Population One. Another member of the support group, Mari DeGrazia, 48, of Tucson, Arizona, said she saw harassment and assault happen in Population One “two to three times a week, if not more.” “Sometimes, we see things happen two to three times day that violate the game’s rules,” she added. BigBox VR did not respond to a request for comment. DeGrazia said the people behind Population One had responded to her complaints and appeared interested in making the game safer. Despite the harassment, she said, she has found a community of virtual friends with whom she regularly plays the game and enjoys those interactions. “I’m not going to stop playing, because I think it’s important to have diverse people, including women, playing this game,” she said. “We aren’t going to be pushed out of it, even though sometimes it’s hard.” In July, DeGrazia wore a haptic vest — which relays sensations through buzzes and vibrations — to play Population One. When another player groped her avatar’s chest, “it felt just awful,” she said. She noted that Zuckerberg has described a metaverse where people can be fitted with full-body suits that let them feel even more sensations, which she said was troubling. Siggens said she had ultimately reported the user account of the person who groped her in Population One through a form within the game. She later received an automated response saying punitive action had been taken against the user. “I don’t know if they were banned for a day or for a week or for forever,” she said. “Either way, it just keeps happening.” An hour after the incident with the stranger’s avatar, Siggens said, her avatar was groped again by a different user.

The Metaverse’s dark side: Here come harassment and assaults

<p>Paris Hilton commands as much as $1 million a night working as a celebrity DJ, entertaining partiers at clubs in China, Dubai and on the Spanish vacation island of Ibiza.<br />
<br />
This New Year’s Eve, she will be playing an electronic set for the revelers who drop by a venue of a different sort -- her virtual island on Roblox.<br />
<br />
Hilton created an island in the online virtual world, dubbed Paris World, where visitors can explore digital replicas of her Beverly Hills estate and its dog mansion, stroll a boardwalk inspired by the neon carnival wedding celebration she and husband Carter Reum hosted earlier this year at the Santa Monica Pier in California, and explore the island in a luxury sports car or Sunray yacht.<br />
<br />
Like other virtual hangouts, Paris World will collect small payments for purchasing virtual clothing or booking a ride on a jet-ski.<br />
<br />
“For me, the metaverse is somewhere that you can do everything you can do in real life in the digital world,” said Hilton, who worked to create aspects of her globe-trotting life for fans. “Not everybody gets to experience that, so that’s what we’ve been working together on over the past year -- giving them all my inspirations of what I want in that world.”<br />
<br />
Hilton, 40, joins a clutch of celebrities and brands rushing to embrace the metaverse, a broad term referring to a persistent virtual world. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg popularized the term this year he renamed the company to Meta to emphasize the metaverse`s central role to the company`s future.<br />
<br />
Brands such as Tommy Hilfiger brand launched a line of digital ready-to-wear fashion for Roblox avatars. Nike opened a virtual world called Nikeland in November, where visitors can play dodgeball with friends, lace on a pair of virtual Air Force 1 sneakers and win medals. Rappers Lil Nas X and Travis Scott have also held concerts last year for millions of virtual concertgoers.<br />
<br />
For the socialite and reality TV-star turned entrepreneur, Paris World is the latest venture launched by her new media company, 11:11 Media. She and veteran media executive Bruce Gersh aim to capitalize on the burgeoning creator economy, in which celebrities like Los Angeles Lakers` LeBron James leverage their influence to produce films, television shows and podcasts, brand marketing and to sell merchandise.<br />
<br />
Hilton is most widely known for the reality television show “The Simple Life,” in which she and celebrity socialite, Nicole Richie, ditched their limos to travel America aboard a Greyhound bus.<br />
<br />
Hilton says the dumb blonde act was a put-on, “I was always in on the joke, but I knew exactly what I was doing. Behind the scenes, I was building a brand.”<br />
<br />
She has leveraged her gossip pages notoriety into 19 different consumer product lines, including perfumes, apparel, lingerie, cosmetics, sunglasses watches, shoes, handbags and jewelry, which together generated an estimated $4 billion in revenue over the past decade, the company disclosed.<br />
<br />
Investment-banker husband Reum introduced Hilton to Gersh, a former Walt Disney Co and Time Inc executive, to create a media enterprise around one of pop culture`s original influencers.<br />
<br />
Since those early discussions, 11:11 Media has launched “This Is Paris,” a podcast in which she speaks candidly about her family and friends, and a pair of reality TV series, “Cooking With Paris” on Netflix and “Paris In Love,” about her engagement and marriage to Reum.<br />
<br />
Hilton has also tapped into the mania for non-fungible tokens, collaborating with designer Blake Kathryn to sell three unique pieces of digital art -- one of which fetched in excess of $1.1 million, according to online auction platform Nifty Gateway.<br />
<br />
“The final piece of the digital space is the metaverse,” said Gersh. “ We think that there`s a real opportunity for Paris to influence, even at a younger level than who her core customer is. We`ve built a fantastic, whimsical world that we believe her fans and new fans will just love.”</p>


Paris Hilton commands as much as $1 million a night working as a celebrity DJ, entertaining partiers at clubs in China, Dubai and on the Spanish vacation island of Ibiza.

Paris Hilton commands as much as $1 million a night working as a celebrity DJ, entertaining partiers at clubs in China, Dubai and on the Spanish vacation island of Ibiza. This New Year’s Eve, she will be playing an electronic set for the revelers who drop by a venue of a different sort -- her virtual island on Roblox. Hilton created an island in the online virtual world, dubbed Paris World, where visitors can explore digital replicas of her Beverly Hills estate and its dog mansion, stroll a boardwalk inspired by the neon carnival wedding celebration she and husband Carter Reum hosted earlier this year at the Santa Monica Pier in California, and explore the island in a luxury sports car or Sunray yacht. Like other virtual hangouts, Paris World will collect small payments for purchasing virtual clothing or booking a ride on a jet-ski. “For me, the metaverse is somewhere that you can do everything you can do in real life in the digital world,” said Hilton, who worked to create aspects of her globe-trotting life for fans. “Not everybody gets to experience that, so that’s what we’ve been working together on over the past year -- giving them all my inspirations of what I want in that world.” Hilton, 40, joins a clutch of celebrities and brands rushing to embrace the metaverse, a broad term referring to a persistent virtual world. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg popularized the term this year he renamed the company to Meta to emphasize the metaverse`s central role to the company`s future. Brands such as Tommy Hilfiger brand launched a line of digital ready-to-wear fashion for Roblox avatars. Nike opened a virtual world called Nikeland in November, where visitors can play dodgeball with friends, lace on a pair of virtual Air Force 1 sneakers and win medals. Rappers Lil Nas X and Travis Scott have also held concerts last year for millions of virtual concertgoers. For the socialite and reality TV-star turned entrepreneur, Paris World is the latest venture launched by her new media company, 11:11 Media. She and veteran media executive Bruce Gersh aim to capitalize on the burgeoning creator economy, in which celebrities like Los Angeles Lakers` LeBron James leverage their influence to produce films, television shows and podcasts, brand marketing and to sell merchandise. Hilton is most widely known for the reality television show “The Simple Life,” in which she and celebrity socialite, Nicole Richie, ditched their limos to travel America aboard a Greyhound bus. Hilton says the dumb blonde act was a put-on, “I was always in on the joke, but I knew exactly what I was doing. Behind the scenes, I was building a brand.” She has leveraged her gossip pages notoriety into 19 different consumer product lines, including perfumes, apparel, lingerie, cosmetics, sunglasses watches, shoes, handbags and jewelry, which together generated an estimated $4 billion in revenue over the past decade, the company disclosed. Investment-banker husband Reum introduced Hilton to Gersh, a former Walt Disney Co and Time Inc executive, to create a media enterprise around one of pop culture`s original influencers. Since those early discussions, 11:11 Media has launched “This Is Paris,” a podcast in which she speaks candidly about her family and friends, and a pair of reality TV series, “Cooking With Paris” on Netflix and “Paris In Love,” about her engagement and marriage to Reum. Hilton has also tapped into the mania for non-fungible tokens, collaborating with designer Blake Kathryn to sell three unique pieces of digital art -- one of which fetched in excess of $1.1 million, according to online auction platform Nifty Gateway. “The final piece of the digital space is the metaverse,” said Gersh. “ We think that there`s a real opportunity for Paris to influence, even at a younger level than who her core customer is. We`ve built a fantastic, whimsical world that we believe her fans and new fans will just love.”

US reality TV star Paris Hilton launches metaverse business on Roblox

From metaverse to NFT: Here is all you need to know about tech buzzwords of 2021

<p>The metaverse vision for the internet is far from reality, but brands from Ferrari to Nike are already rushing in to experiment and build an audience, in part for fear of missing out.</p>

<p>The clamor over virtual goods comes amid feverish predictions that the metaverse -- a virtual reality version of the internet -- will eventually replace the web of today.</p>

<p>But some virtual worlds, for example the Fortnite and Minecraft games or the Roblox platform, are already open for business.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/leonardo-dicaprio-was-not-comfortable-with-meryl-streep-stripping-for-dont-look-up-heres-why-437181">Leo was not comfortable with Meryl Streep stripping for 'Don't Look Up'</a></p>

<p>"I think a lot of it is experimentation," said Ryan Mullins, founder of virtual sneaker app Aglet.</p>

<p>"If it turns out that we make a couple of grand or something like that... great, but I think a lot of (companies) are thinking 'innovate, disrupt or die,'" he added, echoing a Silicon Valley ethos of sometimes brutal evolution.</p>

<p>Fashion has been at the forefront, with a line of digital clothing from Uniqlo on Minecraft or Balenciaga outfits and sneakers available in Fortnite.</p>

<p>Designers are also entering the new field of NFTs -- non-fungible tokens that are unique digital objects such as drawings or animations.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-ben-affleck-got-alcohol-addiction-as-he-felt-trapped-in-marriage-to-jennifer-garner-437006" hreflang="en">Ben Affleck got alcohol addiction as he felt 'trapped' in marriage to Jennifer Garner</a></h2>

<p>"This represents a massive opportunity for brands, who will get in early and will be able to build persistent presence... on a truly global scale," said Christina Wootton, vice president of partnerships at Roblox.</p>

<p>- Welcome to 'Nikeland' -</p>

<p>During the Halloween holiday, Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle opened a virtual and ephemeral restaurant on Roblox, the first of its kind.</p>

<p>The brand offered coupons to get a free burrito in a real-life restaurant, but also virtual costumes to dress up one's avatar and a treasure hunt.</p>

<p>In July, Ferrari launched a replica of its new 296 GTB model with Fortnite, which will not be available in the real world until 2022 but could be driven in the game.</p>

<p>Nike had already opened "Nikeland," a virtual showroom on Roblox, and announced Monday it has bought digital sneaker company RTFKT -- pronounced "artifact."</p>

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<p>For companies that exist primarily in the physical world, the metaverse concept is first and foremost a giant laboratory with direct avenues to the young demographic prized by advertisers.</p>

<p>"Revenues will come if this thing sticks around, but we want to make sure that our brand is in these early environments," said Mullins from Aglet.</p>

<p>As the first restaurant in Roblox, Chipotle said it sees future "opportunities to directly drive sales."</p>

<p>The metaverse is also a wealth of data, offering valuable insights into the perception of a product, even if it doesn't yet exist in the real world.</p>

<p>To fully control the environment in which the brand is introduced, some companies like Louis Vuitton have created their own version of the metaverse.</p>

<p>To celebrate its 200th anniversary, the brand launched in August "Louis the Game," which includes a hunt for NFTs by digital art pioneer Beeple.</p>

<p>- 'Authentic' in metaverse -</p>

<p>However, since there is still no unified platform yet, users cannot carry a Gucci bag bought on Roblox over to other games like Sandbox or Animal Crossing.</p>

<p>This is one of the priorities for Mark Zuckerberg, who leads Facebook's parent company that was re-baptized "Meta" in October to signal the platform's metaverse shift.</p>

<p>Since the world's leading social network unveiled its ambitions, "things have accelerated even further," said consultant Cathy Hackl, who has been contacted by many brands seeking metaverse advice.</p>

<p>"Not every brand needs to jump in to the metaverse," she said, noting though that firms have to be at least familiar with it.</p>

<p>Unless companies build their own virtual world, they will need to follow the codes of each platform on which they appear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's about showing up and trying to be authentic in the space," said Mullins.</p>


The metaverse vision for the internet is far from reality, but brands from Ferrari to Nike are already rushing in to experiment and build an audience, in part for fear of missing out.

The metaverse vision for the internet is far from reality, but brands from Ferrari to Nike are already rushing in to experiment and build an audience, in part for fear of missing out. The clamor over virtual goods comes amid feverish predictions that the metaverse -- a virtual reality version of the internet -- will eventually replace the web of today. But some virtual worlds, for example the Fortnite and Minecraft games or the Roblox platform, are already open for business. Leo was not comfortable with Meryl Streep stripping for 'Don't Look Up' "I think a lot of it is experimentation," said Ryan Mullins, founder of virtual sneaker app Aglet. "If it turns out that we make a couple of grand or something like that... great, but I think a lot of (companies) are thinking 'innovate, disrupt or die,'" he added, echoing a Silicon Valley ethos of sometimes brutal evolution. Fashion has been at the forefront, with a line of digital clothing from Uniqlo on Minecraft or Balenciaga outfits and sneakers available in Fortnite. Designers are also entering the new field of NFTs -- non-fungible tokens that are unique digital objects such as drawings or animations. Ben Affleck got alcohol addiction as he felt 'trapped' in marriage to Jennifer Garner "This represents a massive opportunity for brands, who will get in early and will be able to build persistent presence... on a truly global scale," said Christina Wootton, vice president of partnerships at Roblox. - Welcome to 'Nikeland' - During the Halloween holiday, Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle opened a virtual and ephemeral restaurant on Roblox, the first of its kind. The brand offered coupons to get a free burrito in a real-life restaurant, but also virtual costumes to dress up one's avatar and a treasure hunt. In July, Ferrari launched a replica of its new 296 GTB model with Fortnite, which will not be available in the real world until 2022 but could be driven in the game. Nike had already opened "Nikeland," a virtual showroom on Roblox, and announced Monday it has bought digital sneaker company RTFKT -- pronounced "artifact." Kajol relives Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’s Anjali, shares quirky video For companies that exist primarily in the physical world, the metaverse concept is first and foremost a giant laboratory with direct avenues to the young demographic prized by advertisers. "Revenues will come if this thing sticks around, but we want to make sure that our brand is in these early environments," said Mullins from Aglet. As the first restaurant in Roblox, Chipotle said it sees future "opportunities to directly drive sales." The metaverse is also a wealth of data, offering valuable insights into the perception of a product, even if it doesn't yet exist in the real world. To fully control the environment in which the brand is introduced, some companies like Louis Vuitton have created their own version of the metaverse. To celebrate its 200th anniversary, the brand launched in August "Louis the Game," which includes a hunt for NFTs by digital art pioneer Beeple. - 'Authentic' in metaverse - However, since there is still no unified platform yet, users cannot carry a Gucci bag bought on Roblox over to other games like Sandbox or Animal Crossing. This is one of the priorities for Mark Zuckerberg, who leads Facebook's parent company that was re-baptized "Meta" in October to signal the platform's metaverse shift. Since the world's leading social network unveiled its ambitions, "things have accelerated even further," said consultant Cathy Hackl, who has been contacted by many brands seeking metaverse advice. "Not every brand needs to jump in to the metaverse," she said, noting though that firms have to be at least familiar with it. Unless companies build their own virtual world, they will need to follow the codes of each platform on which they appear. "It's about showing up and trying to be authentic in the space," said Mullins.

Brands from Ferrari to Nike rush toward 'metaverse' future

<p>A virtual<strong>&nbsp;real estate&nbsp;</strong>plot sold for $2.4 million worth of cryptocurrency.</p>

<p>The buyer brought the virtual land in Decentraland which is an online platform where users can buy land and meet people. It is also called<strong>&nbsp;"metaverse"</strong>&nbsp;made famous after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg changed his company name to Meta.</p>

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<p>The land brought by the buyer is reportedly a virtual<strong>&nbsp;"Fashion Street"</strong>&nbsp;area of Decentraland. Decentraland uses blockchain technology where land is sold through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) which is a cryptocurrency asset. NFTs are increasingly used to buy vertical real estate assets.</p>

<p>Cryptocurrency has caught the imagination of investors including governments worldwide.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;El Salvador</strong>&nbsp;President Nayib Bukele recently said his country would be building the first "Bitcoin City" to power investments. The country had earlier floated the world's first legal bitcoin tender.</p>

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<p>However, International Monetary Fund(IMF) has warned El Salvador against using&nbsp;<strong>bitcoin&nbsp;</strong>as an official tender over financial risks associated with it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US regulator had declared that banks would need to show it has&nbsp;risk management systems and would require written permission from supervisors before engaging in&nbsp;<strong>cryptocurrencies</strong>. The US banks have been barred from engaging in several crypto-related activities.</p>

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<p>Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier launched the&nbsp;<strong>eNaira&nbsp;</strong>currency in a bid to cash in on the cryptocurrency wave sweeping the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


A virtual real estate plot sold for $2.4 million worth of cryptocurrency. The buyer brought the virtual land in Decentraland which is an online platform where users can buy land and meet people.

A virtual real estate plot sold for $2.4 million worth of cryptocurrency. The buyer brought the virtual land in Decentraland which is an online platform where users can buy land and meet people. It is also called "metaverse" made famous after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg changed his company name to Meta. Also Read: India to ban private cryptocurrencies, bill to be tabled in parliament The land brought by the buyer is reportedly a virtual "Fashion Street" area of Decentraland. Decentraland uses blockchain technology where land is sold through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) which is a cryptocurrency asset. NFTs are increasingly used to buy vertical real estate assets. Cryptocurrency has caught the imagination of investors including governments worldwide. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele recently said his country would be building the first "Bitcoin City" to power investments. The country had earlier floated the world's first legal bitcoin tender. Also Read: Bitcoin and encryption: A race between criminals and the FBI However, International Monetary Fund(IMF) has warned El Salvador against using bitcoin as an official tender over financial risks associated with it. US regulator had declared that banks would need to show it has risk management systems and would require written permission from supervisors before engaging in cryptocurrencies. The US banks have been barred from engaging in several crypto-related activities. Also Read: Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies tumble over Biden tax plan fears Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier launched the eNaira currency in a bid to cash in on the cryptocurrency wave sweeping the world. (With inputs from Agencies)

Now, virtual real estate plot sells at record price

<p>Reports claim <strong>Facebook </strong>has asked the Los Angeles police to stop making fake accounts and halt attempts to collect data of users.</p>

<p>Facebook in a letter reportedly told the Los Angles Police Department (LAPD) that it had set up fake accounts to carry out surveillance as it directed the department not to undertake such activities.</p>

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<p>The police department was reportedly working with a tech company which analysed <strong>user data </strong>to solve crimes.</p>

<p>The report comes as Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen expressed concern over Facebook's <strong>"metaverse"</strong> which is a virtual reality platform over privacy issues.</p>

<p><strong>Haugen</strong> said it was "super problematic" as the company was seeking to monitor people. The former Facebook employee had earlier leaked files while questioning Facebook's policies and its effect on young people as she alleged&nbsp;that the company put profits before the safety of users.</p>

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<p>Facebook founder <strong>Mark Zuckerberg </strong>had hit back at Haugen's allegation saying that it was "deeply illogical". The company said although it aims at profits but allegations that it does so at the "expense of people’s safety" is a "lie"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Haugen applauded EU's<strong>&nbsp;Digital Services Act </strong>as a "global gold standard" with "huge potential" while adding that Facebook cannot remain the "judge, jury, prosecutor and witness".</p>

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<p>"The decisions made by Facebook's leadership are a big problem. For children, for public safety and for democracy," the Facebook whistleblower asserted.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Reports claim Facebook has asked the Los Angeles police to stop making fake accounts and halt attempts to collect data of users. Facebook in a letter reportedly told the Los Angles Police Department (LAPD) that it had set up fake accounts to carry out surveillance as it directed the department not to undertake such activities.

Reports claim Facebook has asked the Los Angeles police to stop making fake accounts and halt attempts to collect data of users. Facebook in a letter reportedly told the Los Angles Police Department (LAPD) that it had set up fake accounts to carry out surveillance as it directed the department not to undertake such activities. Also Read: Facebook advertisers promoted false claims about climate change during COP26 summit The police department was reportedly working with a tech company which analysed user data to solve crimes. The report comes as Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen expressed concern over Facebook's "metaverse" which is a virtual reality platform over privacy issues. Haugen said it was "super problematic" as the company was seeking to monitor people. The former Facebook employee had earlier leaked files while questioning Facebook's policies and its effect on young people as she alleged that the company put profits before the safety of users. Also Read: Facebook still harvesting teen data to fuel ads, warns research Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had hit back at Haugen's allegation saying that it was "deeply illogical". The company said although it aims at profits but allegations that it does so at the "expense of people’s safety" is a "lie" Haugen applauded EU's Digital Services Act as a "global gold standard" with "huge potential" while adding that Facebook cannot remain the "judge, jury, prosecutor and witness". Also Read: Indian-American hired woman to slap him for using Facebook; Elon Musk approves "The decisions made by Facebook's leadership are a big problem. For children, for public safety and for democracy," the Facebook whistleblower asserted. (With inputs from Agencies)

Facebook warns Los Angeles police not to create fake accounts, stop collecting user data

<p>In a bid to extend its diplomatic outreach to the virtual world, Barbados has agreed to set up an embassy in the metaverse.</p>

<p>''The idea is not to pick a winner – the metaverse is still very young and new, and we want to make sure what we build is transferable across the metaworlds,'' said Barbados’ ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Gabriel Abed.</p>

<p>The Metaverse is a term used to describe a virtual space within digital environments such as online games, social media, and virtual reality. It is a combination of the prefix "meta", meaning beyond, and stem "universe".</p>

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<p>According to Abed, ''This is a way for Barbados to expand its diplomatic missions beyond the 18 it currently has with 190+ countries around the world. This allows us to open the door, using technology diplomacy, which then extends to cultural diplomacy – the trade of art, music, and culture.''</p>

<p>''Embassies are the starting point to getting a visa to enter a country or visa-free travel. Can you imagine what that would look like virtually? And where that e-visa could lead you?''</p>

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<p>Metaverse&nbsp;evangelists want the new virtual world to be an outlet for creative expression.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Covid lockdown measures and work-from-home policies pushed more people online for both business and pleasure, the concept has surged in popularity during the pandemic.</p>

<p>Metaverse is a vision of the future that may sound fantastical, but which tech titans like Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg are betting on as the next great leap in the evolution of the internet.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a bid to extend its diplomatic outreach to the virtual world, Barbados has agreed to set up an embassy in the metaverse. ''The idea is not to pick a winner – the metaverse is still very young and new, and we want to make sure what we build is transferable across the metaworlds,'' said Barbados’ ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.

In a bid to extend its diplomatic outreach to the virtual world, Barbados has agreed to set up an embassy in the metaverse. ''The idea is not to pick a winner – the metaverse is still very young and new, and we want to make sure what we build is transferable across the metaworlds,'' said Barbados’ ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Gabriel Abed. The Metaverse is a term used to describe a virtual space within digital environments such as online games, social media, and virtual reality. It is a combination of the prefix "meta", meaning beyond, and stem "universe". Also read | What is metaverse, the new buzzword in internet technology? According to Abed, ''This is a way for Barbados to expand its diplomatic missions beyond the 18 it currently has with 190+ countries around the world. This allows us to open the door, using technology diplomacy, which then extends to cultural diplomacy – the trade of art, music, and culture.'' ''Embassies are the starting point to getting a visa to enter a country or visa-free travel. Can you imagine what that would look like virtually? And where that e-visa could lead you?'' Also read | Watch: Iceland Tourism mocks metaverse in funny ad, Mark Zuckerberg responds Metaverse evangelists want the new virtual world to be an outlet for creative expression. As Covid lockdown measures and work-from-home policies pushed more people online for both business and pleasure, the concept has surged in popularity during the pandemic. Metaverse is a vision of the future that may sound fantastical, but which tech titans like Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg are betting on as the next great leap in the evolution of the internet. (With inputs from agencies)

Barbados establishes world's first metaverse embassy

<p>Walt Disney has always been a champion of using newer technologies and introducing them in the entertainment world so it is no surprise as they announce plans of joining the metaverse bandwagon with Mark Zuckerberg with his Meta (earlier known as Facebook) and Microsoft.</p>

<p>Metaverse as understood by most is the blending of the physical and digital worlds where people can interact virtually. It’s a big leap into virtual reality and goes in tune with Disney’s history of innovation in storytelling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the biggest tech innovations in entertainment have been by Disney with Micky Mouse cartoon Steamboat Willie being the first to feature synchronised sound.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Disney CEO Bob Chapek said, “The Walt Disney Company has a long track record as an early adopter in the use of technology to enhance the entertainment experience. Our efforts to date are merely a prologue to a time when we’ll be able to connect the physical and digital worlds even more closely, allowing for storytelling without boundaries in our own Disney metaverse.”</p>

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<p>Disney’s former executive vice-president of digital, Tilak Mandadi, wrote a LinkedIn post in 2020 about creating a theme park metaverse, where the “physical and digital world converge” through wearable devices and mobile phones.</p>

<p>The metaverse concept also includes augmented reality, where elements of the digital world are layered on top of reality, such as the Pokémon Go game, which is played on mobile phones or Facebook’s recent smart glasses tie-up with Ray-Ban.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, it started with Mark Zuckerberg who announced the rebranding of Facebook’s corporate name to Meta, is of avatars – or digital representations of people – meeting in the virtual realm by donning VR headsets (Meta owns the Oculus VR headset business). His executives, including PR chief Nick Clegg and product boss Chris Cox, now take their weekly team meetings in the metaverse, via the company’s Horizon Workrooms product.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-adele-opens-up-about-her-divorce--her-alcoholic-father-in-candid-oprah-interview-429439" hreflang="en">Adele opens up about her divorce &amp; her alcoholic father in candid Oprah interview</a></p>


Walt Disney has always been a champion of using newer technologies and introducing them in the entertainment world so it is no surprise as they announce plans of joining the metaverse bandwagon with Mark Zuckerberg with his Meta (earlier known as Facebook) and Microsoft.

Walt Disney has always been a champion of using newer technologies and introducing them in the entertainment world so it is no surprise as they announce plans of joining the metaverse bandwagon with Mark Zuckerberg with his Meta (earlier known as Facebook) and Microsoft. Metaverse as understood by most is the blending of the physical and digital worlds where people can interact virtually. It’s a big leap into virtual reality and goes in tune with Disney’s history of innovation in storytelling. Some of the biggest tech innovations in entertainment have been by Disney with Micky Mouse cartoon Steamboat Willie being the first to feature synchronised sound. Disney CEO Bob Chapek said, “The Walt Disney Company has a long track record as an early adopter in the use of technology to enhance the entertainment experience. Our efforts to date are merely a prologue to a time when we’ll be able to connect the physical and digital worlds even more closely, allowing for storytelling without boundaries in our own Disney metaverse.” WATCH: Social media anxiety is real: Celebs call out toxic culture Disney’s former executive vice-president of digital, Tilak Mandadi, wrote a LinkedIn post in 2020 about creating a theme park metaverse, where the “physical and digital world converge” through wearable devices and mobile phones. The metaverse concept also includes augmented reality, where elements of the digital world are layered on top of reality, such as the Pokémon Go game, which is played on mobile phones or Facebook’s recent smart glasses tie-up with Ray-Ban. Also read: Box office: Daniel Craig starrer 'No Time to Die' crosses $700 million mark Meanwhile, it started with Mark Zuckerberg who announced the rebranding of Facebook’s corporate name to Meta, is of avatars – or digital representations of people – meeting in the virtual realm by donning VR headsets (Meta owns the Oculus VR headset business). His executives, including PR chief Nick Clegg and product boss Chris Cox, now take their weekly team meetings in the metaverse, via the company’s Horizon Workrooms product. Adele opens up about her divorce & her alcoholic father in candid Oprah interview

Disney to enter the world of metaverse, to bring revolutionary change in entertainment business

<p>Metaverse has everyone thinking about it. From those who fully understood what metaverse is to those who are too drowned in information to realise anything about it, everyone is on the bandwagon. Social media is full of jokes, memes and other articulate tomfoolery appreciating Mark Zuckerberg's new frontier in their own way.</p>

<p>But governments making fun of good-ol' Mark and his metaverse? Well this wasn't heard of. Until now.</p>

<p>Iceland's tourism authorities posted a funny video in which an actor invites everyone to 'Icelandverse'</p>

<p>Icelandic actor Jorundur Ragnarsson or 'Zack Mosbergsson' as he has been named in the video, appears to sport Zuckerberg's hairstyle and dressing sense.</p>

<p>The video pokes fun at Zuckerberg and metaverse.</p>

<p>"Today I want to present a revolutionary way to connect our world, without being super-weird," says 'MOsbergsson' in the video.</p>

<p>Icelandverse,&nbsp;he says is an 'enhanced actual reality', because well, Iceland exists in real world. Dig at&nbsp;virtual universe? Very much.</p>

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<p>As he goes on talking, Mosbergsson encounters a door but can't open it. He then appears to wait for somebody to come and open. This is an apparent dig at Zuckerberg's insistence on others opening doors for him. The video pokes fun at Zuckerberg even more.</p>

<p>Check out the video</p>

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<p>The video has got more than 900,000 views and hundreds of likes.</p>

<p>But the best part? Mark Zuckerberg himself has commented on it.</p>

<p>“Amazing. I need to make a trip to the Icelandverse soon. Glad you're wearing sunscreen too,” he has commented.</p>

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<p>Iceland tourism authorities responded by saying, “Oh, hi Mark! You're always welcome. Icelandverse is open 24/7!”</p>

<p>The banter has got its own fanbase!</p>


Metaverse has everyone thinking about it. From those who fully understood what metaverse is to those who are too drowned in information to realise anything about it, everyone is on the bandwagon.

Metaverse has everyone thinking about it. From those who fully understood what metaverse is to those who are too drowned in information to realise anything about it, everyone is on the bandwagon. Social media is full of jokes, memes and other articulate tomfoolery appreciating Mark Zuckerberg's new frontier in their own way. But governments making fun of good-ol' Mark and his metaverse? Well this wasn't heard of. Until now. Iceland's tourism authorities posted a funny video in which an actor invites everyone to 'Icelandverse' Icelandic actor Jorundur Ragnarsson or 'Zack Mosbergsson' as he has been named in the video, appears to sport Zuckerberg's hairstyle and dressing sense. The video pokes fun at Zuckerberg and metaverse. "Today I want to present a revolutionary way to connect our world, without being super-weird," says 'MOsbergsson' in the video. Icelandverse, he says is an 'enhanced actual reality', because well, Iceland exists in real world. Dig at virtual universe? Very much. Also Read | NASA releases breathtaking video of DAVINCI mission to Venus As he goes on talking, Mosbergsson encounters a door but can't open it. He then appears to wait for somebody to come and open. This is an apparent dig at Zuckerberg's insistence on others opening doors for him. The video pokes fun at Zuckerberg even more. Check out the video × The video has got more than 900,000 views and hundreds of likes. But the best part? Mark Zuckerberg himself has commented on it. “Amazing. I need to make a trip to the Icelandverse soon. Glad you're wearing sunscreen too,” he has commented. Also Read | Nurse finds gold Bible worth USD 1.3 million in a field Iceland tourism authorities responded by saying, “Oh, hi Mark! You're always welcome. Icelandverse is open 24/7!” The banter has got its own fanbase!

Watch: Iceland Tourism mocks metaverse in funny ad, Mark Zuckerberg responds

<p>Seoul seems to be on the path to become the first major city to enter the metaverse, as per a recent announcement by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Called for the time being as ‘Metaverse Seoul’, it looks to create a virtual communication ecosystem for every area under its jurisdiction.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In three stages from next year, it would include cultural, tourism, economic, educational and civic service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Seoul Vision 2030 plan, it will have a shared 3D virtual world, where all activities can take place using augmented and virtual reality equipment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent years, these platforms have gained popularity as people have shifted their activities online, especially during COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the project, the South Korean capital has already invested KRW 3.9 billion (about €2.8 billion) as part of the city’s mayor Oh Se-hoon's Seoul Vision 2030 plan. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It aims to make Seoul “a city of coexistence, a global leader, a safe city, and a future emotional city,” the mayor said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If it becomes a reality, citizens of Seoul will soon be able to put on their VR headsets to meet city officials for consultations virtually. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Seoul seems to be on the path to become the first major city to enter the metaverse, as per a recent announcement by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG). Called for the time being as ‘Metaverse Seoul’, it looks to create a virtual communication ecosystem for every area under its jurisdiction.

Seoul seems to be on the path to become the first major city to enter the metaverse, as per a recent announcement by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG). Called for the time being as ‘Metaverse Seoul’, it looks to create a virtual communication ecosystem for every area under its jurisdiction. Also Read: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to tie knot with partner Stella Moris in Belmarsh jail In three stages from next year, it would include cultural, tourism, economic, educational and civic service. As per the Seoul Vision 2030 plan, it will have a shared 3D virtual world, where all activities can take place using augmented and virtual reality equipment. In recent years, these platforms have gained popularity as people have shifted their activities online, especially during COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read: For £2.4 mn payout, man gets legs cut off under train, winds up with jail, fine In the project, the South Korean capital has already invested KRW 3.9 billion (about €2.8 billion) as part of the city’s mayor Oh Se-hoon's Seoul Vision 2030 plan. It aims to make Seoul “a city of coexistence, a global leader, a safe city, and a future emotional city,” the mayor said. If it becomes a reality, citizens of Seoul will soon be able to put on their VR headsets to meet city officials for consultations virtually. (With inputs from agencies)

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