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The Metaverse: How to Get Ready for It

Posted By: Wisdom Deji-Folutileon: November 19, 2021In: Features, Opinion, TechTags: Meta, Metaverse

Since Facebook announced its name change to Meta, the tech space has been abuzz with the term ‘metaverse’ and how this new virtual world will fundamentally change how humanity operates for the better part of the century. Although the metaverse we keep hearing about today is a far cry from Ready Player One’s OASIS, tech […] Read more

Meta Chief Says How Metaverse Could be Potentially Dangerous

Posted By: Wisdom Deji-Folutileon: November 12, 2021In: News, Tech, VRTags: Meta, VR

The Chief Technology Officer of Meta, Andrew Bosworth, has warned that poor moderation of the upcoming metaverse could pose an “existential threat.” According to an internal memo obtained by Financial Times, the Meta chief said that the company could not afford to have loose ends, at least in the Meta-built metaverse product offerings. Bosworth makes […] Read more

Facebook’s Facial Recognition System: Why Meta is Shutting it Down

Posted By: Wisdom Deji-Folutileon: November 05, 2021In: News, TechTags: Facebook, Meta

Earlier this week, Meta took the name change seriously and announced that Facebook would be shutting down its facial recognition system in the coming weeks. Asides from Facebook’s deteriorating security reputation and privacy concerns, the service was mostly a welcome feature. It lets you know if someone posts a picture or video of you somewhere […] Read more

Facebook Changes Name of Parent Company to Meta

Posted By: Wisdom Deji-Folutileon: October 28, 2021In: News, TechTags: Facebook, Meta

The CEO and founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has on Thursday announced the parent company’s name is being changed to “Meta” to represent the next phase of the evolution of social connection. Even though the change is peddled by Facebook as a nod towards the company’s growing ambition, the re-branding also comes as the social […] Read more