I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

You may have seen his videos on YouTube, TikTok, or Twitch, or perhaps you’ve even bumped into him in a virtual world. SNOW SOS, the faceless creator and virtual reality (VR) influencer, has taken the ...

"This is really the most incredible thing I've ever seen," said podcast host Lex Fridman, interviewing Mark Zuckerberg in VR using Meta's stunning new photorealistic avatars, coming soon to Quest, so ...

Zuckerberg lauded his Avatar’s ability to stand on its own two feet and further proclaimed avatars’ uses in Facebook and Instagram. Reading time 3 minutes “Legs,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg exclaimed ...

Creating a metaverse avatar involves selecting a platform, tailoring appearance, choosing attire and accessories, working on features and deploying it. When American science fiction writer Neal ...

Float around in virtual reality long enough and you’ll feel disembodied. Your eyes are covered entirely by a headset. Virtual boundaries create activity parameters within your living room, but you’re ...

The biggest reveal at Meta’s Connect event was its long-promised AR glasses, Orion. As expected, the prototype, each of which reportedly costs around $10,000, won’t be ready for the public any time ...

If the company formerly known as Facebook is going to help establish the metaverse, it's going to need virtual personas that are consistent across its apps — and it now has just that. As of today, ...

Genies has introduced the Genies Creator & Partner Network to enable brands and others to develop and commercialize digital avatars. The network consists of Genies’ roster of celebrity creators — ...