Top news of the week: 30.05.2022.
Trends & Debates
Tim Sweeney: Epic will fight Apple and Google to keep the metaverse open
‘Fortnite’ game creator says tech giants must not be allowed to use monopoly power to dominate new platforms, as they do with smartphone apps
Foursquare founder banks funding for mystery 3D social network startup
LivingCities is a "social layer" for consumers based around interacting with virtual spaces that capture the "spirit" of real-life geographies and cities.
6D.ai Founder’s New Project Exits Stealth; Sony Lines Up PS VR2 Titles
Bit by bit, inch by inch, we’re seeing companies start to put together full 3D maps of the world, and the implications for the future of AR and the feel of the metaverse could be profound. ...
What Happens if You’re Sexually Assaulted in the Metaverse?
This new technological medium may not need a new set of laws, but existing rules may need to be updated.
Happiness 3.0: A Mission for Mental Health in the Metaverse
Technological innovation is rapidly changing what it means to be human. How do we stay sane?
'Not About Playing It Safe': Krista Kim on How Artists Inspire the Metaverse
As contemporary artist Krista Kim sees it, there are too many corporate executives conceiving these new virtual worlds and not enough genuine creatives.