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Why companies should spend 'smartly' on cybersecurity

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 09:21 AM

(UPDATED) Companies must spend 'smartly' on cybersecurity in 2023 as 5G and the Metaverse could deepen the scope of threats, Palo Alto Networks Inc said. Read more »

Christmas in Metaverse launched

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 10:53 PM

People watch a 3D Santa Clause video on a digital billboard during the launch of the "Christmas in Metaverse" campaign at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on Friday. Read more »

This mall chain's Christmas Village is back

SM Prime
Updated as of Nov 22 12:37 PM

Hop into the mall-tiverse and score P3-M worth of vouchers and prizes. Read more »

Meta's quarterly profit dives as tough economy hits tech

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 27 08:39 AM

Facebook-parent Meta reported Wednesday that its profit more than halved to $4.4 billion in the third quarter from $9.2 billion a year earlier. Read more »

Meta touts AI that translates spoken-only language

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 20 05:58 AM

The system was billed by Meta as the first artificial intelligence-powered 'speech-to-speech translation system developed for an unwritten language.' Read more »

Meta unveils new virtual reality headset Quest Pro

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 12 03:34 PM

A year after it rebranded itself in the name of building a metaverse, Meta unveiled a new version of its virtual reality headset tailored for working professionals. Read more »

UAE eyes a ministry in the metaverse

Sahar Al Attar, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 03 02:45 PM

UAE, which already boasts the world's tallest skyscraper and has launched a bold Mars mission, now hopes to become a pioneer in the depths of the metaverse. Read more »

What will the internet of the future look like?

Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Sep 19 11:12 AM

The 'metaverse' or 'web3' could overhaul the web as we know it. How can you avoid repeating the mistakes of today's web? Read more »

Metaverse, VR in spotlight in Tokyo Game Show

Kyodo News
Posted at Sep 15 04:45 PM

The Tokyo Game Show started on Thursday, returning to a fully in-person format for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Google's immersive Street View could be glimpse of metaverse

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 02 06:20 PM

Fifteen years after its launch, a Google Maps feature that lets people explore faraway places as though standing right there is providing a glimpse of the metaverse being heralded as the future of the internet. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 19, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 20 12:06 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

First Thailand Metaverse Expo kicks off

Rungroj Yongrit, EPA-EFE
Posted at Aug 19 06:00 PM

Visitors experience a virtual reality (VR) game at the Thailand Metaverse Expo 2022 in Bangkok on Friday. Read more »

UnionBank first universal bank to offer crypto exchange on mobile app

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 11:06 AM

UnionBank said it would become the first universal bank in the country to offer virtual asset exchange through its mobile banking app. Read more »

Facebook's Meta reports first ever revenue drop

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 28 05:39 AM

It was the first such slip for the company since the firm, then known simply as Facebook, went public in 2012, says one analyst. Read more »

Facebook changing with times a decade after stock debut

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 16 10:22 AM

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg rang the opening bell remotely to cheers 10 years ago as the beloved social network made its stock market debut, culminating an all-night hackathon that included street hockey, costumes and music. Read more »

Kraver's Canteen merges meta-experience, food delivery

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 12:16 PM

Cloud kitchen operator Kraver's Canteen is using the metaverse to keep food delivery enticing for consumers as dine-in options start to pick up. Read more »

Facebook parent Meta calms investors with strong profit

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 28 08:43 AM

Facebook parent Meta reported better profit than expected in the recently ended quarter, calming investors worried about the toll of competition from TikTok and eased pandemic restrictions. Read more »

Meta tests sale of virtual goods

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 12 12:27 PM

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will give content creators the opportunity to sell virtual items to users in Horizon Worlds. Read more »

Eric Dee has created the next level in barkada hangouts

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Apr 01 05:26 PM

If it sounds like he’s kidding, he’s not. The guys in the Kraverse core group, if you care to know, include Brian Cu, Chris Po and Lance Gokongwei. Read more »

Meta unveils AI projects aimed at building metaverse

Elizabeth Culliford, Reuters
Posted at Feb 24 03:10 AM

Zuckerberg is betting that the metaverse, a futuristic idea of virtual environments, will be the successor to the mobile internet. Read more »