This week, we talk with author and venture capitalist Matthew Ball about the metaverse and whether this next generation of the internet will ever really materialize.
Metaverse
Meta Hits the Brakes on Portal, AR Glasses, and Other Hardware
Plus: Metalenz’s camera tech makes its way into phones, Microsoft launches the Xbox TV app, and the OnePlus 10 Pro gets an upgrade.
This VR App Has Legs
Spatial adds support for full-body virtual avatars, giving realism in VR a step up.
Meta’s Augmented Reality Glasses Are Still Years Away
Plus: Apple faces MacBook delays, Peloton switches gears, and Sonos acquires another speaker company.
This New Platform Can Give AR Apps a Memory Boost
Perceptus can identify and continuously remember the objects in the physical world, grounding augmented reality with more real-world context.
Enjoy Valentine’s Day With Meal Kits, Murder Mysteries, and More
Skip the bouquets and spend quality time with your love this year—even if it’s just in the metaverse.
Honey, I Brought the Kids Into Virtual Reality
This week, we talk about differing visions for the metaverse and whether it’s a good place for your little ones.
My Family Is Trapped in the Metaverse
Virtual reality isn’t great, but it’s a lot better than dealing with everything else out there.
The Future of Tech Is Here. Congress Isn’t Ready for It
In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapple with any of it.
Can Science Fiction Help Solve Our Biggest Problems?
This week, we hear from the acclaimed novelist Neal Stephenson about climate change, the metaverse, and the role fictional stories can play in shaping our future.