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Apple Not Among Founding Metaverse Standards Forum Members
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To state the obvious; that’s only because of the interests and vision of the companies involved.
A ‘good’ version (or at least something that you might see in old novels and movies) of online / avatar interaction would still be a net positive, but unlikely to materialise (and would be targetted and destroyed if it did)
Apple wants to take it in its own direction with its own set of standards and protocols. They are historically well known for this. Eventually (they hope) the rest of the industry will follow. Sometimes they don’t but usually they do.
Still, the metaverse shouldn’t be controlled by one operator. It should be interoperable. So if you buy an Apple headset you should be able to enter a metaverse that somone with a Meta or Google or Microsoft headset. Or any metaverse by any operator. Each operator can give benefit to those who have the native hardware for their metaverse.
I wouldn’t be surprised if a version of Apple Maps integrates into Apple’s metaverse. Would make a lot of sense as it seems it’s the building blocks for a metaverse anyway.
Still, the metaverse shouldn’t be controlled by one operator. It should be interoperable. So if you buy an Apple headset you should be able to enter a metaverse that somone with a Meta or Google or Microsoft headset. Or any metaverse by any operator. Each operator can give benefit to those who have the native hardware for their metaverse.
I wouldn’t be surprised if a version of Apple Maps integrates into Apple’s metaverse. Would make a lot of sense as it seems it’s the building blocks for a metaverse anyway.
Thank god it's free, else they might never be able to join.
Just what is a/the metaverse? My guess is the answer is as convoluted and unexplainable as when you ask someone what crypto is.
One thing I am starting to think it is for sure, its just another way for people with less than ethical intentions (as was with crypto) to generate a lot of FOMO in people who are less than informed, that they can then exploit for their own financial gains, despite people not knowing what it is.
One thing I am starting to think it is for sure, its just another way for people with less than ethical intentions (as was with crypto) to generate a lot of FOMO in people who are less than informed, that they can then exploit for their own financial gains, despite people not knowing what it is.
The Technology is there. Try a Meta / Oculus Quest... and that's not even state of the art now. Some of the Games and experiences are incredible.
When we can hit 4K an eye and they can make the eye FOV as close to red life ( still missing the outer edges of the view ) and the computing power to render more realistic worlds we are there.
Who in their right mind would allow anyone other than Apple and least of all FB control their alternate reality security and privacy?
The Oculus Quest has been banned from being sold in Germany apparently. Great start LOL
Given the members, I understand. It sounds like a rogue's gallery of corporations I don't trust to do good any longer, sadly.
Good. The metaverse buzzword is a joke and is ruining VR
Oh it is, does not mean you just go along with it. I use tech to make a living, work in print and design so spend all day with Adobe. I like tech, but I have started pulling back as I evaluate what it is actually bringing to my life. I have found that the positives are not out weighing the negatives. I have never been into social media, no facebook, twitter, Instagram and whatever else is out there. At some point I plan on moving to a "dumb" phone, something bare bones that can make calls and send text messages only. Same goes for my watch, I have an Apple watch, when it goes, and it will, I will replace with a normal watch that I will never have to worry about replacing the battery in or if it is running slow because a software update screwed something up, or even that it is not longer able to get updates. Tech is a big marketing machine, they know it makes money and they know how to milk it. Apple is the best at this, you can see that by the crazy prices for watch bands, keychain cases for tracking tags and microfibre clothes.
3D television -- it's gonna be big, but Apple is noticeably missing from the list of members.
start? Quest 2 has been selling very well for a while now and outsold Playstation and Xbox last year.
You trust Apple? Why you would trust any tech company or any company in any sector is beyond me. Apple and the rest are in it for money, they will and do harvest your data to make even more money. They may use the info differently but they are all doing the same thing. Apple just wants to be in control of it al.
"If you use virtual reality for prawn videos, you are going to make a mess no matter where you aim, because you cannot see the real world."
- Confucious
- Confucious
did you only read the last word? Not in Germany. I am not talking about globally. The sale of it is banned here
Apple should join/aid Facebook on their scary quest for power.
Facebook has to fail miserably on this.
Facebook has to fail miserably on this.
Also missing: ethicists, psychologists, sociologists. In an effort to accelerate development without any effort to understand the potential psychological effects on people, including children.