That, right there sir/madam is a german tradition!
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I kindly refer with best regards to Slavoj Žižek:
You’re welcome.
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The report says that Facebook executives began floating the idea
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Drawing some sort of sick false equivalence between normal corporate scumbaggery and stuff like this and giving Facebook a pass is pretty gross:
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Facebook’s “nastiness” is on a whole other level.
Instead of a Genius bar, you get an Enema Bar. Apple Genius is now Agent (Surname) they wear a basic black suit with a black tie and sunglasses. Customer service is cold, emotionless but efficient.
Most punchable face ever.
Facebook, now rebranded to Meta, is looking to open physical retail stores where customers will be able to experience the wide range of products it has to offer, such as Oculus headsets, in a "welcoming" and "judgment-free" experience, according to a new report from The New York Times.
The report says that Facebook executives began floating the idea of a physical retail store last year, but following the company's rebrand to "Meta," the project is now gaining a little more steam. Early designs of the store showcase a minimal and modern design, according to The New York Times, with Meta wanting customers to feel curious and close. The company has considered a few names for its chain of stores, with "Facebook Store" being a top preference.
Facebook's rebrand to Meta comes as part of Mark Zuckerberg's vision of transforming Facebook into not only a social media company, but also a metaverse company. Zuckerberg said the rename had laid the groundwork for the next chapter of his company's history. While now renamed to Meta, Facebook's app will continue to be called Facebook, as will the service itself. Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger will also remain unchanged.
If Meta moves forward with opening a physical retail store, which the report says would be in Burlingame, California, it would be the first physical manifestation of Meta, which boasts more than 3.5 billion digital users around the world. The "Facebook Store" will let people try a range of Oculus products, which will be renamed to Meta as part of the rebrand. Products such as the Oculus Quest will be renamed the Meta Quest.
Earlier this week, possibly in an attempt to sway public opinion and scrutiny, Facebook said it would stop facial recognition on 1 billion users, and delete all of the current data it has. A few days later, Meta clarified that it itself, as the "metaverse" company, will not be doing the same. Instead, Meta is already "exploring ways to incorporate biometrics into its emerging metaverse business."
Article Link: Facebook Wants to Open 'Welcoming' Retail Stores Where People Can Experience the 'Metaverse'
I so enjoyed reading the comments. Everyone is on the same page here. Well, not literally, as there are 5 pages…. But you know what I mean.
How can you open a store that sells one item? Even tire stores offer varieties.
Instead of a “genius bar” they can offer an “ignorance bar.”
How can you open a store that sells one item? Even tire stores offer varieties.
Instead of a “genius bar” they can offer an “ignorance bar.”
Not sure if they will actually attempt this, but if they do it is doomed to failure.
Facebook, now rebranded to Meta, is looking to open physical retail stores where customers will be able to experience the wide range of products it has to offer, such as Oculus headsets, in a "welcoming" and "judgment-free" experience, according to a new report from The New York Times.
The report says that Facebook executives began floating the idea of a physical retail store last year, but following the company's rebrand to "Meta," the project is now gaining a little more steam. Early designs of the store showcase a minimal and modern design, according to The New York Times, with Meta wanting customers to feel curious and close. The company has considered a few names for its chain of stores, with "Facebook Store" being a top preference.
Facebook's rebrand to Meta comes as part of Mark Zuckerberg's vision of transforming Facebook into not only a social media company, but also a metaverse company. Zuckerberg said the rename had laid the groundwork for the next chapter of his company's history. While now renamed to Meta, Facebook's app will continue to be called Facebook, as will the service itself. Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger will also remain unchanged.
If Meta moves forward with opening a physical retail store, which the report says would be in Burlingame, California, it would be the first physical manifestation of Meta, which boasts more than 3.5 billion digital users around the world. The "Facebook Store" will let people try a range of Oculus products, which will be renamed to Meta as part of the rebrand. Products such as the Oculus Quest will be renamed the Meta Quest.
Earlier this week, possibly in an attempt to sway public opinion and scrutiny, Facebook said it would stop facial recognition on 1 billion users, and delete all of the current data it has. A few days later, Meta clarified that it itself, as the "metaverse" company, will not be doing the same. Instead, Meta is already "exploring ways to incorporate biometrics into its emerging metaverse business."
Article Link: Facebook Wants to Open 'Welcoming' Retail Stores Where People Can Experience the 'Metaverse'
I watched the entire Meta presentation just for the LOLs. At one point, they showed someone working in a virtual office, with a virtual desk and virtual papers, and virtual computers.
No one wants this. Literally no one! Personally, I think the future is AR, not VR. As a deaf person, my absolute dream is AR glasses with live closed captioning. I love the AR stuff Apple has done with their phones.
No one wants this. Literally no one! Personally, I think the future is AR, not VR. As a deaf person, my absolute dream is AR glasses with live closed captioning. I love the AR stuff Apple has done with their phones.
Just like Afterlife - with small [Zuc] modifications:
- the goal is constant engagement: the zombies on the commute wear helmets and ... meta
- to maximise engagement: you can now meet a virtual "influencers" (think Qanon, Anti-vax)
- all your data is harvested and sold
- commercials are presented like a movie, where followers can interact
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all to maximise $$$ for Zuc; what could possibly go wrong?
- the goal is constant engagement: the zombies on the commute wear helmets and ... meta
- to maximise engagement: you can now meet a virtual "influencers" (think Qanon, Anti-vax)
- all your data is harvested and sold
- commercials are presented like a movie, where followers can interact
....
all to maximise $$$ for Zuc; what could possibly go wrong?
Facebook "Store" is an appropriate name as it describes what they do with your personal data.
A store from facebook! Wonder what all things it can offer besides VR headset
The more I see of Zuckerberg's face on Mac Rumors, the more I click away to other websites.
New rebrand must be an opportunity to undo the tiny bit of privacy you have from Facebook now.