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Why Mark Zuckerberg Won’t Own the Metaverse

ARPost

Despite this long history, it was Facebook’s purchase of Oculus in 2014 that signaled the beginning of what has been an eight-year gold rush for AR and VR. But the possibilities opened up by AR and VR are vast, and there’s an alternate vision of the metaverse as something that enables human connection, rather than isolation.

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NBA to Broadcast 26 Games Live in VR This Season via NextVR

Road to VR

The VR viewing schedule tips off October 26th with the New Orleans Pelicans vs. the Houston Rockets, and will feature a top game each week throughout the NBA regular season. SEE ALSO Report: Facebook Strikes Deal with Ray-Ban Parent Company to Design "AR glasses". You’ll find the schedule at the bottom of the article.

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Check out best VRFest video, game nominees—3 days left to vote

Hypergrid Business

Visit Houston. Science 360 Oculus Build. Singing Stones VR. Sites in VR. Stavroz talks Ibiza. Tampa Florida in 360. The Times Square Experience Trailer. Virtual guided tour of Paris : Eiffel tower District. Visit the Faroe Islands. Welcome to Portland! Nominees for Best VR Real Estate Experience. The Martin Penthouse. Lennar Homes.

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