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FTC Opposing Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking to block Microsoft from completing the purchase of the metaverse-focused video game company Activision Blizzard. Microsoft acquired the gaming developer early…
Animoca Brands Acquires Majority Stake in Music Metaverse Company PIXELYNX
Animoca Brands has taken the majority stake in the music metaverse gaming platform PIXELYNX. The acquisition was made via an Animoca-controlled subsidiary. Animoca Brands PIXELYNX is a music metaverse gaming…
Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro Are Now Officially Available in Germany After 2-Year Absence
Both Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro are now officially sold in Germany. Although German authorities never officially banned Meta from selling its hardware in the country, the company…
Samsung Expected to Launch a Mixed Reality Headset in 2023
Samsung will reportedly launch a mixed-reality headset in 2023, ahead of Apple’s headset launch in the same year. It appears Samsung is keen to keep in step with its key…
Sony Has Acquired the 3D Animation Company Beyond Sports
With the acquisition, Sony is aiming to provide a complete sports metaverse experience to users. Sony has recently acquired Beyond Sports which specializes in leveraging real-world data to generate 3D…
Sony Has Patented a Blockchain Trading System Ahead of the PSVR 2 Launch
Sony is set to introduce a digital asset trading platform in the run-up to the PlayStation VR2 launch next year. Sony released a patent last week for an in-game blockchain…
Sony Starts Accepting Preorders for its PlayStation VR 2 Headset
Preorders for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR 2 headset have opened today. Prospective buyers who had expressed an interest in the headset early on through Sony’s official website have started getting…
Pico 4 Sales Have Been Disappointing
A Chinese news outlet is reporting that Pico 4 headset sales have been disappointing and have not met the company’s expectations. The report by Sina Technology is citing “multiple insiders”…
Pimax Announces a Handheld Console That Has VR Support
Pimax has announced a new handheld console, Pimax Portal, designed with an accessory that transforms the accessory into a virtual reality headset. The accessory has been designed to combine virtual…
Report: Mass Production for Apple Headset to Begin in March
Apple is set to begin the mass production of its AR/VR headset in March 2023, according to a DigiTimes report. The Taiwanese publication DigiTimes report is citing sources that have…