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The Metaverse in Review december 14, 2022
Matthew Ball, CEO of Epyllion, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to wrap up Season 3 with a discussion about key developments in metaverse technology, the state of the market, and his latest book, The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything.
Building the Infrastructure of the Metaverse november 29, 2022
Jon Radoff, CEO of Beamable, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss the current landscape and emerging trends in the Metaverse.
The Evolution of the Metaverse november 22, 2022
Philip Rosedale, creator of Second Life, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss the evolution of metaverse technology and philosophy over the last several decades.
Digital Twins in the Metaverse november 15, 2022
Keith Bentley, Executive VP, CTO & Co-Founder of Bentley Systems joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to talk about digital twins, interoperability and open source, and his unique career as a technologist and business leader.
Fashion in the Metaverse november 8, 2022
Christine Marzano, CEO and Co-Founder of BODS, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to talk about her career journey in fashion and technology and the future of virtual fit solutions in the metaverse.
Ping Fu: Bridging the Real and the Virtual november 1, 2022
Ping Fu, innovator, entrepreneur, and artist, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to describe her journey from China to Co-founding a leading 3D software company, the boards of LiveNation, Burning Man and others, and discuss how the metaverse will bridge the real and virtual worlds.
Boz and the Meta-verse oktober 18, 2022
Andrew "Boz" Bosworth, CTO of Meta and Head of Reality Labs, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to talk about Meta’s vision for the metaverse, VR, platforms, and much more.
Avatars in the Metaverse oktober 11, 2022
Timmu Tõke, CEO and Co-Founder of Ready Player Me, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss avatars and identity in the metaverse.
CAD and the Metaverse oktober 4, 2022
Carl Bass, former President and CEO of Autodesk, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss the role of CAD in the metaverse. Mr. Bass shares his thoughts on generative design tools, 3D printing, and digital twins for the metaverse.
Spearheading the 3D Evolution september 27, 2022
Rev Lebaredian, Vice President, Omniverse & Simulation Technology at NVIDIA, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss his journey in tech, current work, and computer graphics and AI for the metaverse.
Creator Economy in the Metaverse september 20, 2022
Neal Stephenson, author and Co-founder of LAMINA1, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to share what inspired him to write books like Snow Crash and Cryptonomicon, and his thoughts on the technology necessary to empower and pay creators in the open metaverse.
SIGGRAPH '22 Recap september 14, 2022
Neil Trevett, President of The Khronos Group and VP of Developer Ecosystems at NVIDIA, rejoins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to kick off season 3. The group shares a recap of the Building the Open Metaverse full day course at SIGGRAPH, updates on the Metaverse Standards Forum, and a preview of upcoming […]
The Metaverse Standards Forum juli 28, 2022
Neil Trevett, President of The Khronos Group, and VP, Developer Ecosystems at NVIDIA, returns to join Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) for a discussion about the newly created Metaverse Standards Forum and the upcoming Building the Open Metaverse full-day course at SIGGRAPH 2022.
The Role of Telcos in the Metaverse juli 25, 2022
Michaël Trabbia, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of the Orange Group, joins Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss telecommunications in the metaverse. Topics include 5G, the evolution of infrastructure, open standards, and more.
Content Creation and Digital Twins in the Metaverse juli 19, 2022
Raji Arasu, Executive Vice President and CTO, and Diana Colella, SVP for Media & Entertainment at Autodesk join Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss the company's role in the metaverse. The discussion covers the creation of models and content, business models, digital twins, virtual and cloud based production, XR, and more.
Trust and Safety in the Metaverse juli 12, 2022
Tiffany Xingyu Wang, a leader at the intersection of AI and Trust and Safety, and Mark DeLoura, game industry veteran, join Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss Trust and Safety in the Metaverse. This episode covers technical and human challenges, policy and business considerations, and the opportunities ahead in building an […]
Ed Catmull on the Metaverse juni 14, 2022
Dr. Ed Catmull, Former President of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) for a wide-ranging discussion that includes Dr. Catmull's insights on the creation of the first computer-animated feature films, personal experiences working with George Lucas and Steve Jobs, nurturing creativity in organizations, how openness advanced […]
Creativity in the Metaverse mei 31, 2022
Glenn Entis, Academy Award-winning animation pioneer, game industry veteran, and former CEO of Dreamworks Interactive joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss "Creativity in the Metaverse." This episode covers his journey from computer graphics to feature films, his advice for entrepreneurs, and thoughts on art, animation, and AI in the metaverse.
Metaverse, Gaming, and Web3: Exploring “The Sandbox” mei 24, 2022
Sébastien Borget, Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss Web3, crypto-gaming and NFTs in the metaverse.

Microsoft Cuts VR Staff and Leaves Questions About Its Metaverse Ambitions
januari 24, 2023 door Kyle Barr
After the dust cleared from Microsoft making moves to lay off over 10,000 employees—5% of its global workforce—it’s become apparent Microsoft isn’t merely taking a different tact on its virtual reality and mixed reality designs, it’s curtailing several of the major teams supposed to plant their virtual flag in the…Read more...
Meta Claims Metaverse Will Become 'As Important as Smartphones'
januari 19, 2023 door Nikki Main
Meta’s chief product officer, Chris Cox, claims the metaverse will one day become as big a part of consumers’ lives as the smartphone as the company works to create a bigger edge in the digital world. Read more...
Apple Reportedly Delays AR Glasses and Puts All Hopes on Mixed Reality Headsets
januari 18, 2023 door Kyle Barr
Apple is having a real hard time getting its still nonexistent AR glasses to a state of less-nonexistance. So much so, that the latest reports show Apple may even need to delay its still-unannounced AR glasses and instead focus solely on its still-unannounced mixed reality headset.Read more...
Meta Abandons Original Quest VR Headset
januari 10, 2023 door Kyle Barr
With only one iteration ahead, Meta has declared that its first Meta Quest VR headset won’t be receiving any more love or TLC.Read more...
Razer's New Head-Tracking Desktop Soundbar Ensures Users Always Hear a Full 3D Audio Effect
januari 5, 2023 door Andrew Liszewski
One of the big challenges of faking a surround sound experience with just a single speaker is that users often have to remain in a very specific spot to hear the full effect. But with Razer’s new Leviathan V2 Pro desktop sound bar, gamers can move around as much as they like thanks to a […]
HTC Launches VIVE XR Elite Headset
januari 5, 2023 door David M. Ewalt
HTC on Thursday announced its new all-in-one mixed reality headset, the VIVE XR Elite. The $1,099 consumer flagship device combines augmented and virtual reality capabilities into a single device and represents the Taiwanese consumer electronics company’s argument against Meta’s $1,499 Quest Pro, which was…Read more...
Why Meta Is (and Isn’t) Driving the Metaverse Conversation
januari 5, 2023 door Paul Armstrong
In October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg announced that his company, Facebook, owner and operator of the biggest social networks in the world, would change its focus from the business of two-dimensional social networking to “the metaverse” and spend $10 billion per year to get there. Since then, the journey has been rocky for…Read more...
Meta's Not Giving Up on the Metaverse Just Yet
december 19, 2022 door Mack DeGeurin
Much has changed since Mark Zuckerberg last year boldly proclaimed the company once known as Facebook would charge the world headfirst into the so-called metaverse. A historic tech downturn grabbed hold of Meta and left it with 11,000 fewer employees and a stock price down a whopping 65%. Meta reportedly burned over…Read more...
John Carmack Quits Meta, Burns His Virtual Bridges Behind Him
december 19, 2022 door Kevin Hurler
Meta’s pivot away from social media and into virtual reality has hit another snag. One of the company’s executives, John Carmack, who helped build Meta’s Oculus company as Chief Technology Officer—is stepping away from Meta amidst frustration over the company’s efficiency.Read more...
My Slow-Moving Ride in the Motorverse, the New ‘Metaverse for Cars’
december 17, 2022 door Thomas Germain
On a brisk November afternoon, a company called Holoride picked me up from Gizmodo’s Midtown Manhattan office in a new, metallic-blue Audi SUV. Holoride’s CEO Nils Wollny stepped out, well-coiffed and wearing a t-shirt branded with the word “Motorverse.” Grinning, he beckoned me into the car. “Are you ready?” he asked…Read more...

Avocados From Mexico Ad Campaign Features AR & AI
februari 3, 2023 door Kyle Melnick
The “Always Good” experience will include a Super Bowl TV spot as well as a variety of digital activations powered by AR and AI technology. This coming week, the Kansas City Chiefs will be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII. If you’re anything like me, however, you’re far more interested in the […]
Louis Vuitton Covers Famous Landmarks With AR Dots
februari 3, 2023 door Kyle Melnick
See iconic locations like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty like never before with immersive technology. World-renowned fashion house Louis Vuitton has partnered with acclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama on a colorful new campaign powered by augmented reality (AR) technology, according to Vogue Business. Using Snap’s Landmarker Lenses, which allows developers to create […]
VR Game Futuclass Teaches You Basic Chemistry
februari 3, 2023 door Kyle Melnick
Experiment your way through a variety of hydrogen VR lessons in this unique educational experience. VR has proven to be an incredible tool when it comes to education. The technology allows students the ability to immerse themselves in a variety of different subjects like never before. So far we’ve seen everything from historical VR experiences […]
This VR Game Is All About Hurling Monkey Doo Doo
februari 2, 2023 door Bobby Carlton
Climb trees, collect bananas, and use your own digital doo doo to attack your opponents. Despite having launched just two days ago, the VR game Monkey See Monkey Doo Doo has already managed to attract over 10,000 players, thanks in large part to its hilarious gameplay mechanics that have you tossing monkey poop at your […]
Horizon Worlds VR Metaverse Coming To Web & Mobile
februari 2, 2023 door Kyle Melnick
Meta has also begun testing “members-only worlds” featuring exclusive content. Meta this week announced that it has given a select group of users the ability to grow and moderate their own communities by creating “members-only worlds.” These closed spaces feature exclusive VR content accessible by a hand-picked group of Horizon Worlds users. According to an […]
The Mega-Popular VR Game Echo VR Is Shutting Down
februari 1, 2023 door Kyle Melnick
Service for Echo Arena and Echo Combat will end on August 1st, 2023. Originally released back in 2017 on Oculus Rift, Echo VR has over the years cemented itself as one of the most popular multiplayer games available on VR headsets. Unfortunately, developed Ready at Dawn and Meta this week announced that they are shutting […]
Audi’s EV Concept Features Support For AR Glasses
februari 1, 2023 door Kyle Melnick
The futuristic SUV features a digital console that can only be seen using AR technology. German automotive manufacturer Audi recently unveiled a new concept SUV that can turn into a pickup truck on-demand. The “Actisphere” vehicle features a range of over 600 km, 800-volt charging technology, and no local emissions. Not only that, but the […]
Sharecare Is Using VR To Improve Workforce Health
januari 31, 2023 door Bobby Carlton
The pilot program saw an 82% engagement rate and a 280% boost in average weekly exercise time. Sharecare, a digital health company that helps people unify and manage their health, is launching a new health program called Get Active, which uses VR technology to help employers motivate their workforce to get active. The pilot program […]
You Can Now Play Pickleball In VR
januari 30, 2023 door Kyle Melnick
The fast-growing sport arrives on Meta Quest VR headsets. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of Pickleball. A cross between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, the relatively unknown sport has recently exploded in popularity within the United States and Canada. So it was only a matter of time until someone made a […]
OREO Launches Its Own VR Metaverse Experience
januari 24, 2023 door Kyle Melnick
The OREOVERSE is available now via Horzion Worlds. This week OREO unveiled a new limited-edition flavor, the Most OREO OREO, which features real OREO grind mixed in the creme. In celebration of the new product, the company has created its own metaverse experience accessible on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro headsets. According to […]

Officer who investigated Indigenous man’s death in Thunder Bay demoted, family says more needed
februari 6, 2023 door Sawyer Bogdan
Shawn Harrison has been demoted to sergeant but can return to his rank of staff sergeant after 18 months if his disciplinary record remains unblemished.
Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates this year? What market watchers are saying
februari 6, 2023 door
After the rate decision on Jan. 25, Governor Tiff Macklem in an interview pushed back against traders who were betting that the central bank would cut rates as soon as October.
Vancouver police investigate man’s homicide in Chinatown
februari 6, 2023 door Amy Judd
Vancouver police officers were called to an area of Chinatown overnight after a man was found dead.
Sask. Premier Scott Moe expecting increased health care funding ahead of meeting
februari 6, 2023 door Brody Langager
Moe said the premiers asked for a $28-billion increase to the federal government's contributions to health care, calling it a return to the feds being a fair funding partner.
Real-life Doogie Howser: Boy, 9, becomes one of the youngest-ever high school graduates
februari 6, 2023 door Sarah Do Couto
David Balogun, who lives with his family in Pennsylvania, has already finished a semester of community college.
Barrie Ont. woman charged with attempted murder after police officer stabbed
februari 6, 2023 door Sawyer Bogdan
A 20-year-old woman is facing charges of attempted murder and assault after an officer was stabbed while responding to a person in crisis over the weekend.
Raj Grewal seeking dismissal of criminal charges connected to time as Liberal MP
februari 6, 2023 door
In 2020, the RCMP charged Raj Grewal with four counts of breach of trust and one count of fraud over $5,000, but only two breach of trust charges remain.
Quebec premier calls Montreal byelection to replace ex Liberal leader Anglade
februari 6, 2023 door Alessia Simona Maratta
Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne was held by Dominique Anglade, who resigned after her once-dominant party won less than 15 per cent of the vote in the October election.
Consortium president ‘hopeful and optimistic’ Bulldogs will be back after Hamilton redevelopment
februari 6, 2023 door Don Mitchell
The private operators of FirstOntario Centre insist they want the Bulldogs to return to Hamilton once a multi-million-dollar renovation of downtown arena is complete.
Vernon man faces charges after being found with gun during overdose
februari 6, 2023 door Kathy Michaels
A 23-year-old man from Vernon, B.C., who overdosed was revived but now faces a number of potential firearms related charges after being found with a gun on him.