Zuckerberg predicted in July that Facebook will transition from "primarily being a social media company to being a metaverse company" over the next five years.įacebook bought Oculus, a company that makes virtual reality headsets, for $2 billion in 2014 and has since been developing Horizon, a digital world where people can interact using VR technology. And Europeans will be shaping it right from the start," Facebook said in a blog post. "The metaverse has the potential to help unlock access to new creative, social, and economic opportunities. The technology might, for example, allow someone to don virtual reality glasses that make it feel as if they're face-to-face with a friend - when in fact they are thousands of miles apart and connected via the internet. Zuckerberg's firm has announced plans to hire 10,000 people in the European Union to build the metaverse, but other tech players are also scrambling to stake a claim in the online world. It grabbed headlines last month when Facebook changed its parent company name to "Meta" to reflect founder Mark Zuckerberg's commitment to the concept. The metaverse is expected to develop into an online platform that makes virtual experiences - such as chatting with a friend or attending a concert - feel face-to-face. "Together, Unity and Weta Digital can create a pathway for any artist, from any industry, to be able to leverage these incredibly creative and powerful tools," he said. Jackson said the opportunity to use Weta's ground-breaking programmes was a "game-changer" for those working in creative industries. Under the deal, Unity takes over Wellington-based Weta Digital's technology and engineering assets while Jackson retains majority ownership of a standalone film effects company called WetaFX. "We are thrilled to democratise these industry-leading tools and bring the genius of Sir Peter Jackson and Weta's amazing engineering talent to life for artists everywhere," Unity president John Riccitiello said in a statement.
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The game will launch for PC and PCVR initially, however a special mobile edition of the game will be available in Q1 2022. Click on the Unity Hub option to reveal more options. Type Unity Hub to find the Unity Hub option. On the right panel, you will see a search bar under Apps & Features section. The firm said Weta's technology - used in blockbusters such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "Avatar" - would allow its subscribers to create their own ultra-realistic corner of a virtual world. Highstreet World is currently in private Alpha and is built on Unity by a team with over 6 years experience in the VR industry. Once the Settings app has been opened, go to Apps and Apps & Features.
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