Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 10/28 – Facebook’s New Name Is Meta
Oct 28, 2021
Facebook is now called Meta, marking a bold attempt to shape the future of the metaverse. New VR features and fitness innovations were unveiled, along with future plans for Oculus that downplay mandatory Facebook accounts. Meanwhile, GitHub's AI tool, Copilot, is transforming how developers code, contributing to nearly a third of new submissions. The new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is perfect for DIY enthusiasts, while MacBook Pro users are finding ways to cope with the notorious notch affecting app visibility.
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Facebook's New Name: Meta
- Facebook's new corporate name is Meta, emphasizing their shift towards the metaverse.
- Zuckerberg believes this change is necessary to encompass the company's future endeavors.
Underwhelming Metaverse Event
- Brian McCullough attempted to watch the Meta announcement on his Oculus but found the experience underwhelming.
- He was placed in a virtual theater, viewing the same content as on a regular screen.
Zuckerberg's Metaverse Vision
- Zuckerberg envisions the metaverse as a more immersive digital experience, going beyond VR and AR.
- He anticipates seamless continuity across devices, transitioning from phone conversations to holographic interactions.