Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’ • Hacker News Board

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by chaostheory » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:30 PM UTC

tomjen3 wrote: post #49

Let us see about the rumors that Apple will launch Apple glasses this fall. If I wanted AR I much rather have it from Tim Cook than Zuckerberg, and Apple knows how to build hardware. Zuckerberg does not.

Like you, I will probably buy Apple’s new AR headset. Both of us are privileged enough to be able to easily afford it, but can most people do the same?

Before you dismiss Facebook’s hardware effort, you should actually try the Oculus Quest 2. At $299 for a full, standalone VR system; imo it even beats some PCVR VR headsets on more than just price.

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by mepian » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:31 PM UTC

tomjen3 wrote: post #49

Let us see about the rumors that Apple will launch Apple glasses this fall. If I wanted AR I much rather have it from Tim Cook than Zuckerberg, and Apple knows how to build hardware. Zuckerberg does not.

The Oculus Quest 2 is really solid hardware, especially considering its low price.

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by chaostheory » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:31 PM UTC

ralertomo wrote: post #44

anoncow wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

With Oculus, IG and FB, they seem pretty close to being the ones to pull it off.

I think having IG and FB is a liability for them. Imo Epic Games is making better choices right now with their acquisitions and marketing strats. Seems more appealing to me.

Epic doesn’t even have a software platform for VR yet. It’ll be awhile before they even catch up to Valve.

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by stingraycharles » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:32 PM UTC

artfulhippo wrote: post #55

The Verge podcast[0] where Zuck made this comment was quite revealing. Without naming Apple specifically, Zuck managed to communicate an intense fear that Facebook would be locked out of Apple's upcoming AR platform. Is the 'metaverse' inevitable? Or is it merely sci-fi wishful thinking? If 'interoperability' and 'decentralization' means that you can't avoid targeted advertising, I'll pass. [0]: https://www.theverge.…

This makes a lot of sense. And given the Oculus, they already have a pretty decent foothold in the AR/VR world.

So as a reaction for Apple becoming “the” gatekeeper for a metaverse platform, Facebook is now doubling down on becoming “the” metaverse platform. Whatever that means.

I wonder whether Facebook is going to try to accomplish this using their existing social networks, or do some acquisitions in the space.

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by mint2 » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:32 PM UTC

nly wrote: post #59

peanut_worm wrote: post #56

Who is this announcement supposed to appeal to other than shareholders

To be fair, given that FB are the 4th biggest company in the S&P 500, almost everyone on this site is probably a shareholder through their retirement plan.

This is true. It’s also unpleasant. At Every paycheck nearly everyone with a 401k is helping zuck.

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by dwighttk » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:33 PM UTC

cblconfederate wrote: post #108

> probably going to resemble some kind of a hybrid between the social platforms that we see today, but an environment where you’re embodied in it Opensimulator (the open source version of second life server) already exists, it is decentralized, self-hosted, and a few thousands of people re already living in it : https://opensimworld.com/

Mr. Zuckerberg doesn’t understand the word “embodied”

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by smoldesu » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:33 PM UTC

ve55 wrote: post #69

I'm surprised how negative the comments here are, even if it is true that 'metaverse' is turning into a pretty silly buzzword. I think there's still coherent concepts defined by it (interfaces becoming much more inline with what humans find natural, integration of VR+AR capabilities, and the 'Internet' becoming more and more 'real life' in general). Facebook is absolutely one of the best-positioned companies to be ab…

I get the feeling that it's all going to look immensely stupid until Apple releases a VR headset, and Facebook is the first company with a native client on it. From there, this "metaverse" concept introduces a virtually limitless amount of content. They could start porting over original VR titles, creating first-class video sharing tools and more.

I despise Facebook, but I wholeheartedly agree here: this is an incredibly well-thought-out move from a company that has money to burn.

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by marto1 » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:33 PM UTC

and we all cheer him on, right !?

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by r00fus » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:33 PM UTC

maxwell wrote: post #39

al2o3cr wrote: post #6

Marketing droid: "We're not a social media company, we're a metaverse company" Normal person: What does that mean? Marketing droid: "The metaverse does not have a specific definition"

It's "a place where all IP can live together, where all kinds of experiences can happen." https://twitter.com/juliey4/status/1205393085145874433

Wow. Either it's a bold and unifying claim, or complete corporate BS.

Re: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will turn into a ‘metaverse’

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Post by zeruch » Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 5:33 PM UTC

CyanBird wrote: post #105

maxwell wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's "a place where all IP can live together, where all kinds of experiences can happen." https://twitter.com/juliey4/status/1205393085145874433

Ahh yes, Facebook has finally ascended and become Zombo.com, their final form

...to be fair, even Zombocom has more actual focus.