Metaverse platforms to propel VR into $51bn industry
Virtual reality’s important role in the future of work and its part in the development of metaverse platforms will augment its appeal in the long-term, says GlobalData.
In the coming weeks, the technology will no longer automatically recognise if people’s faces appear in memories, photos or videos, says the social media firm.
Facebook looks to hide troubles behind new metaverse strategy
The company claims its Meta strategy will create an “embodied internet” of virtual worlds, but analysts argue it’s an attempt to deflect a disastrous brand perception.
Zuckerberg reveals Facebook’s R74bn security war chest
Amid increased scrutiny of its operations, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook’s systems are the most effective at reducing harmful content across the industry.
Social media showdown ahead as users demand autonomy
Decentralised social media platforms gain popularity, as assertive users across the globe resist online censorship and gain more control over their data.
Mobile network operators in the country have been instructed to switch off access to social media sites, as regional pressure ratchets up on King Mswati III.
IEC, social media partners fight fake news as elections near
The Independent Electoral Commission and Media Monitoring Africa partner with social media to fight disinformation in the run-up to municipal elections.