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Judge Denies Meta Motion to Dismiss FTC Antitrust Lawsuit
- A judge ruled that the FTC lawsuit against Meta will go to trial, largely denying Meta's motion to dismiss the case.
- The FTC filed the suit in 2020, alleging that Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were illegal efforts to maintain a monopoly.
- The judge dismissed the allegation that Facebook restricted third-party app developers' access to remain dominant in the market.
- No date has been set for the trial.
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Registration now open for December’s OpenSim Community Conference
- The Opensimulator Community Conference is now open for registration.
- The conference will take place from December 6 to December 8, 2024.
- The conference will feature presentations, panels, performances, and immersive tours showcasing the works in the OpenSimulator user base.
- Virtual seats are limited, and registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
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WoW Factor: Thoughts on World of Warcraft getting housing and Classic Classic fresh start servers
- Blizzard Entertainment has announced that player housing is coming to World of Warcraft in the next expansion, which will most likely be in 2026.
- Blizzard has no intention of scaling down WoW Classic any time soon, but Era of Discovery is going to enter its own personal endgame by spring 2022.
- Pandaria Classic is releasing next summer, while there is no Classic+ announcement.
- WoW Classic Classic fresh start realms are launching on November 21 with PvP, PvE, and hardcore varieties and will go into Burning Crusade after a year.
- Patch 11.1: Undermined is coming in early 2025 and is expected to have four factions, Operation Floodgate dungeon, two new delves, Liberation of Undermine raid and more.
- WoW is getting updated graphics for Warcraft 1 and 2, along with patch 2.0 for Warcraft 3.
- Blizzard is investing in its famous trilogy and updating them for modern audiences and if players already own the games, the $40 price of the full Battle Chest scales accordingly.
- Blizzard has released the 2025 roadmap which looks packed plus the Midnight expansion will be revealed in late summer.
- Blizzard announced that player housing is coming to World of Warcraft in the next expansion, which most likely will be 2026.
- Blizzard is finally getting over its grudging 'well we gave you garrisons' phase and executing the player housing feature properly.
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Meta Must Face Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Purchases
- Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, must face trial in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit over concerns about antitrust issues related to its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
- Judge James Boasberg in Washington denied Meta's motion to dismiss the case but dismissed one of the allegations made against it regarding hampering third-party developers' access to its platform.
- The FTC alleged that Meta acted illegally to maintain its social network monopoly, while Meta argued that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp have been beneficial for competition and consumers.
- Facebook purchased Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014, and both purchases were initially cleared of antitrust issues. However, in 2020, Meta's Facebook faced antitrust lawsuits from the FTC and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories.
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Xbox Boss Says No 'Red Line' With Exclusives, Including Even Halo
- Microsoft's CEO of gaming, Phil Spencer, says more Xbox games will be coming to other platforms, including potentially the next Halo game.
- Spencer stated that there are no 'red lines' in their portfolio that prevent games from being released on other consoles.
- He mentioned that it is too early to make a decision on the next version of Halo regarding its availability on other platforms.
- Recent reports suggest that Microsoft's leadership is pushing for more Xbox games to transition to PlayStation and Switch.
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Why the metaverse isn’t ready to be the future of work just yet
- While proponents of the metaverse may suggest it be the future of remote work, until issues of user interaction, ergonomics and cybersickness are resolved, it is not likely to become a mainstream solution in the immediate future.
- Metaverse is used to describe the convergence of physical and virtual space accessed through computers and enabled by immersive technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.
- Remote work rose to 40% in April 2020 and fell to 18.7% as of May 2024 in Canada but collaborative work can potentially suffer in remote contexts.
- Metaverse is primarily used with VR head-mounted displays and has been explored before with limited success.
- Issues with VR systems can cause usability issues such as lack of finesse, physical strain, and cybersickness.
- Cybersickness - visually induced motion sickness commonly observed with VR use - is believed to be caused by visual-vestibular mismatches.
- Postural stability and sudden motions in VR can cause users to lose their stability, which can only be mitigated through better system design.
- Until issues of user interaction, ergonomics, and cybersickness are resolved, the metaverse will not be ready to fully replace traditional office environments or provide a completely effective alternative for remote work.
- While remote work in the metaverse may appeal to some, it is unlikely to become a mainstream solution anytime soon.
- The metaverse supports collaboration in virtual spaces but remote work still lacks “water cooler moments”—impromptu encounters between employees that can spark innovation.
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Xbox Is Working On A Gaming Handheld But It's Still A Few Years Out
- Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that Xbox is working on a PC gaming handheld.
- The portable device is still a few years away and plans could change depending on market conditions.
- Microsoft is exploring its own dedicated PC gaming device while expanding its Xbox exclusives to other platforms.
- It is unclear what an Xbox handheld would offer that is different from existing options like the Steam Deck, Rog Ally, and Switch.
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A product manager behind Facebook's dating feature explains how it's looking to compete with apps like Tinder and Bumble
- Facebook Dating, the dating feature launched in 2019, has expanded with new features.
- The team behind Facebook Dating believes it can help users struggling with dating app fatigue.
- Facebook Dating is free and offers features like unlimited likes, revisiting rejected profiles, and sorting matches by interests.
- Additional features include the Matchmaker tool, integration with Instagram, and the ability to send secret crushes.
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Facebook’s parent company, Meta, wins ‘Shonky’ award for not tackling scam ads
- Facebook's parent company, Meta, has won an award for its poor performance in tackling scam ads.
- Consumer group CHOICE awarded Meta a ‘Shonky’ because it failed to protect Australians from scams.
- Last year, Facebook’s social media platforms accounted for 76% of all reported social media scam losses.
- Meta was accused of making $44m from networks that were subsequently removed for 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour', including political manipulation and scams.
- CHOICE found three suspicious Facebook ads, but when reported to Meta, they remained live for up to four days.
- The Shonky Awards highlight product and business practices and were awarded to Meta, NIB, Acerpure, Daily Juice and GroundingWell.
- Former government cybersecurity boss Alastair MacGibbon accused social media companies of being “wilfully blind towards criminality on their sites”.
- Meta responded to criticism by invoking a US law called Section 230, which gives it immunity from liability for fraudulent ads.
- Consumer watchdog the ACCC is pushing for tougher controls on technology giants, including Google, Apple and Amazon, to tackle scams and fraud.
- CHOICE has been campaigning for mandatory obligations on social media companies, including Meta, to do more to prevent scams and support scam victims.
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I have Meta Quest 3S and this is the best VR accessory yet — it’s on sale
- The Meta Quest 3S's best VR accessory is a custom strap called Kiwi Design Quest 3-Quest 3S headstrap.
- The headstrap is currently on sale for 20% off, priced at $24 with a coupon code.
- The Kiwi Design headstrap improves comfort and is easy to adjust, making it suitable for kids.
- It provides a quick, easy, and reliable fit, ensuring the headset stays in place during gameplay.
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World of Warcraft teams up with Washington Football for no apparent reason
- World of Warcraft is collaborating with the Washington Football team for a special event.
- The University of Washington will be transformed into the 'University of Warcraft' for the 20th-anniversary celebration.
- The collaboration will feature a custom 'University of Warcraft' logo, World of Warcraft-themed fan zone, and mascots leading the team onto the field.
- Players and social media content from University of Washington football players will promote the rebranding.
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 493: Landing on Brighter Shores
- This week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast discusses LOTRO's new expansion, Brighter Shores release, Star Reach's new trailer, FFXIV's Patch 7.1, and controller support for MMOs.
- Lord of the Rings Online releases Legacy of Morgoth as part of its expansion.
- Brighter Shores launches, delivering new content for players.
- ArcheAge Chronicles and Chrono Odyssey experience delays.
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OpenSim Worlds Fair will be held in March
- The OpenSim Worlds Fair is set to launch on March 1, 2025, and will celebrate innovation, creativity, art, technology, fashion, and education in OpenSim.
- The fair will be held on the Wolf Territories grid, owned by Lone Wolf, and is designed to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and interests within the virtual community.
- The OpenSim Worlds Fair will feature at least 17 themed stages, showcasing a variety of genres including rock and roll, Motown, Latin, and retro.
- The fair offers exhibition spaces for participants looking to showcase their work, talents, and creativity, providing a platform for cultural exchange and innovation.
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What Ethical Challenges Exist in the Virtual World of Metaverse Rang? | META RGB
- Metaverse Rang implements advanced monitoring systems and ethical standards to prevent misuse and ethical violations.
- The platform promotes inclusivity by designing culturally sensitive and accessible experiences for diverse users.
- Metaverse Rang employs fact-checking protocols and restricts advertising practices to prevent the spread of misinformation.
- The platform encourages positive interactions through community guidelines and ethical norms.
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Here’s what may surface during tomorrow’s Warcraft Direct livestream showcase
- The Warcraft Direct livestream showcase by Blizzard is set to reveal exciting updates for Warcraft III Reforged, WoW Classic, WoW Retail, Hearthstone, and Warcraft Rumble.
- Leaked information suggests a 2.0 update for Warcraft III Reforged, a remaster of Warcraft II, and a new gameplay mode called Dark Realm.
- The livestream may also announce the release date for patch 11.0.7 and provide an initial reveal of patch 11.1.
- Blizzard plans to celebrate WoW's 20-year anniversary with a retrospective video showcasing 20 years of adventure.
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