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Meta Introduces Orion: A Breakthrough in Augmented Reality Glasses
Meta Unveils Orion: The Future of Augmented Reality
Meta Steps into the AR Wearables Market
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently announced a groundbreaking innovation in the form of Orion, its first True Augmented Reality Glasses. The product event, hosted by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, showcased the impressive technical capabilities of the glasses, marking a potential shift towards mainstream acceptance of AR wearables.
The Evolution of the Web and AR/VR Technology
From Web1 to Web3: The Journey of the Internet
AR/VR technology, along with the rise of digital wallets, signals the transition into Web3, the next era of the internet. Wearables, including AR glasses, serve as the gateway to the Metaverse, a new shared online reality with vast potential for accessibility and health monitoring.
Zuckerberg’s Vision for the Future
From Smartphones to Wearables: Meta’s Metaverse Ambitions
Mark Zuckerberg envisions a future where wearable glasses could replace smartphones by the end of the decade. Meta’s Reality Labs division is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of the Metaverse, despite substantial financial losses incurred in pursuit of this vision.
The Need for an Open Metaverse
Challenges of Corporate Metaverse Dominance
Concerns arise over tech giants like Facebook shaping the standards and interface of the next web era. Advocates for an “Open Metaverse” emphasize the importance of decentralized ownership and digital rights to safeguard user data and ensure individual freedoms in virtual spaces.
Paving the Way for a Decentralized Metaverse
OMA3: Championing Web3 Principles in the Metaverse
OMA3, a coalition of Web3 companies, aims to create a decentralized and interoperable metaverse where users retain control over their data and assets. By establishing shared protocols and standards, OMA3 envisions a future metaverse that prioritizes user ownership and seamless connectivity across virtual worlds.
The Future of VR/AR Technology and the Metaverse
Realizing the Metaverse: Beyond VR and AR
While VR and AR technology offer glimpses into the metaverse, a truly decentralized and user-centric virtual world requires a broader commitment to Web3 principles. As the metaverse evolves, initiatives like OMA3 play a crucial role in shaping a more inclusive and empowering online landscape.
Alex Tapscott, author of “Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier” and managing director of the Digital Asset Group, a division of Ninepoint Partners LP