I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

You may have seen his videos on YouTube, TikTok, or Twitch, or perhaps you’ve even bumped into him in a virtual world. SNOW SOS, the faceless creator and virtual reality (VR) influencer, has taken the ...

Zuckerberg lauded his Avatar’s ability to stand on its own two feet and further proclaimed avatars’ uses in Facebook and Instagram. Reading time 3 minutes “Legs,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg exclaimed ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

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Meta has announced several updates to the avatars that it wants you to use in the metaverse and beyond. And hey, the avatars will have legs! At least in the virtual sense, if not the physical or ...

The biggest reveal at Meta’s Connect event was its long-promised AR glasses, Orion. As expected, the prototype, each of which reportedly costs around $10,000, won’t be ready for the public any time ...

Mocopi uses six small and lightweight motion sensors for the head, hip, both wrists, and both ankles that can be attached using velcro bands. These capture real-time motion input and the data is then ...

Genies has introduced the Genies Creator & Partner Network to enable brands and others to develop and commercialize digital avatars. The network consists of Genies’ roster of celebrity creators — ...

Following an initial announcement eight months ago, Meta has released its latest avatar system for all Unity VR developers, including support for App Lab titles and limited support for non-Oculus ...