Goodbye Facebook, Hello Metaverse

Facebook has changed its name after facing public scrutiny.

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It is now going simply as Meta.

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However, names of its apps like Facebook and Instagram, are staying the same for now.

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The name change marks “the next chapter of social connection.”

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Zuckerberg showed off new technology that features the next generation of social media.

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His hope is that people will be able to interact with each other as avatars in 3D space.

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He admitted that his new Metaverse is “a long way off” for most users.

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However, Meta plans to spend over $10 billion dollars to make it a reality.

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Most fans weren’t impressed and called the technology “horrific.”

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