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Mocking Meta: Facebook’s virtual reality name change prompts backlash
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theguardian.comThe announcement by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that the social media giant will change the name of its holding company to Meta in a virtual-reality rebrand has prompted dismay and bemusement.
On Thursday, Zuckerberg said Metawould encompass Facebook as well as apps such as Instagram, WhatsApp and the virtual reality brand Oculus.
“Announcing Meta — the Facebook company’s new name,” the tech giant said in a tweet. “Meta is helping to build the metaverse, a place where we’ll play and connect in 3D. Welcome to the next chapter of social connection.”
<p lang=«en» dir=«ltr» xml:lang=«en»>The metaverse is the next evolution of social connection. It's a collective project that will be created by people all over the world, and open to everyone. Read more on theguardian.comAbout this in other media
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