The Vergecast Facebook becomes Meta / Pixel 6 review / Macbook Pro review
Oct 29, 2021
The hosts dive into Facebook's rebranding to Meta, sparking discussions about the metaverse and its implications. They dissect the impressive features of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, along with the latest MacBook Pro reviews. Expect humorous takes on Apple's quirks, such as the hype around a polishing cloth. The conversation also highlights skepticism around virtual reality avatars and the challenges facing Facebook as it attempts to attract a younger audience. Tech reviews blend seamlessly with playful banter, making for an engaging dialogue.
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Metaverse Keynote Vaporware
- Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse keynote showcased many CGI concepts.
- These concepts included virtual avatars in a space station and AR animals.
Coordinated Rebranding
- Facebook orchestrated a coordinated rebranding effort.
- Executives changed their social media bios and the headquarters sign was updated.
Reason for Rebranding
- Facebook rebranded to Meta partly because of user frustration with logging into Quest headsets with Facebook accounts.
- This highlights Zuckerberg's focus on the metaverse over current Facebook issues.