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Facebook’s developing ‘avatars’ that totally aren’t Bitmoji at all

sudshr47 May 8, 2018

Facebook is working on customizable cartoon user avatars, a totally original concept that is not similar to Snapchat’s Bitmoji in any way.

Twitter user Jane Manchun Wong spotted the feature in the code of Facebook’s Android app, first reported by TechCrunch.

Much like Bitmojis (which, again, are not these at all), you’ll be able to send stickers featuring your new avatar in comments and messages.

Facebook Avatar – Totally not Snapchat’s Bitmoji pic.twitter.com/efVkNCwC6C

— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) May 1, 2018 Read more…

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So… when can I make my avatar fat?

sudshr47 May 7, 2018

Facebook is trying to make VR diverse, and that’s admirable. But it’s missing an easy way to be even more inclusive, and possibly empowering, with many of its users.
The key: Give users the power to create VR avatars that are body accurate, even if i…

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Facebook Spaces VR avatars kind of look like real people now

sudshr47 April 2, 2018

Facebook Spaces is finally redesigning its avatars to look more like you, and less like a corny cartoon character.
The company has added hundreds of new customization and control options to the virtual reality avatars, and has updated their dep…

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Facebook’s plan to unite AR, VR, and News Feed with 3D posts

sudshr47 February 20, 2018

What if you could digitally sculpt a 3D object and share it on Facebook, play with it in virtual reality, or insert it into your world with augmented reality? Facebook is polishing up stages one and two today after first debuting posts of interactive 3D models in News Feed in October that you can move and spin around. Now Facebook 3D posts support the industry standard glTF 2.0 file… Read More

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Virtual reality might save my long-distance relationship

sudshr47 December 9, 2017

The most romantic place I’ve ever been was a grassy hill overlooking a campground. It was late evening; lit-up tents and cabins dotted the valley that sprawled before us. In the distance, stood a black mountain range, the bright edges of the northern lights peering out from behind. I was surrounded by the warm night, a waxing gibbous moon, a canopy of stars.

At least, that’s what it felt like. In reality, I was sitting in the corner of a New York City office, wearing an Oculus Rift headset.

This was my first experience with Facebook Spaces, Facebook’s new virtual reality platform, and for long-distance couples, like me and my boyfriend, I think it could change everything. Read more…

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