Meta Offers Video Calling with Cartoon Avatars

Jim HendlerJuly 12, 23Avatar, Messenger, Meta

Video calling is generally not favored by many individuals, unless it involves special occasions like meeting a baby for the first time. The hassle of having to groom oneself just to answer a call is not appealing. However, Meta has come up with a solution by introducing a set of tools that incorporate cartoon avatars into video conferencing. The company defines this as a “third option” that rests between a voice-only call and a full video call. You can participate in video chats, but it’s your avatar that other participants…

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Ubisoft’s ‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’ Set to Launch on December 7th 2023

Adarsh V.KJune 13, 23Avatar, Games, Gaming, Ubisoft

The release of Ubisoft’s open-world Avatar game is imminent, as we were given a detailed preview of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora at the Summer Game Fest preview event. James Cameron made an appearance in a pre-recorded segment, hinting at the introduction of “new environments, flora and fauna, and characters” in the game. The cinematic trailer shows how this story fits into the Avatar movies. In short, it spans the events of both games, with the main character being kidnapped during the events of the first film and being trained by…