Neowin News Feed for: Supernatural

New study “proves” you can get adequate exercise from your man cave with VR

Paul Hill — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:30:01 +0000

A study conducted by the University of Victoria, Canada, shows that exercise on Meta's Supernatural VR program is actually vigorous and can be used to meet weekly exercise goals from home. Read more...

Meta scores major victory as FTC drops case against Within acquisition

Usama Jawad — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 07:58:01 +0000

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Meta's acquisition of VR fitness company Within, in the first major loss for FTC commissioner Lina Khan. Read more...

Court declines to halt Meta's acquisition of Within in major setback for FTC

Usama Jawad — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:54:07 +0000

A U.S. court has declined a request to halt Meta's acquisition of VR fitness company Within, dealing a major blow to the FTC. It's unclear if the regulator will continue the fight in other avenues. Read more...

Meta slams FTC for blocking its acquisition of Within

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:42:02 +0000

Meta has responded to the FTC's lawsuit against its acquisition of VR fitness studio Within in strong words, saying that the regulator's claims are based on speculation and ideology, not evidence. Read more...