1) Metaverse off to ominous start after VR headset sales shrank in 2022.
Metaverse had a bad start, and sales of virtual reality headsets declined in 2022.
Sales of virtual reality headsets in the U.S. declined 2% year over year to $1.1 billion as of early December, according to NPD Group.
Sales of virtual reality headsets in the U.S. declined 2% year over year to $1.1 billion as of early December, according to NPD Group.
Worldwide shipments of VR headsets as well as augmented reality deviCES dropped more than 12% to 9.6 million in 2022.
Worldwide shipments of VR headsets dropped more than 12% to 9.6 million units.
Apple’s potential entry into the VR market is one of the big developments to look for in 2023.
People are still looking forward to Apple entering the metaverse market.
2) Tesla to run reduced production schedule at xxx plant in January, plan shows.
From Tesla’s plan, Tesla will reduce its production schedule in January.
Tesla has set a target for growth of 50 per cent in output and electric vehicle deliveries in 2022. Based on forecasts for the upcoming fourth quarter, analyst expects production to fall short of that target and end up closer to around 45%.
3) Hong Kong stocks rise as Chief Executive John Lee announces more Covid easing measures.
Hong Kong stocks rise after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced more easing policies for epidemic prevention.Hong Kong stocks rose.
4) European shares end higher on China recovery optimism.
European stocks ended higher on China recovery optimism.
5) Gold prices rise as China relaxes COVID curbs.
Gold prices rise as China relaxes COVID curbs.
6) China to import 45 foreign video games, grants multiple licenses to Tencent.
China has imported 45 foreign video games, and granted multiple licenses to Tencent.
7) LG to Unveil New, Flat Smartphone Camera Module at CES.
LG will launch a new smartphone camera module at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Nowadays, the cameras on the back of mobile phones are bulging. LG’s new module can flatten the back of the phone.
8) Popular food additive could trigger inflammatory bowel disease.
Popular food additives or dyes may trigger inflammatory bowel disease, (such as colorful children's gummies).
9) Japan to require COVID testing for all visitors from China.
Some countries have begun to require COVID testing for tourists from China. (If you have plans to travel abroad , pay attention to their policy changes)
