This week, Jamie Reynolds returns to explore the various rival metaverses being built by Meta (formerly Facebook), Microsoft, Niantic and others. Plus, non-newsworthy SpaceX flights, Mars ketchup, and Mothra — and its potato equivalent.

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FOLLOW-UP

Ford is already sold out of its electric crate motor but won’t say how many

NEWS

Space Force Detects Mystery Object in Orbit Alongside Chinese Satellite
SpaceX's Crew-2 astronaut splashdown for NASA: Live updates
SpaceX now expects Crew-3 to launch November 10th
Heinz debuts 'Marz' Edition ketchup made with tomatoes grown in Mars conditions
Meta
Why Facebook’s Metaverse Is Dead on Arrival
Facebook’s Meta: It’s been tried before. Will social, NFTs make the difference?
Ethereum, The Metaverse As Facebook Goes Meta
Facebook retail stores may help launch its metaverse
Facebook Won't Use Facial-Recognition Software, But Meta Will
Microsoft is rolling out its own metaverse
Microsoft is planning 3D metaverse apps for Xbox and gaming
Microsoft president warns that the metaverse is 'not like dying and going to heaven'
Niantic launches platform to build ‘real-world metaverse’ apps
How the metaverse will change transportation as we know it
Vast veggie: huge New Zealand potato weighing 7.9kg could claim world record
A Rat Sized Moth Is Discovered Hanging Out At A School By Construction Workers

PROJECTS

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Never metaverse we didn't like?