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Qatar Hosts Middle East’s First Metaverse FIFA Gaming Tournament

All viewers will receive free NFTs from Ooredoo Nation, which they can exchange for merchandise, use to meet the players and various influencers, or keep for investment purposes.

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3 years ago

May 28, 2022

David Morelo

qatar hosts middle east's first metaverse fifa gaming tournament

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Qatar’s first metaverse FIFA gaming tournament is in full swing.

EA Sports FIFA 22 Champions Cup, as the tournament is called, is taking place at Aspire Ladies Sports Hall in Doha, giving eSports fans from around the world the chance to see leading FIFA players compete for the title.

In total, 12 top EA Sports FIFA 22 players are participating in the tournament, along with 4 regional players who have unlocked the opportunity to experience what it’s like to compete with professionals through Ooredoo Nation – Gamers’ Land online qualification games.

The best player will win $25,000, the second-best player will win $15,000, and the third- and fourth-best players will win $5,000, a grand prize of $50,000 in total.

To make the tournament more fun for those who are just watching and cheering their favorite players on through the screen, plenty of opportunities for viewers to interact with each other and players alike are provided throughout the tournament.

What’s more, all viewers receive free NFTs from Ooredoo Nation – Gamers’ Land, which they can exchange for merchandise, use to meet the players and various influencers, or keep for investment purposes.

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“We are proud and excited to be venturing into the world of Web 3.0 technologies with this latest eSports development, which aligns perfectly with our strategic commitment to investment in innovation,” said Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser Al Thani, Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo.

If you would like to experience EA Sports FIFA 22 Champions Cup yourself, then head over to its official website. Alternatively, you can watch it at any time on YouTube.

In the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, there are currently more than 65 million gamers, and the MENA region is one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming and eSports markets.

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Samsung Smart Glasses Teased For January, Software Reveal Imminent

According to Korean sources, the new wearable will launch alongside the Galaxy S25, with the accompanying software platform unveiled this December.

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2 days ago

December 4, 2024

Nour Nasir

samsung smart glasses teased for january software reveal imminent

Samsung appears poised to introduce its highly anticipated smart glasses in January 2025, alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25. According to sources in Korea, the company will first reveal the accompanying software platform later this month.

As per a report from Yonhap News, Samsung’s unveiling strategy for the smart glasses echoes its approach with the Galaxy Ring earlier this year. The January showcase won’t constitute a full product launch but will likely feature teaser visuals at the Galaxy S25 event. A more detailed rollout could follow in subsequent months.

Just in: Samsung is set to unveil a prototype of its augmented reality (AR) glasses, currently in development, during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event early next year, likely in the form of videos or images.

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The Galaxy Ring, for example, debuted in January via a short presentation during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The full product unveiling came later at MWC in February, and the final release followed in July. Samsung seems to be adopting a similar phased approach with its smart glasses, which are expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025.

A Collaborative Software Effort

Samsung’s partnership with Google has played a key role in developing the smart glasses’ software. This collaboration was first announced in February 2023, with the device set to run on an Android-based platform. In July, the companies reiterated their plans to deliver an extended reality (XR) platform by the end of the year. The software specifics for the XR device are expected to be unveiled before the end of December.

Reports suggest that the smart glasses will resemble Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in functionality. They won’t include a display but will weigh approximately 50 grams, emphasizing a lightweight, user-friendly design.

Feature Set And Compatibility

The glasses are rumored to integrate Google’s Gemini technology, alongside features like gesture recognition and potential payment capabilities. Samsung aims to create a seamless user experience by integrating the glasses with its broader Galaxy ecosystem, starting with the Galaxy S25, slated for release on January 22.