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Nov 2021
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Facebook’s New Name and Reality: Meta (3...

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The term “metaverse” is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industry’s imagination — so much so that one of the best-known internet platforms is rebranding to signal its embrace of the futuristic idea. In this episode, we discuss the reasons behind Facebook rebranding. We also talk about how students with chronic diseases in Sharjah can now continue remo ... Show More
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