Merab Dvalishvili's dominant victory at UFC 316 highlights the UFC's star power issue, as the promotion struggles to find charismatic fighters who can draw mainstream attention, despite Dvalishvili's impressive winning streak and skill.
Tech companies are targeting women and mainstream consumers in their efforts to expand the virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) app market. By promoting non-gaming use cases such as work, fitness, and entertainment, companies like Meta, Apple, and ByteDance are partnering with corporations outside of gaming and acquiring non-gaming app makers. VR-powered fitness apps are seen as a way to attract people who may be intimidated by traditional workout classes, offering immersive and interactive exercise routines. While challenges such as comfort and dizziness remain, enthusiasts believe that Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset could demonstrate the value of VR and help Meta attract customers with a more affordable alternative.