Metasphere Labs Enters a Definitive Agreement with ARCannabis to
Develop VR Virtual Store
Metasphere Labs Inc. (formerly Looking Glass Labs
Ltd., "
Metasphere Labs" or the
"
Company") (Cboe Canada: LABZ) (OTC: LABZF) (FRA:
H1N) is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive Software
Development Agreement dated June 21, 2024 (the
“
Agreement”) with ARCannabis BC Ltd
(“
ARCannabis”), a prominent cannabis retailer
based in British Columbia. This partnership aims to enhance the
online cannabis shopping experience with the use of advanced
virtual reality (VR) technology.
Pursuant to the Agreement, Metasphere Labs will
design, develop, and deliver a state-of-the-art VR virtual store
for AR Cannabis, leveraging either ThreeJS or Unreal Engine to
create an immersive 3D user interface. The virtual store will be
accessible on Google Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge browsers,
providing a seamless and engaging shopping experience for
customers.
The new VR virtual store will integrate with
ARCannabis' existing backend shopping cart system, powered by the
Cova software service platform, ensuring a smooth transition and
enhanced functionality. Customers will enjoy the same features as
the current online store, with the added benefit of a fully
immersive virtual shopping environment. Additionally, the store is
being designed to be embeddable in open metaverse environments and
gaming platforms like Fortnite, subject to their terms of service,
broadening its accessibility and appeal.
"We are thrilled to partner with ARCannabis to
bring their vision of a VR virtual store to life," said Natasha
Ingram, CEO of Metasphere Labs. "Our expertise in developing
immersive metaverse environments aligns perfectly with AR Cannabis'
innovative approach to retail. This collaboration will set a new
standard for the online shopping experience in the cannabis
industry."
The development of the VR virtual store is set
to be completed by September 1, 2024, followed by a 30-day testing
period to ensure it meets all agreed specifications and
functionalities. The project is valued at $8,000, reflecting
Metasphere Labs' commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative
solutions within a competitive budget.
"We are excited to work with Metasphere Labs to
enhance our customers' shopping experience," said Joe Le,
Co-Founder of ARCannabis. "This VR virtual store will not only
showcase our products in a unique and engaging way but also
reinforce our commitment to leveraging technology to improve
customer satisfaction."
This Agreement further solidifies Metasphere
Labs' position as a leader in the development of immersive and
interactive virtual environments. The Company's dedication to
innovation and excellence continues to drive its success in the
rapidly evolving Web3 and metaverse industries.
For more information about ARCannabis and their
products, please visit https://arcannabis.ca/about-us/
About Metasphere Labs:
Based in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Metasphere Labs develops solutions for the
metaverse, DAOs, gamification, and Web3, addressing social
challenges related to climate change and aiming for a positive
planetary impact.
For more information,
contact Natasha Ingram, CEO, at info@metasphere.earth.
About ARCannabis.
ARCannabis is a Vancouver legal cannabis store
chain, providing British Columbians with the highest quality
recreational cannabis on the market.
Forward-Looking Information
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release that are not purely historical are forward-looking
statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans,
expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such
forward-looking statements include, among other things, the
development of the AR store, other open metaverse projects and the
development of virtual world projects.
The material
assumptions supporting these forward-looking statements include,
among others, that: the Company could mitigate the risks associated
with the blockchain and NFT industry; the ability to compete with
other businesses in the NFT, metaverse and blockchain markets; the
availability of sufficient funding to carry out the Company's
business development plans; favourable market conditions; and the
market acceptance for its products.
Although management
considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information
currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. These
forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including: the
continued growth and adoption of NFT, metaverse and blockchain
offerings; the cost of developing and designing NFTs and metaverses
is economically viable; the Company being able to attract and
retain a sufficient workforce with desired skillsets to develop the
Company's digital offerings; the availability of offerings provided
by third-parties in the NFT, metaverse development and online
gaming market to identify potential transactions; the increasing
adoption of NFTs as a solution for various online gaming,
entertainment and collectible uses; the Company having the ability
to mitigate the risks associated with the blockchain and NFT
industry; and the ability to compete with other businesses in the
NFT, metaverse development, content creation and collectibles
market.
Although management
considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information
currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. These
forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including: the
risk that the Company's offerings are not accepted by the consumer,
the risk that other competitors may offer similar digital
offerings; the risk that there may be negative changes in general
economic and business conditions; the risk that the Company may
have negative operating cash flow and not enough capital to
complete the development of any of its technologies; the risk that
the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing as
necessary; the risk that there may be increases in capital and
operating costs; the risk that the NFT technology may be subject to
fraud and other failures; the risk that there may be technological
changes and developments in the blockchain that make the NFT
solutions obsolete; risks relating to regulatory changes or actions
which may impede the development or operation of the blockchain
solutions; the risk that other competitors may release similar
blockchain offerings; the potential future unviability of the NFT
market in general; the volatile cost of the amount of computational
effort required to execute specific operations on the blockchain,
and other general risks involved in the blockchain solutions.
Risks and
uncertainties about the Company’s business are more fully discussed
in the Company’s disclosure materials, including its reports filed
with the Canadian securities regulators and which can be obtained
from www.sedarplus.ca.
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cause the Company’s actual results, levels of activity, performance
or achievements to be materially different from any future results,
levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or
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Company has attempted to identify factors that could cause actual
results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ
materially from those described in forward-looking statements,
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performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or
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and intentions contained in this news release are reasonable, there
can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or
intentions will prove to be accurate. The Company does not assume
any liability for disclosure relating to any other company
mentioned herein.
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