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Low Users, Sex Scandals Sink Korean Metaverses; 3AC Sues Terra

South Korea’s tech-savvy population, high-speed internet, and deep gaming culture once made it the perfect setting for metaverse platforms. Despite these strengths, several leading South Korean metaverses are now shutting down due to low user engagement and controversies.

The most recent closure is 2nd Block, a metaverse created by Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit. Dunamu announced it will close on September 9 due to declining user activity since the pandemic began to ease.

This follows the closure of Seoul’s $4.5 million metaverse project, which will shut down on October 16 after less than two years. The platform was designed to offer a digital space for residents and tourists, but it failed to maintain interest.

Even metaverses still in operation are struggling. Zepeto, developed by South Korean internet giant Naver, has shifted focus to the global market, boasting 20 million monthly overseas users, compared to just 1.2 million in South Korea. However, Zepeto has faced domestic criticism after reports emerged of children’s avatars being sexually harassed, with predators coercing minors into sharing explicit images in exchange for in-game items.

In response, South Korean lawmakers proposed stricter penalties for virtual sex offenders, but the bill failed to pass, leaving the issue unresolved. The challenge of tracking predators across international borders complicates enforcement.

In a related legal battle, liquidators of the defunct Singapore crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) have filed a $1.3 billion lawsuit against Terraform Labs. The lawsuit alleges that Terraform misled 3AC about the stability of its stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) and its sister token LUNA. Terra’s collapse in May 2022 led to a $40 billion loss in the Terra ecosystem and forced 3AC into bankruptcy. Terraform Labs settled a $4.47 billion SEC lawsuit in June. Meanwhile, Terraform’s co-founder, Do Kwon, remains in Montenegro awaiting extradition.

Source: cointelegraph.com

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SexLikeReal: PICO 4 Ultra Now Fully Compatible with SLR via Updated DeoVR App

June 18, 2025 – SexLikeReal has confirmed that the PICO 4 Ultra headset is now fully compatible with its platform, following a long-awaited fix to previous compatibility issues. Users can now find the updated DeoVR app available directly in the PICO app store.

The PICO 4 Ultra introduces several notable upgrades over its predecessor, the PICO 4, particularly relevant for immersive adult VR experiences. Equipped with the powerful Qualcomm XR2 Gen 2 chipset and 12GB of memory, the Ultra model delivers smoother rendering and more vibrant visuals. While maintaining the same 105° field of view, the enhanced screen brightness and sharper image quality make virtual scenes feel more lifelike.

Comfort has also been improved through better weight distribution, making the headset ideal for extended use — a significant advantage for users enjoying longer sessions on SLR.

With these updates, SexLikeReal highlights the PICO 4 Ultra as a compelling option for those seeking high-performance VR porn experiences.

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Cloudflare: Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Spotify, Discord, and Chaturbate for Thousands

June 12, 2025 – Thousands of users across Spotify, Discord, Google Cloud, and several adult camming platforms experienced service disruptions Thursday, as Cloudflare confirmed a third-party issue caused by a Google Cloud outage.

The incident, monitored by Downdetector, peaked with outage reports from 46,000 Spotify users, 14,000 Google Cloud users, and 11,000 Discord users. Additionally, services such as Snapchat, Character.ai, and major adult streaming platforms, including Chaturbate, Stripchat, and CamSoda, also saw widespread downtime.

A Cloudflare representative clarified that their core services were not impacted, but that “a limited number of services at Cloudflare use Google Cloud and were affected.” One of the affected components was Cloudflare Workers KV, a backend data storage tool that temporarily went offline.

Google Cloud, which accounts for 12% of the global cloud services market, acknowledged the problem, stating: “We are currently investigating a service disruption.” Users were referred to the public Google Cloud status dashboard for ongoing updates.

By Thursday afternoon, recovery began across several platforms. Cloudflare confirmed progress on their status page, and Spotify redirected users to Google’s dashboard for context. Similar recovery signals were noted across impacted camming sites, which rely on Google Cloud and Cloudflare infrastructure to deliver low-latency, high-reliability streaming.

This outage highlights the broad dependence on cloud giants like Google, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure. Past incidents — including an AWS outage in 2021 and a Cloudflare disruption in 2020 — have shown how interconnected platforms, including those in the adult entertainment industry, are equally exposed to upstream failures.

The incident serves as a reminder that platform resilience and service redundancy remain crucial in today’s cloud-powered digital ecosystem.

Source: Downdetector, CNN, Chaturbate

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SexLikeReal: 120FPS Upgrade Sets New Standard for VR Porn Quality

SexLikeReal is raising the bar for immersive adult content by upgrading its 6K60FPS library to 6K120FPS, aligning with the latest 120Hz headset displays like Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. This upgrade promises a smoother, more realistic experience for viewers who prioritize visual fidelity in their virtual reality sessions.

According to SLR, 120FPS means reduced flicker, more stability, and less eye strain, delivering a premium feel comparable to lossless audio or top-shelf whiskey. The site notes that this level of video fluidity is exclusive to SLR, offering a truly standout experience for those using compatible headsets.

Currently, users can stream 5792×2896@120FPS using 8K decoders, and 16K 120FPS support is in the pipeline. Once released, these will be encoded at 11520×5792@120FPS, pushing the limits of clarity and motion in VR adult entertainment.

Feedback from early viewers has been overwhelmingly positive:

“Goddammit, it immediately looked better than the original”
“Easily the best video quality out there”
“It’s even more life-like in motion, and improved realism is always a plus”

SLR is inviting its users to request 120FPS upgrades from their favorite studios, with the ultimate goal of converting the entire library to this enhanced format. Meanwhile, all 120FPS titles currently available are listed on the site.

Behind the scenes, SLR uses a Canon R5C RF52 camera that records 190º 8192×4096@60FPS fisheye footage at 125Mbps CBR. This is later encoded to H.265 using a meticulous, high-quality process for optimal streaming — capped at 30Mbps to avoid bandwidth and decoding issues, while still preserving stunning clarity.

SLR’s approach matches video frame rates with headset refresh rates: 60FPS for 60Hz, 90FPS for 90Hz, and now 120FPS for 120Hz headsets, delivering motion that feels natural and fluid.

For users seeking more technical detail, SLR recommends checking out their VR Videos Explained blog post. And for those inspired to join the innovation firsthand, job applications are welcome at [email protected].

The message is clear: for the best-looking, smoothest VR porn — SLR is leading the way.