The metaverse has been described as the next phase of the internet: interconnected and persistent 3D spaces where we will work, play, and, so it seems, purchase virtual real estate. But ...

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While the initial consumer and media hype surrounding the metaverse seems to have simmered down from its 2021 highs, the virtual spaces that were the talk of the town last year continue to grow and ...

The metaverse is a giant online game. And it’s virtual reality. And it’s blockchains. In fact, there are a great many definitions of what the metaverse is–probably close to as many as there are people ...

A new survey by Roblox on a sample of 1,000 Gen Z community members in the U.S. between ages 14-24 fielded between September 19-22 found that 70% of Gen Z says that they dress their avatars similar to ...

Although issues such as the cost of hardware, the bulkiness of VR headsets and a lack of interoperability between ...

As an artist, I’ve always been fascinated by how technology is evolving and how it has changed art, how stage gave way to film and how film gave birth to digital art. But now, in 2024, we’re at the ...

The potential behind the metaverse is becoming greater as virtual and physical worlds converge. Market intelligence firm Contrive Datum Insights recently found that the global metaverse market is ...

In times of economic uncertainty, you can find unique entrepreneurial ideas emerging in the metaverse, often driving industry innovation and opening up new opportunities for businesses and individuals ...

The metaverse - represented by immersive, shared online virtual worlds - has captured the attention not only of gamers, but also global enterprise across many industries. While metaverse-related ...

One of the biggest challenges of the metaverse is the lack of unified technical standards. Interoperability requires common protocols and standards that allow different virtual environments and ...

One researcher says we should look beyond the hype to see how virtual reality can make scientists more effective. But to realize the benefits, researchers must also plan well and avoid potential ...