Metaverse stories - Page 7
The Metaverse has continued to impact more and more people in the world to the point that it is one of the most innovative technologies of this century. By definition the Metaverse is a virtual-reality in which people can interact with other people in a completely computer-generated world.
Metaverses allow people to build their own world, with the possibility of monetizing parts of it. Some organisations specialise in sales experiences and services in the Metaverse by allowing customers to attend events or meetings. It can also be used for gaming, work or development purposes.
Metaverses allow people to build their own world, with the possibility of monetizing parts of it. Some organisations specialise in sales experiences and services in the Metaverse by allowing customers to attend events or meetings. It can also be used for gaming, work or development purposes.
Digital transformation, privacy and the 'darkside' of the Metaverse
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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martech
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digital transformation
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data privacy
The metaverse is coming, but are we ready? Cambridge Analytica whistleblower, Chris Wylie, warns of the potential risks and consequences.
Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
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analyst report
The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work.
Akamai to acquire Linode in USD $900 million deal
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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uc
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iaas
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Cloud infrastructure provider Akamai announced it has secured an agreement to acquire Infrastructure as a Service platform, Linode.
Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research
Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work, ABI Research states.
'Regulatory challenges' kill NVIDIA's Arm acquisition deal
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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softbank
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m&a
The deal's off but NVIDIA still loses $1.25 billion, which Arm owner SoftBank Group will treat as profit in Q4.
New research reveals concerns on Metaverse and NFTs
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
It's been hard to escape NFTs and the Metaverse over the past year. But does the public really trust these new virtual innovations?.
25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse by 2026
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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analyst report
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cloud services
Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in the digital world, according to Gartner.
Lost Socks NFT’s to start minting mid February
Sun, 6th Feb 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
Following the success of many recent Non-fungible tokens, a odd new entrant is launching this month with a focus on your laundry.
It’s time for digital marketers to dip their toes in Web 3.0
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet, is set to revolutionize digital marketing and give power back to users.
Pinterest widens reach in eCommerce sector with AR implementation
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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shopping
In a sign of things to come, Pinterest is widening its reach within the eCommerce sector by introducing new tools utilising augmented reality.
NVIDIA signs deal to develop AI talent in Indonesia
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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virtualisation
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edutech
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digital transformation
NVIDIA partners with Indonesian Ministry to enhance digital platforms and develop AI skills among students and educators. #TechNews #AI #Education.
The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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open source
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ar, vr & metaverse
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animoca brands
The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.
Dramatic profit decline for Microsoft New Zealand - annual report
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Microsoft’s New Zealand office has seen a major decrease in annual profit for the year ended June 2021 according to their new financial report.
Meta says it's building the 'fastest supercomputer in the world'
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
Meta’s AI Research SuperCluster will be used to develop advanced AI in areas such as computer vision, natural language processing and speech recognition.
2021 a year to remember for blockchain industry - report
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
Blockchain application research firm Huobi Research Institute has released its Global Blockchain Industry Overview and Trends 2021-2022 Annual Report.
Embracing the Metaverse: Accenture's critical insight in Fjord Trends 2022 report
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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ar, vr & metaverse
Employers must prepare for the transformative power of the Metaverse, says Accenture's Fjord Trends 2022 report.
A new way to test user experiences in Facebook, Metaverse, and VR
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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crm
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cx
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martech
UserTesting has released new templates for its Human Insight Platform, allowing fast feedback from users in the metaverse.
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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ar, vr & metaverse
Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
Salesforce announces new innovations across the APAC market
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Salesforce has announced a string of new innovations and partnerships to help expand its reach across the APAC market.
Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.