The metaverse—a digital realm in which people connect, work and socialize—is gaining momentum at warp speed. This online universe, accessed through tech like virtual reality (VR) and augmented ...

Matthew Ball, a theorist who has written about the metaverse, has a definition: “The metaverse is a massively scaled and interoperable network of real-time rendered 3D virtual worlds, which can be ...

The metaverse can be applied to virtual workplaces where colleagues from different parts of the world can interact and work together in a shared virtual space.

Identity in the metaverse must be secure, private, decentralized and easy to use, and should foster interaction.

It's OK to be confused about the metaverse. Pessimists can point to Meta's difficulties over the last year convincing us we'll all inhabit this immersive 3D realm. Optimists can point to Meta's ...

Even the harshest critics cannot deny the exponential growth opportunity for metaverse tokens. Not only are they not completely governed by the same forces behind popular cryptocurrencies, but as ...

The metaverse could potentially use virtual reality, or augmented reality as we know it now, to immerse users in an alternate world. The technology is still being developed, but companies like ...

In the metaverse, users can create avatars, discover virtual landscapes, interact with other customers, and take part in a wide range of activities, from enjoyment to commerce and training.

Oxford English Dictionary opened up its Word of the Year vote to the public for the first time, and "goblin mode" came out victorious.

The practice was so popular that some “scholars” in Venezuela were making a living off of leased Axies. Other metaverse assets can be leased, depending on the platform.

The Pernod Ricard vodka brand has moved its metaverse activation, Absolut.Land, to accommodate VR and other consumer preferences.