Getting Married In the Metaverse
"One couple's recent nuptials in the virtual world known as the metaverse showcase the possibilities of having a wedding unfettered by the bounds of reality," writes Steven Kurutz via The New York Times. An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from the.....»»
Why married mothers end up doing more housework when they start out-earning their husbands
The idea of a male "breadwinner" in married heterosexual couples might seem old fashioned. But as a social construct, the view that a husband's primary role is to earn money has proved to be exceptionally durable......»»
Why Apple’s secrecy about its metaverse plans is looking smarter every day
Part of Apple’s incredibly effective hype management strategy is knowing when to say nothing at all. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture.Read Full Story.....»»
Focal point of industrial metaverse should be on applications, says Microsoft
Sean Pien, GM of Microsoft Taiwan, has pointed out that the focal point of industrial metaverse is not technology, but field application......»»
Industrial Metaverse development relatively mature, says Microsoft executive
Development of the industrial Metaverse for use in manufacturing is relatively mature in terms of technology and variety of application scenarios, according to Principal Group PM manager, Azure IoT, AI+Cloud Engineering Group Cathy Yeh for Microsoft.....»»
Facebook owner Meta expected to announce major job losses
The company faces difficult economic conditions and is investing heavily in its metaverse push......»»
How Will the Whole World Metaverse Affect CX?
The metaverse will be able to expand to include the whole world, and this will have many implications for CX. Continue reading........»»
How Long Can Mark Zuckerberg Keep Up His Metaverse Bet?
Meta spent $25 billion on R&D this year but made $84 billion. The stock charts may seem dire, but they don’t tell the full story. Continue reading........»»
7 Spectacular sci-fi movies that will prepare you for the rise of the metaverse
If you want a fun way to visualize the tech, virtual worlds, or ethical conundrums that the metaverse might bring about, check out these seven movies.....»»
The 3 glaring issues stopping me from loving the iPad (2022)
The 2022 iPad is a compelling redesign, but the significantly higher asking price is married to a trio of frustrations that are hard to overlook......»»
Billions being spent in metaverse land grab
Corporations, speculators and individuals have spent nearly $2bn (£1.75bn) on virtual plots......»»
Same-sex married couples handle stress better than different-sex couples, study finds
Stress is common in all marriages, but same-sex married couples cope with that stress more positively and collaboratively than different-sex couples, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. The study also found.....»»
Holoride takes passengers to the "motorverse" with new in-vehicle entertainment system
Touted as a ride in the "motorverse," Holoride's in-vehicle metaverse entertainment system rollout starts in Audi vehicles in Germany in 2023......»»
The human body metaverse: use of digital twins can result in precise medical treatments, said Quanta CTO
According to Quanta CTO Ted Chang, the human body is a metaverse in itself. By applying virtual-physical integration technology to the smart medical sector, we can create digital simulations of the body known as digital twins. This way, we can perfor.....»»
Out with the metaverse, in with the multiverse
Web3’s main innovation is not the 3D immersive worlds of the metaverse, but digital ownership and validation that can usher in a multiverse. Web3’s main innovation is not the 3D immersive worlds of the metaverse, but digital ownership and val.....»»
Facebook became Meta one year ago. Its metaverse dream feels as far away as ever
Even by Facebook's standards, 2021 was a rough year......»»
Mark Zuckerberg might have already doomed his metaverse, but Neal Stephenson’s vision is very much alive
Neal Stephenson created the very idea of the metaverse. Now he’s back with a company to help make it real. Like much of the world, Neal Stephenson doesn’t give a damn about Meta’s Metaverse. “My book will outlast Zuckerbe.....»»
Why the future of social connectivity lies in the metaverse
More brands and social communities will soon use metaverse technology to form the deeper, direct-to-consumer relationships Gen Z wants. More brands and social communities will soon use metaverse technology to form the deeper, direct-to-consumer r.....»»
Trust and safety: Leaders from Roblox and EA say Web3 has learned from past lessons
With the metaverse and the influx of UGC, it's time for the game industry to prove that it's learned its lessons on running safe communities. With the metaverse and the influx of UGC, it's time for the game industry to prove that it's learned its.....»»
How user-generated content is changing the game industry for good
The growing power of UGC in a metaverse that will be built and owned primarily by its users, rather than centralized entities. The growing power of UGC in a metaverse that will be built and owned primarily by its users, rather than centralized en.....»»
Interpol says the metaverse could open up a whole new world of crime
Terrorists could use the metaverse to plan future attacks in the physical plain, law enforcement warns......»»