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Six benefits that the metaverse offers to colleges and universities

Even though it’s unclear what exactly the metaverse is and whether it even exists, colleges and universities have jumped onto the metaverse bandwagon. They have augmented in-person and remote video learning with features such as gamified interactive virtual worlds, virtual reality and mixed reality.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

Why Major Global Brands Are Still Hot For The Metaverse With No Cooling In Sight

As institutions and legacy companies become increasingly involved in the metaverse, it’s prudent to evaluate why this is happening, and what it means for everyone else. Two years ago, any investment from the “traditional” sectors would be unexpected, but now they're all in.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: The Metaverse Isn't Here Yet. How Do We Get From Hype To Massive User Adoption?

The metaverse: you’ve heard of it. That futuristic, decentralized, 3D version of the web that’s supposed to make the internet great again. Or at least that’s the promise.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg’s Robotic Metaverse Selfie Is Getting Roasted Like A Laptop Playing Sims 3

Looks just like him!

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 18, 2022

Tourism and the metaverse: towards a widespread use of virtual travel?

The metaverse can be defined as a set of virtual shared spaces that are indexed in the real world and accessible via 3D interaction. It is a term that has been rapidly gaining ground in the media landscape ever since Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced the creation of the Meta…

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2022

After Nintendo, Reggie Fils-Aimé wants gamers to give the metaverse a chance

The former president of Nintendo of America is still convinced video games can make the world a better place.

Inverse · Aug 16, 2022

Virtual influencer Lil Miquela is now the face of PacSun

Aligning with PacSun’s efforts to lean into virtual influencing and the metaverse in 2022.

Input · Aug 15, 2022

Univ. of Tokyo to open Metaverse School of Engineering

The University of Tokyo is scheduled to open a Metaverse School of Engineering in September. In the metaverse virtual reality space on the internet, members of the public, such as junior and senior high school students and working adults, will be able to attend lectures and events.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 13, 2022

Mark Cuban, investor in metaverse real estate, says digital land is 'dumb'

The Shark Tank host isn't exactly hot on the idea of buying up a house in the metaverse.

Input · Aug 10, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Cuban On Purchasing Crypto, Its Regulation, Ethereum Merge And Why You Shouldn't Buy Metaverse Property

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has got opinions, with one purchasing digital currencies with genuine utility value, claiming that the price of tokens is the least significant and the least interesting component of cryptocurrencies.

Benzinga · Aug 10, 2022