An obituary for the latest fad to join the tech graveyard The Metaverse, the once-buzzy technology that promised to allow users to hang out awkwardly in a disorientating video-game-like world ...

Working in the metaverse may seem like a concept straight out of a science-fiction novel. But in many ways, that reality is already here. The metaverse is a catch-all term that refers to a ...

"The term 'metaverse' broadly refers to the idea of a digitally interconnected, interactive and immersive universe where people can communicate, interact and socialize via the internet," says ...

Blockchain technology supports both the metaverse and cryptocurrencies, enhancing transaction speed and reducing costs. Cryptocurrencies and NFTs facilitate e-commerce and digital ownership in ...

Meta is not alone, other major technology companies including Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Epic Games and a half dozen more are making major investments in developing VR platforms for the new metaverse.

Before joining World of Women in June 2022, Shannon managed U.S. entertainment at Meta, an organization that helped entertainment, media and sports companies move into the metaverse. Growing up at ...