Metaverse
The metaverse is a network of virtual places that are linked into a virtual universe.[1] It is often described as a future version of the Internet.[2]
In the metaverse, customizable avatars and dynamic group experiences will enable a new era of social interaction. Weddings, happy hours, and religious ceremonies are increasingly taking place virtually, with individuals participating regardless of their geographic location, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.[3] Metaverse members will engage with and purchase digital and real-world apparel, sporting goods, and other items through virtual shopping malls.[4] Virtual try-on software and augmented reality (AR) capabilities that help buyers in various ways are a natural fit for this use case.
Etymology
[change | change source]The word "metaverse" is portmanteau word of the words "meta" and "universe".
The term was coined in the 1992 science fiction novel Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson.[5]
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Andreas Kaplan: The fairyland of Second Life: Virtual social worlds and how to use them, Business Horizons". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ↑ "Facebook bets big on the Metaverse. What is it?". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ↑ "So, What Can You do in the Metaverse?". freebets.ltd.uk. Archived from the original on 2022-03-07. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ "24 Real World Metaverse Examples That will Blow Your Mind". 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
- ↑ Grimshaw, Mark (2014). The Oxford Handbook of Virtuality. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 702. ISBN 9780199826162.
