Metaverse
Tuvalu: the first digital nation?
Tuvalu, an island state consisting of low-lying islands and atolls, is called home by a population of around 10,500 people across 10sq km. However, with the average height of the islands only reaching less than two metres above sea levels, which are themselves consistently rising, its continuing future is one of uncertainty. Therefore, the small land and ocean nation is now turning to the clouds to digitally clone its islands, culture and history...
50% of shoppers want to buy gadgets through the metaverse
The metaverse has the seal of approval from consumer electronic shoppers, according to research released. Nearly 58% say that they’d be willing to shop through web3 platforms to buy their gadgets.
Innovation at the forefront of the manufacturing Metaverse
The Metaverse has manoeuvred from an entertainment novelty into an opportunity for innovative technological solutions in almost every industry. Gartner predicts that over 40% of large organisations worldwide will implement Metaverse-based solutions including Web3, AR, Cloud, and digital twins by 2027, with the aim of increasing revenue.
Minicoders educational video games introduce children to programming
Minicoders is the first platform to offer video gaming experiences in the metaverse and educational content intended for children to have fun while also acquiring knowledge on the basics of computer programming.
68% of UK organisations to invest in Metaverse despite security concerns
A study published by Tenable, the Exposure Management company, has found that 68% of UK businesses plan to do business in the metaverse.
UK CTOs remain unconvinced by the Metaverse
UK Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) are unconvinced by the Metaverse, with just one-quarter having launched a Metaverse project in 2022, according to new research from Deazy.
Metaverse impact: sales forcast over $191bn in eCommerce
The Metaverse hype is betting on a future with immersive experiences.
Medical metaverse company cleared for MR surgical planning platform
apoQlar, a German medical technology company, has announced it has received FDA 510(k) Class II clearance for VSI HoloMedicine, a pioneering mixed reality software device enabling surgeons to plan complex procedures using the power of immersive 3D holographic technology.
Metaverse Education Alliance announced during MetaExpo Singapore
At the education side event of MetaExpo Singapore, the Web3 and Metaverse Education, Danielius Stasiulis, CEO of Learnoverse and BitDegree, inaugurated the Metaverse Education Alliance (MEA), a global initiative aimed at promoting cooperation among Web3 and Metaverse EdTech operators and related stakeholders.
Time of Flight is your gateway to the Metaverse
A key to the Metaverse is being able to accurately reconstruct our 3D world to virtualise or augment. Electronic Specifier’s Paige West spoke with Tony Zarola, Senior Director, Time of Flight Technology Group, Analog Devices about an emerging 3D sensing and imaging technology.