Have you ever played video games where you connect with friends in a virtual world, or used apps that put digital objects into your real surroundings, like a virtual pet in your room? Imagine if these ...

The days of Japanese college students turning up at job fairs in staid dark business suits may be swiftly coming to an end. Welcome to the metaverse, where students armed only with a smartphone can ...

With the number of children not attending school on the rise nationwide, the Tokyo-based operator of an online alternative school is offering support through a metaverse — a shared virtual space.

The metaverse investment trends in emerging global digital economies today are more inclined toward immersive technologies, decentralized ownership, and AI-driven virtual ecosystems. Investors, ...

The metaverse is a rapidly evolving concept centered on creating an ecosystem of interconnected virtual platforms, enabling its users to engage in real-world-like activities through digital avatars.

Chicago, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global metaverse in gaming market was valued at US$ 23.90 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 216.14 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 27.72 ...

Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is expected to meaningfully cut resources for building the so-called metaverse, an effort that he once framed as the future of the company and the reason for ...

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