Metaverse
Current State of the Metaverse
Forkast Host Angie Lau breaks down where the metaverse technology is heading amid the current opportunities and challenges. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Gucci, Yuga Labs Partner to Bring Luxury Fashion to the Metaverse
Gucci and Bored Ape parent Yuga Labs have signed a multi-year partnership to collaborate within Yuga Labs' Otherside metaverse and its 10KTF collection to explore collaborative opportunities between Web3 fashion and entertainment. "The Hash" panel discusses Gucci's latest Web3 push bringing luxury digital fashion into the metaverse.
Japan’s Web3 Era
Japan pushes for technology expansion in the Web3 space with the metaverse and NFTs. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
What Does Web3 Actually Mean?
Brands like Nike, Starbucks and Gucci have started to make big bets on Web3 through non-fungible token (NFT) sales or metaverse activations. Web3 has also been increasingly adopted in the crypto industry to refer to the future of the internet. So what does this futurist vision actually mean? CoinDesk's Doreen Wang explains.
'Snow Crash' Author Neal Stephenson Weighs in on ChatGPT, AI
"Snow Crash" author Neal Stephenson, who coined the term "metaverse" and "avatar" in 1992, shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and whether there should be boundaries on the technology. "Mostly what we've tended to see is its use in creative applications, which I don't think is at all interesting," Stephenson said.
Mass Adoption of Virtual Experiences ‘Already Happened’: Author Neal Stephenson
"Snow Crash" author Neal Stephenson, who coined the term “metaverse,” discusses the state of adoption of virtual experiences with reference to developments in the gaming industry.
Sotheby’s Auctions Neal Stephenson’s ‘Snow Crash’ Manuscript
Sotheby’s is auctioning off the original manuscript for “Snow Crash,” Neal Stephenson’s landmark 1992 science fiction book that coined the terms “metaverse” and “avatar." Author Neal Stephenson joins Sotheby's Head of Sale Cassandra Hatton on "First Mover" to discuss the details of the auction and Sotheby's move into the digital art space. Plus, Stephenson shares his insights on developments in the metaverse and his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI).
Metaverse Token Gamium Spikes After Meta and Telefonica Partnership Announcement
Metaverse project Gamium’s native token GMM surged by 340% to $0.0025 on Tuesday after the project announced deals with social media giant Meta Platforms (META) and telecommunications firm Telefonica (TEF). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest Web3 push from Meta and Telefonica, bringing mainstream blockchain awareness.
EU Metaverse Policy Should Consider Nondiscrimination, User Safety, Data Privacy: Commission Official
The European Union needs to consider issues such as non-discrimination, user safety and data privacy when considering how to regulate the metaverse, a senior European Commission official said Friday. The EU has lately set out sweeping regulations to control the ability of big companies like Google and Amazon to dominate the online space. "The Hash" panel discusses the future of the metaverse and the need for virtual safety.
Facebook Parent Meta’s Metaverse Unit Lost $13.7B Last Year
According to its earnings release Wednesday, Meta Platforms (META)'s Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) division, which comprises its augmented and virtual reality operations, lost $13.7 billion in 2022. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Meta's metaverse ambitions.
