Metaverse

Derek : morado
Melany : verde

1 Diapositiva
Apparently, Metaverse is the next big thing ?

2 Diapositiva
Facebook has just announced it's going to hire 10,000 people in Europe to develop the "metaverse".

3 Diapostiva : What is the metaverse ?

Instead of being on a computer, in the metaverse you might use a headset to enter a virtual word
connecting all sort of digital environment. Unlike the current VR, which is almost used for
gaming,this virtual word could be used for practically anything – work,play,concerts,cinema trips –
or just hanging out. It may look like a the same version of the Virtual Reality, but some people think
the metaverse could be the future of the internet.

4 Diapositiva : Why is suddenly a big thing ?

The people is excited about digital worlds but the idea usually dies away.But now no-one wants to
be left behinded if it turns out to be the future of the internet because with the tecnology we have
now it can be possible.

5 Diapositiva : Why facebook is involved ?

Facebook is like the father of metaverse, he created it ,so it has become one of its big priorities.
So Facebook has invested heavily in virtual reality through its Oculus headset makin them cheaper
than rivals. However Faccebook claims the metaverse “won’t be built overnight by a single
company” and has promised to collaborate.It has recently invested $50million(£36.3 million) in
non-profit groups to help build the metaverse responsibly.

6 Diapositiva : Who else is interested in the metaverse ?

Mrs.Sweeney,the head of Epic Games which makes Fortnite.In recent year Fortnite expanded its
product,hosting concerts,brand events… and the idea of the metaverse thrust Sweeney’s vision into
the spotlight.

7 Diapositiva : So it’s all about games ?

No.Even though there are many ideas about what the metaverse might be,most visions see social
human interaction as the core.Facebook has bee experimenting with a VR meetings called
Workplace,and a social space called Horizons,both of which use their virtual avatar system.