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Reimagining customer experience in the metaverse

Big brands like Nike, Walmart, Apple, and Ralph Lauren are turning to the augmented reality technology as they develop future marketing strategies

Reimagining customer experience in the metaverse

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The 10 most innovative augmented reality and virtual reality companies of 2022

Google, Snap, Niantic, Nvidia, AppliedVR, and the rest of these AR and VR companies are changing the way we use the technology—and paving the way for the metaverse.

The 10 most innovative augmented reality and virtual reality companies of 2022

Nobody really knows how we’re going to shop in the metaverse

As tech companies hype the metaverse and retailers open virtual stores, bear in mind that even Mark Zuckerberg can’t predict how shopping will evolve.

Nobody really knows how we’re going to shop in the metaverse

How to create meaning and value in the metaverse

The CEO of Storyblocks discusses three considerations for companies that want to compete in this immersive new world—one of which is to spread the wealth.

How to create meaning and value in the metaverse

You will soon be able to speak objects into existence in the metaverse

Meta unveiled its ‘Builder Bot’ AI voice command prototype, which will allow creators to speak landscape features into existence in ‘Horizon Worlds,’ its popular virtual reality Meta Quest 2 app.

You will soon be able to speak objects into existence in the metaverse

The war for the metaverse enters a new phase as Sony and Apple join the fray

Sony unveiled its new VR headset, and Apple reportedly has two new VR projects on the way.

The war for the metaverse enters a new phase as Sony and Apple join the fray

The metaverse can provide a whole new opportunity for education. Here’s what to consider

The cofounder of Talespin looks at an existing immersive learning program that delivers results and says our next priority should be getting it into the hands of as many learners as possible through the metaverse.

The metaverse can provide a whole new opportunity for education. Here’s what to consider

Why we need to hire LGBTQ people to help build the metaverse

Marketing strategist Nick Wolny believes having LGBTQ people in the creation process could make or break inclusivity efforts in the years to come.

Why we need to hire LGBTQ people to help build the metaverse

3 ways the metaverse can supercharge corporate skills training

Metaverse mixed-reality learning modalities will be a business future-proofing game-changer, according to the CEO of Fierce Conversations.

3 ways the metaverse can supercharge corporate skills training

We need to put regulations on the metaverse now. Here’s where to start

VC Bradley Tusk urges everyone to get out ahead of the technology because he says, this is the chance to get it right.

We need to put regulations on the metaverse now. Here’s where to start

What happens to body image in the metaverse

Artist and entrepreneur Izzy Howell explores how we can embrace new digital realms without falling into old social media traps.

What happens to body image in the metaverse

Fortnite’s first-ever art exhibit is also a KAWS experience at London’s Serpentine Gallery

The American artist’s newest show has been meticulously recreated for Fortnite’s 400 million registered players to virtually enjoy.

Fortnite’s first-ever art exhibit is also a KAWS experience at London’s Serpentine Gallery

This is how the metaverse can become a breeding ground for terrorists

Three professors argue that violent extremists can plot from their living rooms, basements, or backyards—all while building social connections and trust in their peers, and all while appearing to others in the digital avatar form of their choosing.

This is how the metaverse can become a breeding ground for terrorists

Here’s how the corporate world will embrace Web3 in 2022, according to this designer

Let’s stop talking about telehealth. Let’s start talking about “metahealth,” says Lionel Ohayon of ICRAVE.

Here’s how the corporate world will embrace Web3 in 2022, according to this designer

The 7 most overhyped trends of 2022

We’re looking at you, NFTs.

The 7 most overhyped trends of 2022

7 ways HR will look different in 2022

The only certainty is uncertainty, writes HR expert Lars Schmidt. But one thing is clear: The days of HR being a back-office function are over.

7 ways HR will look different in 2022

How the metaverse is helping replicate the human experience at work

Trello cofounder Michael Pryor details his experience using VR to bring virtual teams together.

How the metaverse is helping replicate the human experience at work

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Where the secret weapon behind Food52, Barstool Sports, and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is investing next

Peter Chernin’s The Chernin Group has mastered building startups with great content, commerce, and community. He knows where the internet is headed next.

Where the secret weapon behind Food52, Barstool Sports, and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is investing next

The maker of ‘Pokémon Go’ says the metaverse should take you outside

Niantic, the augmented reality gaming company behind ‘Pokémon Go,’ lays out its vision for the metaverse in its first-ever ad campaign.

The maker of ‘Pokémon Go’ says the metaverse should take you outside

The metaverse won’t be able to fix this major work issue. Here’s what will

Startup CEO Claudia Reuter observes that creating purpose and building a true sense of community are both essential to reducing burnout and unlocking stronger employee engagement, but neither can be solved simply in a trendy virtual space.

The metaverse won’t be able to fix this major work issue. Here’s what will

Impact

JetBlue is staging a hostile takeover of Spirit. What would a merger mean for flight attendants?

Why Australia has had only one mass shooting since 1996

This fund wants to give you $100,000 to launch your climate tech startup quickly

News

90% of Asian Americans worry about being attacked as anti-Asian violence and hate crimes spike

Joby Aviation stock jumps after air taxi company nabs critical FAA certificate ahead of schedule

The polling is clear: Americans want background checks

Co.Design

This ingenious tool helps cities avoid rabid NIMBY arguments over housing

Ex-Nike designer builds a boot that could prevent 80,000 amputations a year

As temperatures skyrocket, Barcelona has devised a simple (and replicable) way to keep people cool

Work Life

Your constructive feedback helps no one if you trigger this emotional reaction

Your BIPOC employees are sick and tired of getting asked this question

How to future-proof your job by thinking like a futurist