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Street artist KAWS brings augmented reality to London's Serpentine

American contemporary artist KAWS has opened a new exhibition at Serpentine in London, which features ten pieces accessible only via AR technology.

19 January 2022

Tech News

Are virtual classrooms in the metaverse the future of education?

Equipping its students with Oculus headsets, the Optima Classical Academy in Florida is just one of the schools betting on virtual reality to power the classrooms of the future.

14 January 2022

Tech News

CES 2022: Metaverse takes centre stage at world’s largest tech show

VR headsets, ‘metamobility’ and metaverse kits were just some of the technology on display at CES in Las Vegas which finished today.

Tech News

Will the metaverse open the door to targeted ads using biometric data?

Brands are already staking out the commercial opportunities within the metaverse but some experts are raising the alarm about the implications immersive advertising will have for user privacy, safety and consent.

3 December 2021

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Inside Decentraland, a metaverse world where 'land' sells for millions

There is growing interest in virtual social platforms like Decentraland which bills itself as the first fully-decentralised virtual social world in the metaverse.

29 November 2021

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Famed Hermitage Museum stages virtual NFT exhibit V1

This is 'The Ethereal Aether', an exhibition held by Russian State Hermitage Museum.

26 November 2021

Tech News

Explained: What is the metaverse and what will it mean for you?

Early versions of the metaverse emerged in the early noughties. We take a look at what’s been done and how Meta’s vision will differ.

19 November 2021

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‘We should not be afraid’: Jean-Michel Jarre on joining the metaverse

French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre tells Euronews Next why we should embrace the metaverse.

16 November 2021

Mobility

Augmented reality project brings Olympic birthplace to life

What would it be like to walk around the ancient site of Olympia at the time the original Olympic Games were held? A partnership between Microsoft and Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sport is offering visitors the answer, launching an immersive tour at one of the world's major archaeological sites.

12 November 2021

Tech News

Seoul will be the first city to enter the metaverse

Facebook, now called Meta, is not the only entity currently working to develop its metaverse. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced its intention to create Metaverse Seoul.

10 November 2021

Tech News

Is Facebook about to change its name?

Amid heavy scrutiny, Facebook has reportedly decided it’s time for a new name that aligns with it’s ambitions to build the ‘metaverse’.

20 October 2021

Art

What is the UNFINISHED Festival and how can you be part of it?

The programme takes place over 8 days. Starting on Sunday October 24th, the festival is designed to accompany participants until Sunday October 31st, interweaving their routine with a carefully curated mix of on-demand content, live events, and connected experiences.

19 October 2021

Mobility

This VR programme lets you explore the universe like Google Earth

Have you ever wanted to explore outer space without leaving the Earth? This VR software is your ticket to the furthest reaches of the galaxy.

19 October 2021

Tech News

Italy's data authority seeks assurances over Facebook smart glasses

The Italian watchdog said it wanted to be informed on measures Facebook has put in place to protect people occasionally filmed.

11 September 2021

Tech News

Facebook unveils its Ray Ban smart glasses amid concerns over privacy

You can listen to music, take photos and videos and make calls with them but activists have already flagged concerns over privacy.

10 September 2021

Work

Is Facebook’s virtual reality app the future of work meetings?

Facebook is testing a new VR app that allows you to join meetings remotely as an avatar.

Mobility

VR gives kids with disabilities a front row seat to the Olympic Games

While stadia are empty of spectators, Tokyo 2020 is making sure everyone is included in the Olympic experience through virtual reality.

Moments

How to shop online for sunglasses that won’t cost the Earth

Our team have tried and tested sunglasses bought online to help you shop for your summer holiday. Even better, most of them are sustainable brands.

Moments

Olympic FOMO? Take a virtual tour of Tokyo and feel like you’re there

Sit back and enjoy Japan from the comfort of your own home with these virtual walking tours.

Mobility

Virtual reality bringing spectators closer to the action at Tokyo 2020

The in-person experience of being at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is being enhanced thanks to virtual reality and augmented reality.