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Wales becomes first UK nation to join metaverse | UK News
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Wales has become the first UK nation to join the metaverse. The launch of Wales in the metaverse hopes to give virtual visitors from all over the world the chance to see what the country has to offer. Tourism body Visit Wales has created the immersive experience with the aim of platforming some of Wales’s…
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Police ‘investigate sexual abuse of young girl’s avatar in the metaverse’ – prompting NSPCC warning | Science & Tech News
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British police are reportedly investigating the sexual abuse of a child’s avatar in the metaverse – prompting the NSPCC to warn that tech firms must do more to protect young users. Online abuse is linked with physical abuse in the real world and can have a devastating impact on victims, the charity’s campaigners said. The…
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Inside Olivia Rodrigo’s virtual house party – and why music megastars are embracing the metaverse | Science & Tech News
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I don’t go to many parties, but I was hardly going to turn down an invitation to one hosted by pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo. I know what you’re thinking… a “grown man” whose idea of cool is getting Lego for Christmas, hanging out with superfans of one of the hottest properties in music. Bad idea,…
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Mark Zuckerberg faces a long and painful road to metaverse success | Science & Tech News
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“An absolute train wreck.” “One big gamble.” “A long and painful road.” Just some of the recent glowing endorsements of Mark Zuckerberg’s pursuit of metaverse glory – but none which appear to have deterred him. The Facebook founder is taking an all-in approach to his vision of tomorrow, wholly convinced that in the not too…
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Mark Zuckerberg urged to spend less on metaverse after suffering ‘supersized and terrifying losses’ | Business News
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Facebook’s parent company is under pressure to focus less on the metaverse – as investors say it is an experimental bet causing “supersized and terrifying losses”. The tech giant changed its name to Meta last year under plans to build a virtual world that would be used by millions of people. But Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse…