The metaverse, explained: what it is, and why tech companies love it - Polygon

Tech companies like Meta and Epic Games insist it’s the future of the internet, but the metaverse has been around in the form of video games and virtual worlds for decades — and it’s not taking over our lives yet

What is the metaverse? Good question. Metaverse is currently a major buzzword in the worlds of tech, business, and finance, and like all buzzwords its definition is fuzzy, contested, and shaped by t… [+12079 chars]

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