Should tech companies build a Metaverse?

The metaverse became a mainstream topic for tech investors and enthusiasts this year. Gaming companies like Roblox and Epic Games are the farthest ahead building metaverses. Today’s metaverse users are mostly kids and teens, presenting a near-term challenge for companies to attract older users.

Could Omniverse be a 'plumbing' for a Metaverse?

Computer chip maker Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) built its Omniverse platform for connecting 3D worlds into a shared virtual universe. It says Omniverse, which is used for projects like creating simulations of real-world buildings and factories, is the "plumbing" on which metaverses could be built.

Is Xbox planning for a Metaverse?

Xbox is on the cutting edge of video game innovation, with Xbox boss Phil Spencer talking about planning for “a metaverse or mixed-reality construct.” Computer chip maker Nvidia Corp built its Omniverse platform for connecting 3D worlds into a shared virtual universe. It says this is the “plumbing” on which metaverses could be built.

What is a Metaverse & how does it work?

The metaverse broadly refers to the idea of a shared virtual platform that people can access through different devices and where they can move through digital environments. read more