Do you really know? [TRENDING TOPICS FOR 2022] What is the metaverse?
"Do you really know?" is Bababam's daily podcast, which helps you understand the words, acronyms, and concepts that are making the news every day. From January 3th to 17th, discover the 15 words that will mark 2022. From the new phenomenon of "space tourism" to the virtual world of "Metaverse" and, of course, the expression "wokeism", (re)discover these words that will be in the news in 2022.
What is the metaverse?
We had already had hints over the summer, but it’s now been confirmed by a recent statement from Facebook HQ. The Silicon Valley tech giant has big plans to hire 10,000 new highly-skilled staff in Europe over the next five years, as part of plans to develop the metaverse.
It’s even planning to change its name, with a rebranding announcement expected any day now.
Wait a minute; are you saying it won’t be called Facebook anymore? A digital parallel universe, huh! What does that even mean? When did this metaverse idea first appear? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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