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Gaming Platforms Betting On ‘The Metaverse’ As Next Internet

PYMNTS

Earthbound versions of actual devices were ubiquitous within 30 short years of their Syfy debut. Consider “the Metaverse”— a self-contained virtual world built atop ‘older’ constructs like the existing Internet. Murmurs From The Metaverse. Such are the game platform efficiencies clearing the way for a Metaverse.

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Apple’s AR Bets, Amazon’s Rumored Alexa Glasses, And Facebook’s New Headset: How 12 Tech Corporates Are Going After AR/VR

CB Insights

Some have speculated that the overall vision for Facebook and Oculus is to potentially create a metaverse (virtual world between billions of people that could replace everyday interaction), an idea in which Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly a firm believer.

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From AI to AR: U.S. Bank’s Innovation Leaders Share Key Takeaways from CES 2025

Finovate

Were there any discussions at the conference about the metaverse, AR/VR, and immersive experiences? Relyea : The metaverse was somewhat more subdued at CES this year with companies perhaps realizing more fully they are not sure how it will play out. We didnt see anything groundbreaking in the metaverse space.

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