What if the metaverse had legs?

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I’d be mendacity if I mentioned that blended actuality and generative AI have been two of my favourite issues. And but, a Christmas Day TV particular made me unexpectedly bullish about them. — Anna

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I’m not an early adopter of the metaverse. The one VR headset I personal is made of cardboard, and I haven’t felt the necessity for a greater one but — maybe as a result of I’m not a gamer, both. However I’m prepared for issues to alter in 2024, with new mixed-reality experiences that cater to folks like me.