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Metaverse: The time for CIOs to experiment is now

CIO

Right now, the metaverse is essentially an undefined amalgam of technologies and concepts including but not limited to augmented reality (AR), avatars, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, extended reality (ER), mixed reality (MR), NFTs (non-fungible tokens), virtual reality (VR), and Web3. The metaverse has the potential to change that.

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6 Tech Trends that will reshape Media & Entertainment in 2021

Trigent

in 2023 with eSports being touted as the future of sports. Currently, Asia and North America are the largest eSports markets and with greater adoption of AR/VR, this segment too will see fresh developments. Legalized sports betting will also see a surge with 5G technology, and several sports stadiums and similar arenas in the U.S.

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Top 7 Gaming Trends and Technologies in 2024

Openxcell

Today, gaming has gone beyond consoles and PCs to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mobile devices. Top gaming trends and technologies In the near future, we may expect something truly extraordinary from both big and small gaming studios using such technologies as AI, VR, Blockchain, and others. billion by 2030.

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A reading list from the Capgemini Research Institute – Issue 2

Capgemini

Blockchain for Social Impact , Stanford Business School. A really interesting study of “Blockchain for good” with many projects that are leveraging blockchain to drive social impacts. Tech in Sports , Capgemini Research Institute. Have you heard of BanQu? A fascinating and fast-moving field.

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Believer, a new approach to gaming, raises $55M from Lightspeed, A16Z, and more

TechCrunch

Gaming is at a crossroads these days: a decades-old business that has had remarkable staying power banked around classic concepts is now engaged in a battle royale with innovations in areas like mixed reality, AI, blockchain, and networking, as it strives to connect with an increasingly fragmented consumer base.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

TechCrunch

After 2 months in an underground shelter they have also used their technology to register evidence of war crimes and provide the ability to immerse oneself into Ukraine to experience it, it’s now developing applications for psychological trauma treatment, VR medical trainin, combat surveillance systems and making the de-mining process safer.

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8 investors and founders highlight Valencia’s potential as a fintech and cybersecurity hub

TechCrunch

The city appears to be strong in areas such as travel, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, agritech, travel tech, biotech, sports tech, and VR. The blockchain/crytpo scene could do with some improvement, according to a few respondents. Blockchain could be improved. Helena Ortiz Gil, CMO, Techer Team. What are you most excited by?

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