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3 Ways You Can Experience the Metaverse Without a VR Headset

You don't need that expensive VR headset to get stuck into the metaverse.

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How to Buy Virtual Land in the Metaverse

The metaverse is coming, whether we like it or not. Buying virtual land could be the best way to get involved from the outset. Here's how.

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The Best Free Online City Building Games Like SimCity

These are the best online city building games that run in your web browser, making them perfect for a quick gaming session.

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Spotify Island Launches on Roblox: How to Get on the Island and What to Expect

In a move that's the first of its kind, Spotify is creating a virtual space within Roblox. But what's this new space all about? Let's find out.

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The Sandbox vs. Decentraland: Which Metaverse Platform Should You Use?

The Sandbox and Decentraland are two of the biggest players in the Metaverse. But which is the best option for you?

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5 Ways to Safely Store and Display VR Headsets

Keeping your VR headsets in tiptop condition requires storing them away correctly. How can you do this, though?

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These 8 Tech Giants Have Invested Big in the Metaverse

Metaverse projects are blooming, and some companies are betting big on them being the Next Big Thing.

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7 Reasons Why Habbo Hotel Fell From Grace

Habbo Hotel was once the number one destination for youngsters to gather, chat, and play games. Now it's a shell of its former self. We explore why.

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Why Meta Is Building the Fastest AI Supercomputer in the World

Meta plans to use the RSC supercomputer to build AI-driven applications in the metaverse. Here's everything we know so far.

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Could Second Life Make a Comeback as We Head Into the Metaverse?

Is the original metaverse planning to reinvent itself in the wake of newer, glitzier competition?

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Is Second Life Still a Thing?

Second Life has been around for almost two decades, but it's still going strong. Find out its secret and discover how can you join in the fun.

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6 Reasons to Get Excited About Facebook's Metaverse

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is betting on the metaverse, promising immersive experiences like VR and AR to take social networking to another level.

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How to Get Started In Second Life in 10 Easy Steps

Forget Facebook's Metaverse. Second Life already lets you inhabit a living, breathing virtual world. But how do you get started in Second Life?

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4 Reasons Why People Still Play Second Life

Despite launching in 2003, people still play Second Life, inhabiting the virtual world long past the peak of its popularity. But why?

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Investors Have Bought a Virtual Plot of Land for $2.4 Million, but Why?

Investors are spending millions to buy land in a new city that only exists in a virtual world. Here's why!

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The Metaverse vs. Virtual Reality: 6 Key Differences

Are the metaverse and virtual reality one and the same? Or are they different? Wait, do they overlap? Here's what you need to know.

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8 Multimodal Learning Apps to Power Virtual Classrooms

These apps enhance learning in any classroom, as well as providing you with great ways to study on your own.

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What Is the Metaverse?

Is the metaverse part of the internet? Replacing it? Or something different entirely?

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How to Use Mozilla Hubs to Hang Out With Friends Online

Mozilla Hubs is a useful, free tool that lets you create virtual rooms. Here's how to use it to hang out with friends...

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The 7 Best Virtual Museums You Can Tour Without Leaving Home

A virtual museum tour can be a fun educational experience. Here are the best virtual museums that are just a click away.

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