A few decades ago, people were still exploring all the possibilities the Internet could offer. Now, technology is developing with the speed of light. Even more, it has replaced everyday objects expectedly in our communication. Nowadays, the Internet is a key to communicating with family, friends, and business partners. Social Media platforms have become viral, and people use them in their daily communication. Gen Z and Millennials started joining social networking services such as TikTok and Instagram. However, Facebook remained the most used and popular social media platform in 2021. People from Gen X also have Facebook profiles, and they are particularly interested in deals and promotions that companies offer. So, that means that the Internet, technology, and social media have a purpose. They provide effortless communication from any point of the world. Staying in touch with people is no longer a dream regardless of the distance. Several essential factors have helped individuals and businesses to accomplish trouble-free contacts.
First, it is vital to explain the meaning of metaverse.
Meta verse includes the cooperation of technology, VR, and AR in building a whole new 3-D environment. That is a virtual world where people can communicate, play games, go to work or school. People will act in the metaverse just as they would in the actual world, but it would be a virtual setting. Developing something like that requires time, energy and resources. However, it is already happening. Facebook and Ray-Ban have launched Smart glasses. So, slowly but securely, Facebook is developing a new metaverse world. The owner of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has also changed the name of the parent business that owns Facebook to meta.
The meaning of the word “meta” comes from Greek, and it means beyond, after”.
So, combining the two words `meta` and `verse` basically applies to a universe (virtual world) that goes beyond. People can enter such a world with the assistance of technology. For instance, there are gadgets like glasses, watches, helmets, etc., that individuals should use to walk in another universe (virtual world). These devices intensify the feeling that the experience is real. Online shopping will surely change if a customer can try on a specific piece of clothing. The business partners will also benefit from the metaverse as their communication will feel more real nevertheless which point of the world they work.
Second, what do AI, AR, and VR mean?
– The existence of Artificial intelligence (AI) created a whole new world. People can dive into this world with the help of technology. AI can reduce the need of individuals to perform particular tiresome and boring activities. As a result, machines can make decisions and complete these tasks instead of them. Such smart devices and appliances have currently dominated the market of house goods.
– Augmented reality (AR) uses software to build the actual surroundings and adds virtual elements to immense the experience of the new background.
– On the contrary, Virtual reality (VR) creates a brand new world, diverse from the actual surroundings with the help of computers (gadgets).
– Mixed reality (MR) is a hybrid version of AR and VR. MR merges the real and digital world into a whole new setting.
The owner of Facebook aims to construct a new universe (metaverse) by developing these technologies.
He made the first steps in this direction with the launch of Smartglasses. Facebook collaborated with Ray-Ban to achieve this goal. Their Smart glasses provide the opportunity to record the actual surroundings of the person who wears them. So, people can record the world they see and remain connected with others.
Mark Zuckerberg offers a VR experience by providing the products called Quest. Even if they are in different parts of the world, people can share moments and travel around new worlds. Individuals can enjoy sharing the attendance of various social events such as concerts, shows, parties and many more with their family and friends. The Quest equipment is also available for the companies to develop working environments for employees. The name of the product is Horizon Workrooms.
The creator of Facebook and Instagram also presents AR products. These products help people capture a picture or a video, and they also let them add visual effects to that digital content. They can also reach the whole community through such social networking platforms.
Technology is developing fast. However, there are sceptics, and their opinions are negative. They doubt such technologies would connect people. On the contrary, these critics think people will replace other people with technology and virtual worlds. However, Mark Zuckerberg is confident in his thinking. He believes that metaverse is an evolution in social communication. Zuckerberg explains that the relationship between people is evolving; we are also developing. He thinks technology inevitably links these connections. Zuckerberg founded his company to help the development of people`s relationships.
Links:
https://about.facebook.com/meta/
https://www.revlocal.com/resources/library/blog/how-to-reach-millennials-gen-x-and-gen-z-on-facebook