Meet me in the metaverse?
Financial Times
23-05-17 16:20
The Financial Times has reported on the potential of the metaverse, which has been a popular topic throughout 2021. The publication noted that the metaverse, described as a “three-dimensional version of the internet”, may change how people meet in remote or hybrid working environments. Journalist Isabel Berwick attended Charter’s virtual “fireside chat” about virtual reality and work, and whilst it was a mixed experience Berwick noted that avatars are entirely present in the metaverse – making it harder to multitask – which can help people to focus on the business at hand. Berwick added that the metaverse could create extra work, and stressed that 3D meetings require attendees to listen rather than multitask, which could help improve focus on the task at hand.