Now playing Next Tech News Bring your digital twin into the metaverse thanks to AI face capture The start-up sees bright prospects for the technology in tomorrow’s metaverse where people need to represent themselves. 18/08/2022
Now playing Next The exchange New virtual economy: what does the rise of The Metaverse mean? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY Huge amounts of money are being poured into the metaverse, an alternative world where you can work, play and meet people without ever leaving your home. The Exchange looks at whether the rise of this vast virtual space will redefine the way we consume and communicate forever? 17/08/2022
Now playing Next Tech News The metaverse is transporting pilgrims to the world’s holiest sites Worshippers around the world can now visit some of the holiest cities from their home thanks to immersive experiences. 11/08/2022
Now playing Next Tech News A trip to Niagara Falls for €2? The metaverse could make it happen Will tourists flock to VR City, a new virtual destination with famous world landmarks - or will they save up to visit the real thing in person? 08/08/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Facebook parent Meta posts first-ever revenue drop The social media giant's growth machine has come to a halt. 28/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news How can tech help people with disabilities enjoy live events? These technological innovations are helping blind and deaf people enjoy sport and music like never before. 13/07/2022
Now playing Next Work What it takes to improve diversity and inclusion and why it matters The new normal is perpetual change and this is one of the reasons why more young people with diverse backgrounds and skill sets are needed. 04/07/2022
Now playing Next Tech News How Meta’s metaverse vision will change the future of communication Creativity is all about connection and increasingly brands will communicate via evolving technologies as the metaverse takes shape, says Meta’s Angie Gifford. 01/07/2022
Now playing Next Tech News European entrepreneurs launch €250 million fund for tech start-ups Plural is an investment platform “by founders, for founders” that aims to disrupt the way Europe’s tech sector is funded. 28/06/2022
Now playing Next Tech News This Egyptian teen is building a metaverse using his mum’s old clothes Omar Wael’s fascination with tech began aged just five, having built his first robot aged nine. Now he has his mind set on creating a metaverse. 28/06/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Can the metaverse persuade young people to look after their skin? New, emerging technologies will give skin care company Galderma a strategic edge and help it respond to customers at the right time, in the right way. 27/06/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Heineken banks on the metaverse to help reach net zero by 2030 Heineken - one of the biggest beer companies in the world - is on a mission to create a more sustainable company for its customers and the planet. 24/06/2022
Now playing Next Football Now eSports: Could it become more popular than the real thing? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY The world of eSports is booming. Its popularity exploded during the pandemic. So, can it compete with the sport that began in the 19th century? 23/06/2022
Now playing Next Tech News The French start-up revolutionising music production through deep tech Embodme, a French deep-tech company, put on a mini concert at their booth at this year’s Vivatech, displaying their next generation music tech that has already been used by the likes of Coldplay, Flume and Jean-Michel Jarre. 23/06/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Working in the metaverse? What brands need to consider now Deep technologies like AI, meta and Web3 will transform businesses but don’t lose sight of the here and now, OMD’s Chrissie Hanson says. 23/06/2022
Now playing Next Design The French city of Cannes has sold its landmarks as NFTs The Croisette and the Palace des Festivals were both sold off to be integrated by buyers into the metaverse. 22/06/2022
Now playing Next Art Making VR worlds from the comfort of home As VR becomes increasingly popular in the art world, a tech platform wants to democratise the medium and let anyone have a go at making it. 22/06/2022