Sources and resources
Metaverse basics
https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/top-7-technologies-that-power-the-metaverse
Occulus 2 technical specifications
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gmw3.com/2020/09/all-the-specifications-for-oculus-quest-2/amp/
Metaverse games to get involved with now
https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-metaverse-games/?amp
The Metaverse may be the future, and the ideas and technology are catching major attention from investors, technology companies and citizens worldwide. The opportunities here are immense, and it’s time to take action.
Getting educated on the Metaverse is key. Like anything transformative, we need to learn some underpinnings of this new world. The Metaverse has been defined by Matthew Ball as being “an expansive network of persistent, real-time rendered 3D worlds and simulations that can be experienced synchronously by effectively an unlimited number of users.” Wow, when I picture this in my mind’s eye, I see a huge a possibility, and my heart races knowing we are now in a day and age we can make this a reality. Market forces and technology are converging to make this a reality for millions. Technology companies have taken notice, and Google, Microsoft, Apple and Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) have begun to throw their hat in the ring.
How will we interact with the Metaverse? Through VR, augmented reality and even computers hooked directly to our brains called BCI. The Metaverse exists on Apps that we experience through various means. Items including Metaverse specific cryptocurrencies and NFTs are technology to be covered later, but rest assured they are a major player in the space that companies and investors are taking note of.
The most commonly associated technology involving the Metaverse is the VR headset. The Occulus Quest 2 is the preferred headset, but a number of similar headsets exist on the market. The VR headset is your jump-off point into the Metaverse, as we rely upon our senses of sight and hearing to interact with the world around us. The Occulus Quest 2 currently retails of $299, and can be found on Amazon, Walmart and Gamestop. The headset interacts with an App you can download onto your phone to experience the Metaverse on, so the barrier to entry is surprisingly small right now. There are a variety of packages you can purchase to enhance your experience.
Occulus 2 Technical Specifications- The Important Stuff
Display- almost 4K
Storage- 64GB or 256 GB
Battery Life- 2-3 hours
Play area- a full room should be dedicated to your time in the Metaverse
Playtime- 30-minutes to 2-hours at a time
What can you do on VR? Games and virtual real-estate are two big areas players and investors are getting into. Sandbox and Decentraland are big players in the virtual real-estate arenas, and gaming companies are stepping into the space as well. Well known games including Axie Infinity and YGG are already making waves on the Metaverse.
It's time to jump into the Metaverse. Who's with me?
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