The metaverse is evolving rapidly in 2026, merging virtual and physical realities through advanced AI, spatial computing, and immersive VR experiences. This next phase moves beyond hype, focusing on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Bajarin covers the tech industry’s impact on PC and CE markets. When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced he would rename ...

Can technology simultaneously make education more inclusive and more sustainable in an increasingly unequal world? A new ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec While the metaverse is often seen as a joke in 2025 because of low user counts and poor ...

The term "Metaverse," coined by sci-fi author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 novel Snow Crash, describes a three-dimensional virtual world that extends beyond the physical universe. The gaming industry ...

Explore how the digital fashion industry is growing through virtual clothing and metaverse style beyond gaming.

Overview Artificial intelligence is no longer limited to simple chatbots; it is evolving into autonomous agents capable of ...

Meta’s enormous bet on virtual reality ended last week, with the company reportedly laying off roughly 1,500 employees from its Reality Labs division — about 10% of the unit’s staff — and shutting ...

To many, the metaverse is a childish-looking virtual world where Mark Zuckerberg invites us to socialize as clumsy, lifeless avatars. Few accepted the invitation. Now that Meta is scaling back several ...