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Over 500 mobile apps are now using the term ‘metaverse’ to attract new users

TechCrunch

It found that many of the apps also referenced other popular tech terms alongside the word “metaverse” — like “crypto,” “NFTs,” “AR,” or “VR,” for example. “NFTs” was the second-most popular term, appearing in 18% of the studied group, or 118 total apps.

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10 Key Trends of Digital Transformation in Healthcare in 2022

OTS Solutions

Animal testing can be reduced, and human clinical trials can be expedited using AR and VR (Virtual Reality) technology, referred to as “virtual patients” or “organs-on-a-chip.” Blockchain. Here are some real-world case studies to get you started: .

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3 ways to beat the competition and stay ahead in the Media and Entertainment industry

Trigent

From live to connected TV, desktops to mobile, and new immersive platforms driven by Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) – the transition is for all to see. M&E companies must study and monitor consumer behavior closely to understand whether certain behaviors are temporary or are pointing towards a permanent shift in preference.

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15 Mobile App Development Trends to Watch in 2022

Xicom

AR & VR. In 2022, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) began moving from hype cycle to everyday technology. Hardware costs dropped dramatically, opening up VR/AR apps and games to a wider audience. AR and VR are still very much emerging technologies, but they have potential. Blockchain.

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The future of learning is immersive

Capgemini

Today, many organizations continue to innovate through the metaverse and immersive experiences and curiosity about the metaverse remains high, especially when it comes to training, as shown by a study carried out by Capgemini Research Institute. 61% of respondents believe that immersive experiences can have an impact on the training sector.

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Top 11 Ecommerce trends to keep you ahead of the curve

Openxcell

Blockchain and cryptocurrency eCommerce is gaining traction as blockchain technology enhances security, traceability, and transparency. The use of blockchain in eCommerce transactions and supply chain management is being explored by some businesses. The AR/VR market is expected to reach $856.2

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Radar Trends to Watch: December 2022

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

Time for a study. Cryptocurrency and Blockchains. The Australian Stock Exchanged canceled its 6-year-old blockchain experiment , which would have put most of its work onto a Blockchain-like shared distributed ledger. Is it an application for a blockchain? Or is a blockchain just a tool for recentralization?