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Walmart Debuts Virtual Experience on Roblox to Spotlight Community Creators
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Walmart Debuts Virtual Experience on Roblox to Spotlight Community Creators
September 26, 2023

Walmart launched a new virtual experience on the online gaming platform Roblox. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Retailers Hope to Hit Metaverse Spending With Real Products
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Retailers Hope to Hit Metaverse Spending With Real Products
August 18, 2023

Even though the media has shifted its focus away from the metaverse, consumers’ interaction with the virtual realm is far from over. At least that’s what Patrice Louvet, the chief executive of Ralph Lauren, has to say about it.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

Futureverse Raises $54 Million in Funding to Build Metaverse Platform
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Futureverse Raises $54 Million in Funding to Build Metaverse Platform
July 18, 2023

Futureverse has raised $54 million in a Series A funding round to scale its platform that will enable developers and users to create and engage with interoperable content and applications within the metaverse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Bank of America Uses Virtual Reality for Training Over 200,000 Staffers
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Bank of America Uses Virtual Reality for Training Over 200,000 Staffers
July 13, 2023

Bank of America is using digital tools to prepare employees for real-world situations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Virtual Reality Industry Excitement Said to Hit ‘Fever Pitch’ Ahead of Apple Launch
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Virtual Reality Industry Excitement Said to Hit ‘Fever Pitch’ Ahead of Apple Launch
June 04, 2023

Will Apple’s planned mixed-reality headset lead to a virtual reality (VR) funding renaissance? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Meta Horizon Worlds Adds Controls as It Lowers Age Requirement
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Meta Horizon Worlds Adds Controls as It Lowers Age Requirement
April 18, 2023

Meta is lowering the age requirement for entry to a virtual reality (VR) platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Metaverse Visions Are Vanishing As Consumers Gravitate to the Digital Connected Economy
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Metaverse Visions Are Vanishing As Consumers Gravitate to the Digital Connected Economy
March 29, 2023

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Disney Axes Metaverse Operations Amid Broader Job Cuts
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Disney Axes Metaverse Operations Amid Broader Job Cuts
March 28, 2023

Disney is reportedly shuttering its metaverse business as part of a larger round of layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Virtual Malls Give Merchants Low-Cost Way to Reach Consumers
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Virtual Malls Give Merchants Low-Cost Way to Reach Consumers
March 28, 2023

The metaverse is expected to open up a world of opportunities for businesses and is projected to generate up to $2.6 trillion in commerce volume by 2030, according to data from McKinsey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...