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Walmart Hosts Roblox Concert as Part of Metaverse Expansion

Walmart Hosts Roblox Concert as Part of Metaverse Expansion
Walmart Hosts Roblox Concert as Part of Metaverse Expansion
October 05, 2022  |  Walmart

Walmart is continuing its excursions into the metaverse with “Electric Fest,” a virtual event the retail giant said is inspired by “the world’s greatest music...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Launches Metaverse Grocery Experiences
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Launches Metaverse Grocery Experiences
September 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart hopes to meet younger consumers in the metaverse through two new Roblox experiences. Plus, buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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Grocers Dip Toes Into Metaverse as Restaurants Dive In
Grocers Dip Toes Into Metaverse as Restaurants Dive In
September 30, 2022  |  Metaverse

As restaurants and grocers compete for consumers’ food spending, restaurants have been quicker to go where younger consumers have been going — the metaverse. Yet,...

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Walmart, Disney, Nike Push Further Into Metaverse
Walmart, Disney, Nike Push Further Into Metaverse
September 29, 2022  |  Metaverse

Walmart jumped into the metaverse this week with two new spaces in Roblox, the non-blockchain metaverse game which claims 52 million daily active users. Get...

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EMEA Daily: Worldline Acquires 40% Stake in Dutch PSP Online Payment Platform
EMEA Daily: Worldline Acquires 40% Stake in Dutch PSP Online Payment Platform
September 29, 2022  |  Europe

In today’s Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Worldline announced that it is set to acquire a stake in Online Payment Platform and...

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Madeira Gets a Digital Twin in the Metaverse
Madeira Gets a Digital Twin in the Metaverse
September 29, 2022  |  Metaverse

In a government-endorsed “digital twin” project, the first 500 plots of virtual real estate in ‘Madalia World’ a virtual version of the Portuguese archipelago of...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Snap Sees the Promise of Augmented Reality Fashion
Today in the Connected Economy: Snap Sees the Promise of Augmented Reality Fashion
September 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, executives at Snap point to their augmented reality clothing and fashion offerings as  a virtual alternative to the metaverse. Get...

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Dubai Ramps Up Efforts to Become Global Metaverse Capital
Dubai Ramps Up Efforts to Become Global Metaverse Capital
September 28, 2022  |  Metaverse

As key players converge on Wednesday (Sep. 28) for the Dubai Metaverse Assembly, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making a...

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