Chatter about the Orthodox Faith abounds in social media but not all of it is true. How should Orthodox Christians approach Facebook, Twitter, etc., both in terms of their own posts but also in reading posts by others? Fr. Andrew Damick shares some reflections as well as his own guidelines for using social media.

A metaverse is a virtual shared space connected to the real world, an alternative reality that enables economic activities, exchanges, and transactions as well as formation of relationships between user avatars and non-player characters (NPCs). Initial experiences of the metaverse were not very satisfactory; new virtual world metaverses may or may not survive as information services or platforms. The purpose of this empirical study is to identify the characteristics of a virtual world metaverse and their effects on intention to continue usage of the platform. Considering the metaverse as a new type of user experience and a powerful mode of communication, we examine the mediating role of these characteristics according to Pine and Gilmore's (1998) experience economy theory, which enriches our understanding of the factors affecting the success of a metaverse. In addition, since social interaction is important in metaverses, we extend Pine and Gilmore's experience economy model by including Schmitt's (2011) relate experience for better understanding.

UN Executive Briefing on unlocking the potential of virtual worlds and the metaverse for the Sustainable Development Goals

Herman Narula is the co-founder and CEO of Improbable, a gaming startup which enables developers to make extraordinary multiplayer games. At WIRED Live 2020, Herman explores the impact of virtual worlds around us, with an exclusive look at a COVID simulation.

Ashwini Phadnis shares his views on the 75th AGM of the IATA that was held virtually

Chinese fans of Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons are paying a premium on foreign consoles and finding ways to skirt limits imposed by local regulators on a game that has become both a breakout worldwide hit and political flashpoint.

Chinese fans of Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons are paying a premium on foreign consoles and finding ways to skirt limits imposed by local regulators on a game that has become both a breakout worldwide hit and political flashpoint.

The Paterson Music Project hosts over 60 tuition-free online group classes and private lessons weekly for Paterson students in grades 2-9 during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Amid quarantines mandated by governments in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, athletes and entertainers have utilize social media to connect with fans and each other.

With protesters unable to assemble in the streets in Hong Kong due to coronavirus restrictions, some are taking their protests into the virtual world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a Nintendo Switch game.

•Annual event in Shanghai gathers global decision-makers to discuss digital trends, insights and best practices for sustainable manufacturing in the Industry Renaissance •Speakers include thought leaders from ABB, Accenture, China Center for Information Industry Development, FAW Group Corporation, Huawei, IDC, SATS •Interactive workshops featuring the 3DEXPERIENCE platform highlight the transformative role of virtual worlds on the creation of new customer experiences

As employers, trade unions, public health authorities and the government work together to safeguard communities, ease the lockdown and reopen workplaces, it is clear that leadership, trust and careful planning will play a vital role in this critical...

Floyd Mayweather has been out of the boxing ring since a victory over Conor McGregor in August 2017. But the undefeated boxer has signed a deal which could see him face legends of the past.

It is just for fun but go on, admit it, you're just a little bit curious to see if Tiger Roll can make Grand National history - even if it is only in a virtual world.

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