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Author Khan, Ian, author.

Title Metaverse / by Ian Khan.

Publication Info. [Hoboken, N.J.] : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2023].

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 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  004.6 KHAN    Check Shelf
Description xv, 280 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Series For dummies
Learning made easy
--For dummies.
Note Includes index.
Summary "Your first step to understanding what the metaverse is all about...You've probably heard that the metaverse--a word that seemingly went from nonexistent to everywhere--is the next big thing in technology. What is it, anyway? Written by a leading futurist, Metaverse For Dummies unravels the mysteries of the metaverse, for the curious and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor. Discover how to carve out your niche in the metaverse with easy-to-understand breakdowns of the major technologies and platforms, a guide to doing business in the metaverse, and explorations of what meta means for sports, education, and just about every other area of life. The book even gives you a guide to safety in the metaverse, including how much of your real life you should share in your virtual one. This book answers all the big questions about the metaverse, in simple terms. Explore the metaverse and the major players. Get a look at how the metaverse will disrupt industries from gaming to online commerce. Discover business opportunities on the metaverse. Dive into metaverse gaming and virtual events--safely. This book is a must for anyone looking for an approachable primer on what the metaverse is, how it works, and the opportunities within it." -- Description provided by publisher.
Contents Introduction -- Getting started with the metaverse -- Engaging in hobbies and personal interests -- Creating a business in the metaverse -- The future of industry in the metaverse -- The part of tens.
Subject Computers and civilization.
Human-computer interaction.
Shared virtual environments -- Social aspects.
Information technology -- Social aspects.
Virtual reality -- Social aspects.
Technology and civilization.
Metaverse.
Cover Title Metaverse for dummies
Other Form: ebook version : 9781119933892
ISBN 9781119933878
1119933870
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