Many war veterans face lifelong challenges that most of us could never comprehend. Some face a unique blend of requiring significant mental care and financial woes that followed them home. This makes it difficult for veterans to receive the care they need. Nonprofit Echo Group is changing that. They’ve already set up offices in Arizona, Tennessee, and California. Now, they’re opening their first metaverse location in Second Life. In-Home Care With a Life-Like Environment Even when veterans are able to receive in-home care, it typically lacks the benefits of group meetings. Unfortunately, s ..read more

Today’s contributing author discusses the intersection of gaming, the metaverse, and crypto, then offers hands-on experience. They’ll offer insights on which companies show the most promise when it comes to metaverse development.  If you’re an avid gamer, explore the world of crypto game development. Combining the thrill of gaming with the potential for financial gains, crypto games have taken over the gaming industry. We will delve into crypto game development, its benefits, and how it can enhance your gaming experience. Introduction to Crypto Game Development Crypto game development inv ..read more

The Meta Quest 2 is a portable VR headset, but it’s also fragile. The controllers, processor, and lenses are easy to damage and difficult (or impossible) to repair. Protection is essential, so we decided to give the JSVER Meta Quest 2 Carry Case a try. It promises an easy fit, hard shell, and compact design. How did it fair? Read on to find out. Testing the JSVER Meta Quest 2 Carry Case We prefer to actually put our products through the ringer before reviewing them. It takes time to properly vet a new piece of metaverse gear, and setting it aside only to forget about it for months isn’t very u ..read more

Today’s guest author comes from Suffescom Solutions, a software development firm specializing in blockchain solutions. Blockchain technologies offer extraordinary opportunities that are often overlooked. It’s also serving as the foundation for economies based in the metaverse. Unfortunately, rumors and misinformation continue to swirl around Web3. This misinformation has largely obscured the real, proven benefits of technologies like blockchain ledgers, smart contracts, and even cryptocurrencies. Despite these setbacks, Blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies have had a significant impact o ..read more

Advanced AI chats have caused a lot of buzz and alarm lately as they become more insightful and responsive. ChatGPT has made headlines in just a few short months, and everyone’s wondering what it has to say on pretty much every topic. So, I decided to “interview” it about the metaverse. Heck, why not talk to state-of-the-art tech about another piece of state-of-the-art tech? Here’s what ChatGPT had to say about its fellow rising platform. Note: ChatGPT is often accused by some of having a particular bias (despite its claim to hold no personal opinions or beliefs). So, we’d like to note that th ..read more

Even as the Multiverse Oculus app continues gaining popularity, many of its users have noted a lack of in-game content. The platform has relied heavily on virtual real estate and individualized experiences with limited functionality. Digital assets remain elusive, and some fear its economy is becoming stale. They’ve also expressed concerns about the monotony of its templates. Future Tech Labs announced a teaser yesterday that might change that. The announcement came via the Multiverse Facebook Group and seems to hint at a slew of new in-game assets. Multiverse Sneak Peek The sneak peak fe ..read more

Cheeky Monkey’s All Male: Winter Edition SL Hunt is currently underway! The journey kicks off at Mandilena Gestures in Broken Arrow, a mega-store that offers just about everything, from gestures to decor. Much of it tends to be high-end and pricey, but the prizes are top-notch. Beginning the Hunt A sign on the right side of the wall offers a link to the hunt’s hints. The site offers a photo, teleport link, and clue for each of the hunt’s locations. Yes, it’s as easy as it sounds: click the teleport link on the site, follow the clue to the area pictured, and win prizes! Most prizes only cos ..read more

Pet food titan Pedigree has teamed up with adopt-a-pet.com to build its first metaverse presence in Decentraland. The goal: use “Fosterverse” to help rescues find loving homes. Exploring Pedigree’s Metaverse Island in Decentraland Strangely enough, the teleport link will land you at the back of Fostserverse (as of this writing). But that’s okay, just run over to the front, where you’ll be greeted by a sign and welcome video. The Fosterverse entrance kind of resembles a small island. A moat contained within a pool-like boundary sets the perimeter. Once you arrive, you’ll find signs guiding ..read more

Most apartments in the Multiverse Oculus app are limited to a few standard cliche layouts with basic furnishings. I mean, they look nice as individual apartments, but when you visit more than few, they kind of run together. Fortunately, FTL occasionally offers limited-edition upgrades as apartment skins. And their latest release will have you ready for a virtual zombie outbreak! The new limited edition skin was announced Friday via Multiverse’s Facebook group. It’s only available for a few days. Here’s a quick look at how it’ll transform your Infiniverse apartment into a fortified zombie h ..read more

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: one of the best aspects of exploring the metaverse is finding incredible, unique experiences born straight from the imagination. And as someone who loves the outdoors, a unique spin on nature always catches my attention. And that’s the story behind my trip to one recent Second Life destination highlight: Cloud Edge. It’s the perfect place to get away without actually getting away. Hiking Through the Sky No working your way up here: Cloud Edge starts right at the top. A rugged wooden platform with support beams stretching below clouds welcomes vis ..read more