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Everyone is focused on the Metaverse, but it is augmented reality that will really have a future
As much as virtual reality has grabbed the headlines recently, it is the greater reality that is likely to have a more lasting future. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked about his goal of creating a “Metaverse” — an all-digital environment where humans can interact — but companies like Snapchat are focusing on using augmented reality to improve the physical world around us.
A technology most appreciated by many. It will not make us completely abandon the physical world — in the moment of use. Phenomenon that already happens with social media and with the Metaverse would be even greater.
This is just one of the reasons augmented reality could really attract more interest in people and companies.
There is a rift between Metaverse and Augmented Reality fans. I do not rule out that the latter may prevail, at least in the short term.
What will happen in 20 years, only Merlin the Wizard will know.
Because technology never ceases to amaze us and improve or upset my life every year.
THE TRUE ALTERNATIVE TO THE METAVERSE
