What is the 'metaverse'?

As the concept of the metaverse quickly becomes a buzzword in technology and business, here's a closer look at what it means.

The concept of the metaverse is quickly becoming a buzzword in technology and business. But what does it mean?

Metaverse is a broad term. It generally refers to shared virtual world environments which people can access via the internet.

The term can refer to digital spaces which are made more lifelike by the use of virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR).

Some people also use the word metaverse to describe gaming worlds, in which users have a character that can walk around and interact with other players.