Metaverse: What’s the Risk?

Metaverse: What’s the Risk?

by Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News You’ve probably heard the term “metaverse,” which is being embraced by numerous tech companies. The company formerly known as Facebook is so committed to the idea, that it’s renamed...
Ask Trish: Making Digital Resolutions

Ask Trish: Making Digital Resolutions

By Trisha Prabhu Me, thinking to myself earlier this week: “What’s the one thing I want to leave the Ask Trish community with in 2021?” It’s a question I spent a lot of time thinking about, because, well, we’ve talked about a lot this year. I racked my brain,...
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds

Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds

Download Full Guide (PDF) Download Quick Guide (PDF) Watch Larry’s Interview (Video) Meta Horizon Worlds is now available for teens ages 13 to 17. The app, created by Meta (formerly Facebook) for their virtual reality headsets, enables people to explore and...
Facebook Not Alone in Embrace of ‘Metaverse’

Facebook Not Alone in Embrace of ‘Metaverse’

This post first appeared in the Mercury News by Larry Magid As you’ve undoubtedly heard, Facebook has renamed itself Meta. Some people thought that was in response to the company’s recent troubles, but a company the size of Facebook doesn’t go...