Rolled out globally on July 5, Threads – Meta’s answer to Twitter – has become the most rapidly downloaded app, eclipsing launches of other highly anticipated platforms in recent years. But whether th…
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WhatsApp outage confirmed by Meta
The US tech giant Meta confirmed on Tuesday that WhatsApp sufferd from a global outage.…
Is Dubai the new capital of Web 3.0?
By 2030, the global market for Metaverse is expected to reach USD 1.6 trillion. This has been driven by investment by industry-leading organisations such as Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, Google, and Nvi…
A cheatsheet: An overview of fashion brands in the Metaverse
Similar to the Internet’s evolution towards Web3, the next chapter for fashion brands will be marked by decentralisation, moving away from traditional sources of authority. Instead, individuals and co…
These Chinese companies may very likely benefit from the metaverse’s success
JPMorgan analysts believe they’ve developed a strategy for selecting Chinese stocks based on futuristic concepts, such as the metaverse. The metaverse is a virtual platform where users are able to int…
Decrypting the metaverse: Chapter XIII – Could B2B brands bridge the age gap in the metaverse?
While the world waits for younger generations to grow up to see how they’ll take to the metaverse, what about the current crop of adults? Could something drive them to take up headsets and enter virtu…
“Communities” feature made available on WhatsApp in Malaysia
Released in April, WhatsApp’s new feature, “Communities” allows users to combine multiple chat groups under a single umbrella community and enables administrators to efficiently share updates.…
Decrypting the metaverse: Chapter XII – How green is the metaverse?
The metaverse, if seen solely as a virtual world where people can gather without leaving home, would seem like a boon for a net-zero future. Scaling back commuting and work travel would cut down carbo…
Decrypting the metaverse: Chapter XI – A list of hardware to prepare yourself for the metaverse
Brands are capitalising on heightened metaverse interest by developing more immersive accessories for consumers who are eager to explore digital worlds.
As the hype around the metaverse continues, har…
The Creator Economy is Influencing How Consumers Make Decisions
In a booming creator economy, micro-influencers on TikTok are an untapped opportunity for APAC brands. According to Meltwater’s latest report entitled ‘The Rise of the Creator Economy: A New Opportuni…