Highlights of the week on Newsverso: J Balvin on the metaverse, Warner on Roblox, mathematics in VR and more!

In a few lines, everything that was highlighted during the week on Newsverso.

J Balvin will perform in the metaverse; understand

J Balvin will perform in the metaverse; understand (Image: Meta Reproduction)
J Balvin will perform in the metaverse; understand (Image: Meta Reproduction)

Meta, in partnership with iHeartRadio, announced the show by Colombian J Balvin in immersive reality. The experience, which will last 45 minutes, will take place on February 17th, and will be broadcast on the companies' platforms. The show, titled 'Futurum: A VR Concept', is expected to feature 180-degree virtual reality performances.

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Warner Music Group launches music world on Roblox

Warner Music Group launches music world on Roblox (WMG Reproduction)
Warner Music Group launches music world on Roblox (WMG Reproduction)

Warner Music Group (WMG), a global music and entertainment company, announced its Roblox metaverse experience titled Rhythm City. The environment, with a musical theme, will present users with a series of attractions, in addition to digital items.


Platform teaches mathematics with virtual reality

Prisms VR: discover the platform that teaches mathematics in virtual reality
Prisms VR: discover the platform that teaches mathematics in virtual reality

“Do I need to draw it for you to understand?” This phrase applies to many occasions, but a North American company took it literally to improve mathematical literacy in schools through virtual reality. Using headsets to teach algebra and geometry, Prisms VR managed to attract investments worth around 12,5 million dollars.


Augmented and virtual reality market could exceed US$800 billion by 2031

Augmented and virtual reality market could exceed US$800 billion by 2031
Augmented and virtual reality market could exceed US$800 billion by 2031

According to a report organized by Research and Markets, the size of the augmented and virtual reality market is estimated to reach 856,2 billion dollars by 2031. The research highlights estimates and trends in the scenario to identify opportunities.

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Mangueira will have a parade broadcast on the metaverse; understand

Mangueira will have a parade broadcast on the metaverse; understand
Mangueira will have a parade broadcast on the metaverse; understand

After taking the first samba school to the metaverse, the Upland platform announced that it will broadcast the 2023 Carnival Mangueira parade directly from the virtual world. NFT items and vote counting will also be highlighted. Mangueira will be the last group to parade on February 19th, the first day of presentations by the Special Group.


Meet Lucas Mucida, the programmer who sold land in the metaverse for 18 thousand reais

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Have you ever thought about making money in #metaverse de #Upland? That's what programmer Lucas Mucida did, who sold a piece of digital land for R$18!

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A native of Viçosa and a PhD candidate in Artificial Intelligence, Lucas Mucida joined the Upland metaverse about two years ago. Interested in web3 and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, Mucida saw potential in the platform and is now considered the best player in the world of the virtual environment.


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