The metaverse hype that surged during the Covid-19 pandemic has largely fizzled out, as Korean tech companies shut down the virtual meetup services they launched during the heyday with an ambition to impact social media and gatherings culture.
  • @lurklurkEnglish
    2•13 hours ago

    I remember a bunch of people seeming sincere about it, and a lot of money was wasted on it, including from companies like apple.

    I never understood why. It was so obviously a doomed idea from day 1