Metaverse pets are really just the logical progression of a long line of virtual pets; Tamagotchi and Nintendogs were huge hits, beloved worldwide. So, it’s no wonder that numerous start-ups are being founded to develop metaverse pets. But metaverse pets will likely become more enticing because they won’t be constrained by hardware like their predecessors. Metaverse pets will be able to follow their masters across metaverses, so you can bring your digital furry friends to a meeting in the morning and to a dungeon run in the evening. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
