What is the metaverse? Thanks for asking! We had already had hints over the summer, but it’s now been confirmed by a recent statement from Facebook HQ. The Silicon Valley tech giant has big plans to hire 10,000 new highly-skilled staff in Europe over the next five years, as part of plans to develop the metaverse. It’s even planning to change its name, with a rebranding announcement expected any day now. Wait a minute; are you saying it won’t be called Facebook anymore? A digital parallel universe, huh! What does that even mean? When did this metaverse idea first appear? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is Netflix? What is Tinder? What is sportswashing? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices