If you ask people whether they think the world is getting better, you most likely get quite negative feedback. In fact, surveys show that under 10% of people in many developed countries believe that. The overwhelming majority believes it is getting worse. The terrible tragedy in Ukraine and increased geopolitical tensions make things worse, without…
For the first time in the history, a Persian traditional festival will open its doors in the Metaverse. Charshanbe Suri is a cultural event in the Persian calendar that happens on the last Tuesday evening before Nowruz, the Iranian New Year). In this ceremony families and friends gather to make bonfires out of wood and…
On February 20th, 2022, Cess Aka Scessions, a Pinellas County native, is going for the longest hip-hop freestyle marathon: 44 hours (44 hours, 44 minutes and 44 seconds to be precise). It can be followed on YouTube and Twitch as well as via WebXR (Somnium Web) at his venue “The Bassment” on the shores of…
I ran into an old schoolmate of mine the other day, someone I hadn’t seen in ages. We talked a bit about our lives and when I explained him about my fascination with spatial technology in general and the Somnium Space platform in particular, he look amused and said: ‘Ah so you are one of…
Every civilization has stories and traditions that are passed down through the ages. Of course, they have superstitions and beliefs that give a civilization character. A soul! – Wooferblast “I want to stimulate your imagination and inspire people to look beyond the obvious. I want people to open their minds and explore the unknown. I…
When Pablo Picasso said “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”, he meant that art can transform and enrich our lives. If that is the case, immersing yourself in Somnium Space is the ultimate cleansing routine. Virtually (pun intended) everywhere I look in Somnium Space I see art. I see art…
Is the Metaverse another step towards dystopia? When I browse through comments under videos on the topic of the Metaverse, I notice they often paint a dystopian picture (a future Cyberpunk/Ready Player One/Matrix). But why is that? Are we really that close to dystopia? Or are people just afraid of radical change? The more rational…
Artur Sychov, founder and CEO of Somnium Space, recently announced a new development, which includes player badge achievements: “Now you will be able to see if someone is a World / Parcel or Avatar owner, SDK user or on the leaderboard for Racing, Shooter Games, etc.” With this new “Player Badge Achievements” update we are…
Barbados to open embassies in the Metaverse. When Second Life was at its height in the cultural zeitgeist from 2005-2010, several embassies opened their doors in this virtual world: The Maldives, Sweden, Estonia, Albania, Serbia, to name a few. Now that the Metaverse is upon us and virtual worlds like Somnium Space are making great…
Shark Tank meets VR: Back in June this year, Somnium Space started the Creators Fund to further support and foster the creators community. Users can pitch their projects during live events in VR in Somnium Space before a panel of judges for a chance to get their project funded with up to $1000 in Somnium…
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