It’s no secret that Big Tech wants to spice up your virtual life with the metaverse. Since last year, companies have put plans in place to make virtual space a reality: Microsoft bought a major game developer. Google reportedly has plans to build AR team. And Facebook gave maximum flexibility when renamed Meta. Then there are the big retailers like Nike, which plans to sell virtual sneakers.

But what exactly is the metaverse? Scenes from “The Matrix” or “Ready Player One” may be floating around in your head. The truth is that the metaverse can be a virtual space where you can do almost anything. And if that sounds a bit scary and exciting, then you’re not alone. Here’s everything you need to know about the metaverse, from how to use it to…