More than half of the 9,000 consumers surveyed want to become active users of the metaverse. But how will this virtual, augmented and mixed reality space play out this year and beyond? A recent report from the Pew Research Center, The metaverse in 2040finds that there is both enthusiasm and concern.

Metaverse was all the buzz at this year’s CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show).

LG made a series of announcements about its metaverse ambitions. Your TV users can now access the Sansar social platform. LG is also partnering with metaverse provider Oorbit. The Washington Post reports that “HTC, Sharp and Canon are showing off prototypes and experiences that could give people more ways and reasons to immerse themselves in virtual spaces.”