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* eXtended Reality (XR) - catch all for AR, VR, and MR | * eXtended Reality (XR) - catch all for AR, VR, and MR | ||
* Metaverse - A large virtual world or combination of multiple virtual worlds. | * Metaverse - A large virtual world or combination of multiple virtual worlds. | ||
* Hologram - A photorealistic | * Hologram - A photorealistic virtual avatar or character. Or a 3D image produced by a holographic display. | ||
===Technical terms=== | ===Technical terms=== | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 10 June 2022
Web3
- Blockchain - distributed digital ledger
- Cryptocurrency - often referred to as crypto, digital currency
- Nun-fungible Tokens (NFT) - tokens on a ledger which can be used to record ownership of digital items
- Decentralization
- Decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)
Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Virtual Reality (VR) - a complete virtual environment. Typically associated with a VR headset.
- Augmented Reality (AR) - overlaying virtual objects and interfaces into the real world. Typically done through a phone camera or upcoming AR glasses.
- Mixed Reality (MR) - A subset of AR typically involving both real and virtual objects or worlds. This term is not well defined and is sometimes used as a synonym for AR.
- eXtended Reality (XR) - catch all for AR, VR, and MR
- Metaverse - A large virtual world or combination of multiple virtual worlds.
- Hologram - A photorealistic virtual avatar or character. Or a 3D image produced by a holographic display.
Technical terms
- VR Headset or Head-mounted Display (HMD)
- Stereoscopic VR
- Panoramic/180/360 Video
- Omnidirectional Stereo (ODS)
- Foveated Rendering
List of Metaverse
List of some of the more well-known metaverse
- Horizon Worlds - this is Meta (Facebook) metaverse
- Decentraland
- VR Chat
- Fortnite - a video game by Epic games