The metaverse hype that surged during the Covid-19 pandemic has largely fizzled out, as Korean tech companies shut down the virtual meetup services they launched during the heyday with an ambition to impact social media and gatherings culture.
    • @kromem@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7•5 months ago

      Which is typical of tech that hasn’t yet hit the sweet spot for a tipping point.

      Look at how many palm pilots or handheld note taking mobile devices existed (and how many cycles) before the iPhone.