Disney ‘metaverse’ begins to take shape


In 2020, a Disney parks executive published an essay on LinkedIn that hinted at a future in which wearable tech and smartphones would be used to 'transcend the physical and digital barrier'. — AP

LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney Co has brought its characters to life in its theme parks and expanded its franchises through streaming services.

Now it’s hoping to keep up with the times again by preparing for the Internet’s next evolutionary leap.

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