Digital Twins In the Industrial Metaverse
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In this episode, we discuss the emerging industrial metaverse with one of the segment's foremost experts, our very own Ian Hughes. A digital twin can help train employees, allow robots to map out their workspace and give new dimension to operational data. Ian walks us through highlights from S&P Global Market Intelligence Worldwide Metaverse B2B Survey 2025, including adoption levels, top use cases and the potential return on investment. We also sift through the key challenges and points of friction among key stakeholders. More S&P Global Market Intelligence Content: ...
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What Went Wrong in Meta’s Metaverse
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Meta recently scaled backs its commitment to the Quest ecosystem after struggling to build a durable, self-sustaining community in virtual reality. We spoke with Wagner James Au, author of Making a Metaverse That Matters, to unpack why Meta struggled to grow in VR after a strong start and what those missteps can teach other builders in the space. We also contrast Meta’s experience with Roblox’s explosive growth, exploring why user-generated platforms continue to scale while much of the games industry stalls, even while serious concerns remain around safety and security...
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Trailer: Welcome to Data & Dimensions
Data and Dimensions
Data & Dimensions is a podcast dedicated to exploring the transformative evolution of the internet into immersive 3D virtual spaces. Guided by S&P Global’s coverage of the metaverse, where the tools and tech of video games shape the next phase of the internet into shared 3D virtual spaces, where humans and machines interact with one another and with data, enhancing and augmenting the physical world as much as replacing it. We delve into the multifaceted implications of this digital frontier for industry, enterprises, consumers and society in general.
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The Future of XR Hardware at Work and Play
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In the inaugural episode of Data & Dimensions, we discuss the next class of AR/VR headsets entering the market from Samsung and Apple and go in depth with Chris Parkinson, president of enterprise systems at Vuzix, about the future of smart glasses. XR hardware has evolved from a curiosity among gamers to an increasingly vital component in industrial and enterprise work. And now it may be headed back to consumers as a smart phone peripheral/replacement. Walk through the key use cases and underlying technology pushing forward the next big story in wearable computing. More S&P...
info_outlineIn the inaugural episode of Data & Dimensions, we discuss the next class of AR/VR headsets entering the market from Samsung and Apple and go in depth with Chris Parkinson, president of enterprise systems at Vuzix, about the future of smart glasses.
XR hardware has evolved from a curiosity among gamers to an increasingly vital component in industrial and enterprise work. And now it may be headed back to consumers as a smart phone peripheral/replacement. Walk through the key use cases and underlying technology pushing forward the next big story in wearable computing.
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- Metaverse Digest: Generative AI interactive world-building accelerates | S&P Global
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- 451 Digital Industries Insider – August 2025 | S&P Global
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Credits:
- Hosts: Neil Barbour, Ian Hughes
- Guest: Chris Parkinson
- Edited By: Neil Barbour
- Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Feranmi Adeoshun, Patrick Moroney