Today’s headlines portray Metavas as a hazy dream yet to be built. But if it is defined as a network of virtual worlds that we can live in, the ancient corner has already been working for 25 years.
It’s a medieval fantasy kingdom created for the online role-playing game Ultima Online.
It was the first to simulate an entire world: a vast, dynamic realm where players could interact with anything, from fruit on trees to books on shelves.
Ultima Online has weathered a quarter century of market competition, economic uncertainty and political strife. So what can this game and its players tell us about creating future virtual worlds? Read the full story.
– John-Clark Levine
How exactly does an EV battery work?
Batteries that power electric vehicles have become a critical component and expense for new generation cars and trucks.
Most electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which are found in smartphones. They can hold high voltages and special charges, making them efficient, dense energy storage.
But while EVs are expected to continue to dominate the future, battery developers are working to find lighter, cheaper and more efficient alternatives. Read the full story.
– Patrick Sisson
