CLEAN : Experts discuss Metaverse trend in tech ahead of CES trade fair

The transcript discusses the success and safety measures of CES 2022 in Las Vegas, highlighting the participation of over 2200 exhibitors despite some cancellations. It emphasizes the importance of the event for businesses seeking investors and partners. The metaverse is identified as a significant trend, likened to the early days of the Internet, with potential to evolve over the next 20 years. The impact of COVID-19 on accelerating digital trends, such as remote work and digital fitness, is noted. The event is expected to showcase how new technologies might reshape various industries, with companies sharing their ambitions for the metaverse.

What is the main focus of CES 2022 in Las Vegas?

• Launching new tech gadgets

• Promoting online conferences

• Maintaining a safe environment for in-person events

• Virtual reality experiences

How is the metaverse trend compared to a past technological development?

• The rise of smartphones in the 2000s

• The introduction of personal computers in the 1980s

• The early days of the Internet in the 1990s

• The development of artificial intelligence in the 2010s

What is one of the trends accelerated by COVID-19 according to the transcript?

• Decline in online shopping

• Increased use of public transportation

• Rise in traditional office work

• Growth in digital fitness

What are companies expected to discuss at CES regarding the metaverse?

• The complete technology behind the metaverse

• The history of the metaverse

• Their goals and ambitions for the metaverse

• The decline of the metaverse trend

What unexpected trend has been propelled by the pandemic?

• Effectiveness of remote work

• Increased travel for business meetings

• Growth in traditional media consumption

• Decline in digital communication