Tag: Technology

The future of the video game industry has not been written yet.

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Executive vision: the 5 megatrends shaping videogames 2026–2031 The videogames industry is no longer only a games industry. It is becoming the operating system of digital entertainment: IP, social identity, AI creation, live events, education, esports, creator economies and immersive worlds are converging. Newzoo estimates the global games market at $188.8B in 2025, with 3.6B players, led by mobile but with renewed console momentum after new hardware cycles. PwC expects global videogame revenue to grow from $224B in 2024 to nearly $300B in 2029, exceeding movies and music combined. (Newzoo)

ONE Digital Consulting marks 10 years driving the shift toward the experiential economy

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Over the past ten years, ONE Digital Consulting has followed a path defined not just by technology, but by a deeper question: how can we transform the way people experience knowledge, culture, and connection? From immersive classrooms in the MOE UAE to virtual ecosystems for commerce and innovation, the journey reflects a shift beyond digital transformation toward something more human—the experiential economy. Projects such as My Virtual Fair, Madrid in Game, and the internationally recognized VIVALDI 3.0 illustrate a new paradigm where learning is lived, culture is felt, and interaction becomes immersive. This article is not just a reflection on a decade of work, but an exploration of what comes next. As the boundaries between physical and virtual worlds dissolve, the real challenge emerges: designing experiences that truly matter. Because the future is no longer something we simply access—it is something we experience.

The Present and Future of Job Skills

Education in the Age of Intelligence: Present and Future Skills Society Actually Needs

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A narrative review and policy-oriented framework for vocational resilience, immersive education, and labor-market alignment (2024–2025 evidence) Abstract Public discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) and work often centers on job displacement and the future value of technical skills. However, recent European and global evidence indicates that many labor-market pressures stem less from automation than from persistent [...]

Music for all ages

The Healing Power of Harmony: Enhancing Elder Well-being Through Classical Music and Virtual Reality

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This article explores the therapeutic intersection of classical music and immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences for the elderly. Drawing from ongoing research and implementation in projects such as Music 5 Senses, Vivaldi 3.0 and The Immersive Music Planet, we present an evidence-based framework on how multisensory, music-driven VR can enhance cognitive function, emotional resilience, physical well-being, and social connectivity among older adults. This proposal outlines both scientific foundations and real-world applications that position immersive music as a powerful non-pharmacological intervention in elder care.

Reimagining Musical Experiences: The Story of Vivaldi 3.0 XR

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Built on this foundation, “Vivaldi 3.0 VR” aims to offer a multisensory journey linking music with nature, sustainability, and the collaborative spirit of the next generation. Participants are invited not just to listen but to explore the profound relationship between “Vivaldi's The Four Seasons” and the natural world, connecting music with emotion, storytelling, and an urgent call for environmental awareness.

XR Project Development: A Comprehensive Advanced Guide

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In the digital age, high-quality content is essential for engaging and retaining audiences, as well as provide value and resolve problems to real life. It helps build trust, establish authority, and drive traffic. Compelling content can differentiate a brand, provide value to the audience, and foster community engagement.

The Future of Immersive Technologies is to focus on the Value Chain

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In times of uncertainty, investments must be accompanied by calm reflection when selecting our travel partners and not just service or product providers.

Building the Big Forest

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I would love to share a very inspirational and personal conversation with Yoshi Garnica, from Impact Revolution. Disreality is a fantasy journey into the human psyche that takes you on a ride through the twists and turns of that blurred line between what is real and what isn’t. Along the past recent years, let´s defined [...]

Las Claves para implantar las Tecnologías Inmersivas en la Educación.

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Education is a system; teaching is an action; learning is a process. Terry Heick Regulación y ética para máquinas, un desafío para los humanosAnalizamos el paradigma tecnológico al que se enfrenta el ser humano desde el punto de vista de los profesionales.Educar, Educar y Educar...¿Cómo vamos a formar en realidad virtual? La clave está en [...]

Humanos Virtuales en el #Metaverso. ¿Y ahora que?

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Fija tu rumbo a una estrella y podrás navegar a través de cualquier tormenta. Leonardo Da Vinci. Humanos Virtuales en el #Metaverse. Congreso Digital Enterprise Show en #Madrid. Parece que, en los últimos meses, y en particular, desde que Mark Zuckerberg lanzó su proclama sobre Meta, ya todo se ha vuelto Meta-Verso. Y algo más [...]