When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Snap and Live Nation have teamed up to offer augmented reality experiences for fans at concerts and festivals. With the pandemic-induced rise of virtual events and experiences, brands are harnessing the power of AR to meet people’s tech-related expectations of live moments in the new normal.

How have digital worlds shaped expectations of real-life interactions? What’s next for the much-hyped metaverse? Will virtual reality gear become more accessible? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the evolution of media and entertainment.

Innovations in AR and VR are giving storytellers, game developers, and brands new and more engaging ways of connecting with audiences. But what will get people excited about using these technologies? And how might these tools redefine play, fitness, and socialising in the digital realm?

Apple is launching a live concert feature to run alongside its Apple Music streaming platform. As virtual experiences become an increasingly common aspect of live events, the success of the feature will be a litmus test for the role digital will play in post-pandemic spectacles.