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Don’t ignore virtual reality as you plan the future workplace

CIO Business Intelligence

Two years ago, the consulting giant started shipping many of its recruits virtual reality headsets instead. At the same time, it created a virtual world or “metaverse” that enables employees to socialize, form teams, conduct training, and collaborate. “We More business applications are on the way. Next step: the office. “The

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Real estate giant Redfin beats Q2 estimates with $214M in revenue; CEO says ‘we’re inside a tornado’

GeekWire

Seattle-based real estate company Redfin topped Wall Street estimates for its second quarter earnings , reporting $214 million in revenue, up 8%, and a net loss per share of $0.08. The real estate market is on a roller coaster this year as buying activity slowed due to the pandemic but has rebounded in recent months.

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Skills for real estate success

Dataconomy

In the dynamic world of real estate, especially in vibrant markets like Virginia, real estate agents need a unique set of people skills to stand out and succeed. This article delves into six critical people skills, otherwise known as soft skills, that can make a real difference in your career.

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It’s time to evolve beyond marketing to create meaningful metaverse moments

CIO Business Intelligence

IBM missed the PC revolution when it started, Kodak didn’t see the potential of digital cameras, all three major card networks ignored peer-to-peer payments, and what has happened to all that Blockbuster real estate? That’s the direct customer experience. What I think is equally interesting is the indirect customer experience.

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Zillow stock spikes after crushing Q2 expectations; CEO says ‘people’s desire for home is resilient’

GeekWire

Zillow Group flew by analyst expectations for its second quarter revenue as the Seattle real estate giant voiced confidence in the housing market amid the pandemic. In addition, real estate, like other industries, is experiencing an acceleration in technology adoption, as people move their shopping habits from offline to online.

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DeFi, NFTs, and other crypto niches are going to thrive this year

Dataconomy

In 2025, theyre being used in gaming, real estate, and even intellectual property management. The metaverse has been a major driver of NFT adoption, with virtual land, avatars, and in-game assets being tokenized and traded on blockchain platforms. Interoperability has played a key role here too.

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Sandbox VR opening new full-body gaming venue in Seattle’s South Lake Union

GeekWire

Another virtual reality gaming experience is opening shop in the Seattle region. Sandbox VR announced Wednesday that it will open one of its full-body VR venues in 520 Westlake, a Vulcan Real Estate property in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. (Sandbox VR Photo). Canada, Europe and Asia. The space is now open.