The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

One part definition, one part aspiration, one part hype In recent months you may have heard about something called the metaverse. Neal Stephenson famously coined the term “metaverse” in his 1992 novel Snow Crash , where it referred to a 3D virtual world inhabited by avatars of real people. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual events offer a lot of benefits to an event organizer. But, it isn’t just organizers and planners that benefit from the move to a digital format. But, it isn’t just organizers and planners that benefit from the move to a digital format. Virtual attendees can see benefits as well! Show Them How.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

They support and extend the larger trends that are shaping both charity and business operations -- whether those trends are flex time, impact measurement, real time data, or open APIs -- and allow you to gain the benefits of those larger trends without really having to think about it much. The "Little" Benefits the Cloud Brings.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

They support and extend the larger trends that are shaping both charity and business operations -- whether those trends are flex time, impact measurement, real time data, or open APIs -- and allow you to gain the benefits of those larger trends without really having to think about it much. The "Little" Benefits the Cloud Brings.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

Before we get completely swept up, let’s not forget the previous technology hype cycles that have come and gone. 2) Fast follow The Gartner Hype Cycle captures the euphoria new technologies tend to generate in the early days. has likely put it near the peak of the hype cycle. has likely put it near the peak of the hype cycle.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Due to the hype, I decided to check it out myself to see if it had any use for nonprofits. While messages sent in virtual disappearing ink might seem more secure, the truth is that anything sent electronically leaves a footprint. This is because messages sent in Snapchat. self-destruct (think Mission: Impossible without explosives!)

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

Increasingly, those spaces are virtual and constantly evolving. With all the hype growing around this new social media platform, you’re probably asking how it might be useful in your fundraising strategy and whether you should jump on the bandwagon. Modern fundraising depends on meeting your supporters where they are.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Nationwide stay-at-home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. .

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

We are really fortunate to be investing at this time regardless of the hype.” Winfield isn’t fully avoiding the hype though. Many founders and investors are getting wrapped around the axle and putting the technology and solution before the benefit.” Plus, we all know how aggressive VCs chasing hype can be.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Some say they’ll be testing, testing, and testing – throwing virtual pasta at the wall and see what sticks and how much time and effort it takes to throw that pasta. ” The early adopters have jumped in and pages are set up and waiting for some SMART objectives, content strategy, and tips on engagement.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Virtual Reality (VR) has struggled to transition too far beyond gaming circles and specific industry use-cases such as medical training , but with the burgeoning metaverse movement championed by tech heavyweights such as Meta , there has been a renewed hope (and hype) around the promise that virtual worlds bring.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

And if you’re wanting to keep your next event entirely virtual due to COVID-19, check out these virtual fundraising ideas ! Step 3: Engage the Hype Machine. And, when I say “hype machine,” I mean it. A May the 4th Be With You Costume Contest is perfect for a completely virtual, social media-focused campaign.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Join us on October 11 and 12 for Generosity Xchange 2023, a free virtual conference where nonprofit professionals and ideas meet! Unlike the reports cited above, these are materials produced to outline the benefits of utilizing a specific product or service, similar to a client story you might read on a vendor’s website.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

” While business has been strong for a while, investors think a tipping point is coming: “Varjo is entering a new phase in scaling its high immersion virtual and mixed reality products across enterprise verticals,” Ted Persson, a partner at EQT Ventures and Varjo board member, told TechCrunch. Image Credits: Varjo.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

virtual fundraising has been trending. supercharge your virtual fundraising efforts. ? Follow along for a deeper look at these tips and learn how you can implement them when planning your next virtual fundraiser. Half the battle of organizing an event is marketing it and creating enough hype to maximize registration numbers.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

When you prioritize volunteer engagement, your volunteer program benefits, and so does your association’s bottom line. These volunteer opportunities will not only positively impact your association, but they’ll benefit your profession and industry. Explain the benefits . Build hype. Will it be in person or virtual?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ultrahaptics went on to raise $23 million, begin to interest car companies , and later absorb the much-hyped Leap Motion, which, it turns out, was a match made in heaven, by uniting both hand tracking and mid-air haptics. The underlying technology was based on post-graduate research from inventor – and still CEO – Tom Carter.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Second is the fact that — because Apple silos off virtually all its updates, big or small, to help pad out the “big” iOS release — smaller but useful quality of life improvements often get stuck waiting around months for the fall cycle to line up. Sure, Apple does get some benefit from its current cadence. Mountain Lion in 2012.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

You won’t always see the benefit from that increased capability; it really depends on what kind of light you’re taking photos in. The benefits of the bigger sensor are less apparent in video — and really, they’re only really noticeable if you’re watching on a larger screen like a TV. So 5G is not only hard to find, it’s slower.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real. Much of the public discourse currently revolves around natural language models, and you’ve probably read commentary positing that ChatGPT offers a solution to virtually every problem. I wouldn’t be surprised if TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2023 ends up being ChatGPT.

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TechCrunch

MAY 21, 2021

has the potential to be spent virtually. But for providers who want to deliver care virtually across the country, it’s not as simple as adding a Zoom invite to an annual check-up. Chasing hype is human nature: The tyranny of startup trends. But hype leads to bad decision-making, rushed due diligence and wishful thinking.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2009

Various media outlets such as the New York Times , Forbes , and Ars Technica are reporting that McKinsey; along with The Uptime Institute, a data center consulting group; released a report this week on the value (and hype) of cloud usage, cloud computing, and cloud services. The key should be making sure that their uptime is maintained.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 15, 2022

Netflix’s ‘Hype House’ shows the dark side of the creator economy. It’s getting into everything from the basics to the moonshots, so register for this virtual event soon. . Career Karma lands $40M to evolve into an edtech employee benefit. GoFundMe gets Classy (literally) with acquisition of nonprofit giving platform.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of online fundraising, explaining how you can leverage various platforms and fundraising ideas to engage your supporters virtually. The benefits of online fundraising Online fundraising offers benefits for both your organization and your supporters.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 27, 2021

When we think of the metaverse, popularly depicted as a game-like virtual environment where humans use avatars to live, work, and play, we’re often the main characters. But these options, for all their business-centric benefits, could potentially feed existing prejudices and create a false sense of reality.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2006

danah boyd has a post called " On Being Virtual " (be sure to read the comments) As Kevin Gamble on the SLED list notes, what she seems to be saying is that if you look at the rise of social tech amongst young people, it's not about divorcing the physical social structures to live virtually. Come on, get real already.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Our clients benefited from this incredible jump in donations, too! A reliable auction platform also makes it easy to pivot this experience to the virtual space! These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events. John Center for Homeless Men hosted a virtual Raisin’ the Rent house party event in March 2021.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

I have a virtual assistant that helps with some of my graphics on Instagram, but pretty much everything else has been a one-woman show over here. At that point, I had to reassess why I was staying there — 401k, benefits, health insurance — asking myself, “How am I going to leave that?” I was super hyped about that.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2022

It reminds me of NFTs in a way—there’s a lot of potential and a lot of hype, but it’s so new and so unknown it’s like the wild west or the gold rush. With limitless opportunities to fill virtual online spaces, there also come limitless needs for new content to feed the beast.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I usually refrain from buying into the hype cycle of new game releases, but I have been getting back into Halo in a big way since the multiplayer beta launch. I create intricate storylines for all of my characters and I challenge myself to become a better virtual interior decorator with each new house I build.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

Hosting your own giving day apart from Giving Tuesday can have a lot of benefits for your organization. These benefits are great, but hosting your own giving day means you won’t be able to take advantage of Giving Tuesday’s already established marketing and donor awareness. Remind donors that the day is coming and build hype.

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Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

Use Instagram Reels to hype up current campaigns and show off the important work your organization does. Use virtual events to hold community meetings where you can receive live feedback from your supporters. Incentivize these asks with sponsorship benefits at events or placement of their logo in marketing communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Paybee’s Annual Bid Masters competition reveals the 54 best benefit auctioneers of 2024, these trailblazers are leading the way in the world of benefit auctioneering and transforming the fundraising landscape. Tony is an expert in Benefit Galas and Auctions. 3) Suzanne Krainock Suzanne Cios Krainock, M.S.,

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 1, 2007

At its best, all technologies are tools--things we know how and when to use to our benefit. It’s worth spending some time in the virtual knife shop, as SFMOMA did, to see what you like and what works for your needs. SFMOMA went for a more customized approach, skinning the Wordpress comment service as part of the online experience.

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The Verge

MARCH 23, 2022

The plan is to go beyond pricey NFT sales and begin selling virtual land in a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game called The Otherside , according to The Verge and a deck obtained by The Block. Eventually, its creators say, you’ll be able to use it to buy virtual land, play games, and purchase services.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 29, 2020

From Animal Crossing helping folks stay connected during the pandemic’s early days to Travis Scott performing a virtual concert in Fortnite to politicians streaming Among Us on Twitch, games seem to be everywhere. With my apologies to the developers of Mario’s Tennis for the Nintendo Virtual Boy, that’s never been the case before.

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