The term "Metaverse" predates the current tech boom; Neal Stephenson coined it in his 1992 science fiction novel *Snow Crash*. elaborate
Lab-grown meat requires significantly less land and water to produce than traditional animal agriculture. elaborate
A significant portion of the dark web's content is actually benign, consisting of things like privacy-focused communication tools and platforms for activists in repressive regimes. elaborate
Optical computing could potentially use light to perform calculations significantly faster than electronic computers, because light signals can travel and interact much faster than electrons. elaborate
No-code platforms can significantly reduce the time it takes to build a simple application, sometimes from months to weeks or even days. elaborate
Many smart home devices rely on cloud services, meaning an internet outage can render them completely useless. elaborate
Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, initially wanted to be a carpenter. elaborate