The metaverse: is Zuckerberg's dream over?

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter. Discover the news beyond the headlines with Curio. Every morning, host Manish Verma selects analytical and thought-provoking articles from the world’s leading publications, leaving you better informed and ready for your day. In today's episode... A year since the metaverse's viral Superbowl commercial, public excitement has already faded. But where did it all go wrong? From lack of investment to concept confusion, discover why our dream of a virtual future has almost disappeared with the Financial Times. Then, as Meta battles with user-retention issues, could targeting a younger audience solve its problems? The Wall Street Journal examines Horizon World's latest push for growth as users favour rival social media platforms.