This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-the-metaverse-is-everything-everywhere-all-at-once. It's time to consider that our definition of the metaverse as defined by Snow Crash is entirely wrong. Check more stories related to futurism at: https://hackernoon.com/c/futurism. You can also check exclusive content about #metaverse, #web3, #augmented-reality, #artificial-intelligence, #understanding-the-metaverse, #future-of-metaverse, #technology-trends, #future-technology, and more. This story was written by: @metapunk. Learn more about this writer by checking @metapunk's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. XReal are glasses that combine augmented reality and virtual reality. By completely blocking out the wearer's vision, they offer the ability to access a 3D virtual environment. This concept not only enhances mobility but also leverages social cues we use in our daily lives. To enable the metaverse, we require hardware that can be comfortably worn for extended periods, overlaying digital filters onto our physical reality.