A virtual reality concert in Helsinki has attracted over one million spectators, as the coronavirus thwarted Finland’s usual May Day celebrations this year. Headlined by Finnish rap group JVG, the virtual gig saw a total of 12% of Finland’s population tune in, while almost 150,000 viewers went so far as to create virtual avatars for themselves.
...If nothing else, it clearly demonstrates how public demand for virtual reality experiences is growing, and may likely remain even after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
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