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Children have been interacting in the metaverse for years – what parents need to know about keeping them safe

The metaverse sounds like it could be a scary place. Recent headlines have highlighted the dangers to children of the metaverse – a generic term for the range of online virtual worlds, developed by different tech companies, in which users can interact. Children’s charities have raised concerns about its potential…

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SET loses ground after 4% gain in August

RECAP: Global stock markets lost ground this week as investors assessed the impact of more US interest rate hikes and tensions over Taiwan. External factors remained the key factors affecting market sentiment in Asia including Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Bulgari launches its first metaverse experience and digital collection

Another high-fashion label joins the metaverse craze.

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True in metaverse tie-up with Zepeto

SET-listed telecom operator True Corporation has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with South Korean metaverse platform Zepeto as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital ecosystem of telecommunications, content, and e-commerce.

Bangkok Post

'Summer Wondertel' kicks off at Siam Paragon

A beach resort and a skimboard racetrack will be set up in the heart of Bangkok during "Siam Paragon Summer Wondertel", which will kick off tomorrow and run until April 24, from 11am to 8pm.

Bangkok Post

Parents warned about Zepeto after 'paedophile uses gaming app to groom child'

A child in Wishaw, Scotland, was allegedly groomed on the social media and gaming app Zepeto, created in Korea, leading police to launch an investigation

Daily Mirror

What is Zepeto app and how to protect your child from grooming

Police Scotland have said they are carrying out enquiries into an incident of 'online exploitation' involving a child from the Wishaw area on the app.

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Scots parents warned over Zepeto app as police launch 'child exploitation' probe

A child in Wishaw is alleged to have been groomed on the app, which allows users to speak and 'complete missions' with others while using a 3D animated version of themselves.

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