With over 33,000 views, this special issue published in Future Internet MDPI (ISSN 1999-5903) explores the societal integration of immersive technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and the metaverse. This reprint discuses how these concepts continue to drive change across key sectors, highlighting the opportunities and challenges posed by the digital transformation of society. Guest edited by Dr. Diego Vergara of Universidad Católica de Ávila, Spain. Read the free MDPI Books reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wWF9C #mdpi #openaccess #research #futureinternet #mdpibooks
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