Year in review: From metaverse to 5G, here’re tech trends that defined 2022

The year 2022 was full of surprises for tech enthusiasts, from an AI that went beyond enabling the automatic deduction of tolls from your bank accounts to a digital currency. Take a look at the top technology trends that defined the year 2022.

Metaverse

Metaverse trends grew exponentially in 2022 as we entered a new digital revolution era. Adidas, Burberry, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Samsung, and Louis Vuitton have all staked their claims in it, as have banks like HSBC and JP Morgan. The world’s first Metaverse Fashion Week, launched by Decentraland, saw a host of labels from around the world embrace the virtual realm. Fashion brands adopted the metaverse and even offered NFT clothing. Surprisingly, a $4,000 Gucci virtual bag outsold its physical counterparts.