David Guetta recently cloned Eminem’s voice using AI — and the results were epic.
It makes for an interesting topic of conversation around copyright regarding AI generated media.
Guetta clarified that he of course would not distribute the song commercially.
It makes for an interesting topic of conversation around copyright regarding AI generated media.
Guetta clarified that he of course would not distribute the song commercially.
📣 DEX Trading Activity Picks Up Steam as Markets Spurn Centralization
Decentralized exchange trading activity has begun to pick up steam, with some of the DEX sector’s biggest players booking a notable bump in trading volumes this week. Ethereum-based Uniswap was leading the pack toward the end of the work week in New York, hovering around the 50% mark of total DEX volume, equating to a week-over-week double-digit jump to around $12 billion, data from DeFiLlama shows. Its closest rival, PancakeSwap was holding steady around 8% via the same market cap metric — up about 20% since the week prior, clocking in around $2.1 billion. The DEX still leads on trader count on Binance’s BNB Chain. Notable DEXes Curve and SushiSwap have also seen significant increases in trading volumes, jumping 12% and 63% respectively, in the last seven days through early Friday morning in New York. Average increase for volumes across all DEXes popped 16% or so on the week.
Decentralized exchange trading activity has begun to pick up steam, with some of the DEX sector’s biggest players booking a notable bump in trading volumes this week. Ethereum-based Uniswap was leading the pack toward the end of the work week in New York, hovering around the 50% mark of total DEX volume, equating to a week-over-week double-digit jump to around $12 billion, data from DeFiLlama shows. Its closest rival, PancakeSwap was holding steady around 8% via the same market cap metric — up about 20% since the week prior, clocking in around $2.1 billion. The DEX still leads on trader count on Binance’s BNB Chain. Notable DEXes Curve and SushiSwap have also seen significant increases in trading volumes, jumping 12% and 63% respectively, in the last seven days through early Friday morning in New York. Average increase for volumes across all DEXes popped 16% or so on the week.
Scientists can now use WiFi to see people through walls. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a way to map human bodies through walls using WiFi signals.
The Carnegie Mellon researchers wrote that they believe WiFi signals “can serve as a ubiquitous substitute” for normal RGB cameras, when it comes to “sensing” people in a room. Using WiFi, they wrote, overcomes obstacles like poor lighting and occlusion that regular camera lenses face.
The Carnegie Mellon researchers wrote that they believe WiFi signals “can serve as a ubiquitous substitute” for normal RGB cameras, when it comes to “sensing” people in a room. Using WiFi, they wrote, overcomes obstacles like poor lighting and occlusion that regular camera lenses face.
PancakeSwap Hosts First IFO on Aptos for BlueMove NFT Marketplace
PancakeSwap is hosting its first Initial Farm Offering event on the Aptos Network, as part of the launch of the BlueMove NFT marketplace's MOVE token. PancakeSwap is rolling out its suite of products on the Aptos Network, with its first Initial Farm Offering (IFO) set for Feb. 9. The IFO is intended to raise $400,000 for the BlueMove NFT marketplace through the sale of its MOVE governance token.From 12:00-14:00 UTC on Feb. 9, users who hold $CAKE on Aptos can participate in the sale, with 10 million $MOVE on the block for $0.04 apiece.Unlike IFOs on BNB Chain, participants in the BlueMove IFO are not required to stake or lock $CAKE -- they just have to hold $CAKE on Aptos and commit their tokens to the sale.
PancakeSwap is hosting its first Initial Farm Offering event on the Aptos Network, as part of the launch of the BlueMove NFT marketplace's MOVE token. PancakeSwap is rolling out its suite of products on the Aptos Network, with its first Initial Farm Offering (IFO) set for Feb. 9. The IFO is intended to raise $400,000 for the BlueMove NFT marketplace through the sale of its MOVE governance token.From 12:00-14:00 UTC on Feb. 9, users who hold $CAKE on Aptos can participate in the sale, with 10 million $MOVE on the block for $0.04 apiece.Unlike IFOs on BNB Chain, participants in the BlueMove IFO are not required to stake or lock $CAKE -- they just have to hold $CAKE on Aptos and commit their tokens to the sale.
Nokia uses the metaverse to connect remote breweries, train aircraft techs
From beer breweries on opposite ends of the globe to aircraft technicians in isolated airports, telecoms infrastructure firm Nokia has been looking for ways to use the metaverse to aid workers in remote locations. Nokia, who many remember as a manufacturer of consumer mobile devices.
Last year, Nokia began collaborating with an Australian university to deliver a 5G-connected microbrewery using metaverse technology, noted Joyce. Using augmented reality (AR), researchers from a brewery tech lab at the University of Technology Sydney have been working alongside researchers from a twin facility at Dortmund University in Germany.Meanwhile, in South Australia, Joyce said Nokia that has been using the metaverse to potentially assist Cessna aircraft technicians at remote airports.
From beer breweries on opposite ends of the globe to aircraft technicians in isolated airports, telecoms infrastructure firm Nokia has been looking for ways to use the metaverse to aid workers in remote locations. Nokia, who many remember as a manufacturer of consumer mobile devices.
Last year, Nokia began collaborating with an Australian university to deliver a 5G-connected microbrewery using metaverse technology, noted Joyce. Using augmented reality (AR), researchers from a brewery tech lab at the University of Technology Sydney have been working alongside researchers from a twin facility at Dortmund University in Germany.Meanwhile, in South Australia, Joyce said Nokia that has been using the metaverse to potentially assist Cessna aircraft technicians at remote airports.
Bigscreen has introduced the Beyond, a PC-only VR headset that the company claims to be the "world's smallest."
The device includes two 5K (5,120 x 2,560) 90Hz OLED displays.
The device has sacrificed a few things to get its size.
For example, instead of adjusting knobs and other controls to get an ideal fit, Bigscreen asks you to scan your face using an iPhone app to produce a custom-fitted Beyond design.
The device requires a fairly powerful computer, and does not ship with controllers.
Instead you need to buy a compatible controller separately, like the Vive and Valve's Index.
The Beyond is available to pre-order now for $999.
The device includes two 5K (5,120 x 2,560) 90Hz OLED displays.
The device has sacrificed a few things to get its size.
For example, instead of adjusting knobs and other controls to get an ideal fit, Bigscreen asks you to scan your face using an iPhone app to produce a custom-fitted Beyond design.
The device requires a fairly powerful computer, and does not ship with controllers.
Instead you need to buy a compatible controller separately, like the Vive and Valve's Index.
The Beyond is available to pre-order now for $999.
🚗 LAMBORGHINI HURACAN STO NFTS
Veve announced that it has teamed up with Lamborghini to release an NFT featuring the Huracán STO model with a range of rarity traits.
The NFT is set to be listed on Feb 19 and will allow collectors to showcase their NFT Lamborghini in the app's virtual showrooms and Veve social feeds and use AR to drive the car on the streets in the real world.
Veve announced that it has teamed up with Lamborghini to release an NFT featuring the Huracán STO model with a range of rarity traits.
The NFT is set to be listed on Feb 19 and will allow collectors to showcase their NFT Lamborghini in the app's virtual showrooms and Veve social feeds and use AR to drive the car on the streets in the real world.
💰 BITCOIN ORDINALS WALLETS ARE HERE
With now over 123,000 Ordinals inscriptions on Bitcoin, it may feel like this was long overdue but
Ordinals Wallet has arrived to help users receive, store, and view Ordinals. However, it shared that transferring, sending, inscribing, and buying and selling features are coming soon.
Just before the release of Ordinals Wallet, Xverse Wallet, and Hiro Wallet both preceded and were released a few days earlier as well.
With now over 123,000 Ordinals inscriptions on Bitcoin, it may feel like this was long overdue but
Ordinals Wallet has arrived to help users receive, store, and view Ordinals. However, it shared that transferring, sending, inscribing, and buying and selling features are coming soon.
Just before the release of Ordinals Wallet, Xverse Wallet, and Hiro Wallet both preceded and were released a few days earlier as well.
📣 Microsoft dumps Metaverse for ChatGPT
According to an internal report, Microsoft closed the Industrial Metaverse team. The funny thing is that this team was only active for just four months. The company also fired all 100 of its staff, including its two early pioneers. The next day, there were reports that Microsoft is firing workers from its Xbox team. In a message to all staff at the start of this year, Microsoft President Satya Nadella confirmed the layoff of 10,000 workers or 4.5% of the company’s workforce. Since then, there have been rumours that this round of cutbacks may target the Metaverse divisions that are pertinent. Soon after, Microsoft revealed the shutdown of AltspaceVR, a virtual reality social network it had bought in 2017. The company also dissolved all associated teams.
According to an internal report, Microsoft closed the Industrial Metaverse team. The funny thing is that this team was only active for just four months. The company also fired all 100 of its staff, including its two early pioneers. The next day, there were reports that Microsoft is firing workers from its Xbox team. In a message to all staff at the start of this year, Microsoft President Satya Nadella confirmed the layoff of 10,000 workers or 4.5% of the company’s workforce. Since then, there have been rumours that this round of cutbacks may target the Metaverse divisions that are pertinent. Soon after, Microsoft revealed the shutdown of AltspaceVR, a virtual reality social network it had bought in 2017. The company also dissolved all associated teams.
🖼 Degen Zoo Attacks NFT Market With Zoo Frenzy
Recently, the development progress of an animal NFT game called Degen Zoo has received the attention of the community. The development of this game is similar to a hackathon. The game is completed within 30 days as a gimmick. Degen Zoo attracted more than 100,000 Twitter followers in less than 30 days, and more than 10,000 people joined the official Telegram as a member. Built by DAO Maker founder Chris Zaknun and former Maker DAO development engineers, among others, the game will be developed on an ultra-low budget of only $20,000 and is scheduled to be developed in as little as 30 days. The game is inspired by the CryptoZoo NFT scam. The Degen Zoo project team hopes to complete the game construction.
Recently, the development progress of an animal NFT game called Degen Zoo has received the attention of the community. The development of this game is similar to a hackathon. The game is completed within 30 days as a gimmick. Degen Zoo attracted more than 100,000 Twitter followers in less than 30 days, and more than 10,000 people joined the official Telegram as a member. Built by DAO Maker founder Chris Zaknun and former Maker DAO development engineers, among others, the game will be developed on an ultra-low budget of only $20,000 and is scheduled to be developed in as little as 30 days. The game is inspired by the CryptoZoo NFT scam. The Degen Zoo project team hopes to complete the game construction.
A website called Podcast.ai is a podcast that is entirely generated by artificial intelligence – and it’s highly convincing. Every week, the show explores a new topic in depth, where listeners can suggest topics and guests.
🖼 Cadbury Gems unveils artwork-based NFTs for charitable purposes
Cadbury Gems, an Indian chocolate brand, has launched GemsJrNFT campaign in 2022. Aimed at adding utility to kid’s paintings, this initiative is believed to use blockchain to convert regular artworks into non-fungible tokens (NFTs). a portion of the proceeds is donated to Save the Children. Through NFTs and blockchain technology, we aim to direct their efforts towards a cause. I believe this effort is aligned with our mission to go beyond just storytelling and make a difference through our brands such as Cadbury Gems. We believe that our consumers will look forward to owning a piece of the collection,” Nitin Saini, vice-president, marketing, Mondelez India, said. five percent of the royalty would go towards the charity and the royalty will be coded in smart contract while minting the NFTs.
Cadbury Gems, an Indian chocolate brand, has launched GemsJrNFT campaign in 2022. Aimed at adding utility to kid’s paintings, this initiative is believed to use blockchain to convert regular artworks into non-fungible tokens (NFTs). a portion of the proceeds is donated to Save the Children. Through NFTs and blockchain technology, we aim to direct their efforts towards a cause. I believe this effort is aligned with our mission to go beyond just storytelling and make a difference through our brands such as Cadbury Gems. We believe that our consumers will look forward to owning a piece of the collection,” Nitin Saini, vice-president, marketing, Mondelez India, said. five percent of the royalty would go towards the charity and the royalty will be coded in smart contract while minting the NFTs.
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📹 YouTube Has a New CEO Who Actually Gets NFTs
Crypto fans have another reason to be hopeful of Web2 giants going Web3: YouTube has a new chief executive officer who once floated integrating NFTs into the video sharing platform. stepped down last week, ending her 25-year-long stint at the Google subsidiary. Mohan, an engineering graduate from Stanford University, was appointed chief product officer at YouTube in 2015. He was instrumental in building some of the platform’s biggest projects including YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium. He was once offered the role of chief product officer at Twitter, but turned that down after Google put forth a counteroffer of $100 million so he would stay, TechCrunch reported in 2011. Neal will be a terrific leader for YouTube,” Wojcicki said in a blog announcing her departure.
Crypto fans have another reason to be hopeful of Web2 giants going Web3: YouTube has a new chief executive officer who once floated integrating NFTs into the video sharing platform. stepped down last week, ending her 25-year-long stint at the Google subsidiary. Mohan, an engineering graduate from Stanford University, was appointed chief product officer at YouTube in 2015. He was instrumental in building some of the platform’s biggest projects including YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium. He was once offered the role of chief product officer at Twitter, but turned that down after Google put forth a counteroffer of $100 million so he would stay, TechCrunch reported in 2011. Neal will be a terrific leader for YouTube,” Wojcicki said in a blog announcing her departure.
A brain interface startup called Synchron is working on technology designed to transform daily life for people with paralysis.
The Synchron Switch, which is a cutting-edge technology that enables individuals with little to no physical mobility to control devices such as cursors and smart home systems using their thoughts, is inserted into the bloodstream. Currently, this emerging technology has been successfully utilized on three patients in the United States and four patients in Australia.
In December, Synchron announced a $75 million financing round that included funding from the investment firms of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
The Synchron Switch, which is a cutting-edge technology that enables individuals with little to no physical mobility to control devices such as cursors and smart home systems using their thoughts, is inserted into the bloodstream. Currently, this emerging technology has been successfully utilized on three patients in the United States and four patients in Australia.
In December, Synchron announced a $75 million financing round that included funding from the investment firms of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
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🖼 Ubisoft Continues Web3 Push With Rabbids NFTs in The Sandbox
Ubisoft was the first major video game publisher to release in-game NFT items with Ghost Recon Breakpoint in December 2021—and while the reception was decidedly mixed, the firm has continued to make moves in the Web3 world. Today’s launch of Rabbids NFT avatars for Ethereum metaverse game The Sandbox. The NFT release comes one year after Ubisoft initially announced plans to bring its popular Rabbids characters—which spun out of the classic Rayman game franchise—to The Sandbox. Ubisoft began the sale today for users who had already been added to an allowlist, while the public sale will commence on Wednesday. The drop is themed after the Lunar New Year, given that 2023 is the year of the rabbit, and the Rabbids will feature various designs that will be unveiled to buyers this Friday.
Ubisoft was the first major video game publisher to release in-game NFT items with Ghost Recon Breakpoint in December 2021—and while the reception was decidedly mixed, the firm has continued to make moves in the Web3 world. Today’s launch of Rabbids NFT avatars for Ethereum metaverse game The Sandbox. The NFT release comes one year after Ubisoft initially announced plans to bring its popular Rabbids characters—which spun out of the classic Rayman game franchise—to The Sandbox. Ubisoft began the sale today for users who had already been added to an allowlist, while the public sale will commence on Wednesday. The drop is themed after the Lunar New Year, given that 2023 is the year of the rabbit, and the Rabbids will feature various designs that will be unveiled to buyers this Friday.
Ruja Ignatova, 42, nicknamed 'Crypto Queen' went on the run after disappearing with over $3 billion of investors money with her scam crypto "OneCoin."
Documents discovered by two journalists claimed that Ruja Ignatova was actually killed on a drug lord's orders as he wanted to cover up his involvement in the OneCoin affair.
The incident allegedly happened on a yacht in Greece, in November 2018, after which Ignatova's body was dismembered and thrown into the Ionian Sea, as stated in the documents.
Documents discovered by two journalists claimed that Ruja Ignatova was actually killed on a drug lord's orders as he wanted to cover up his involvement in the OneCoin affair.
The incident allegedly happened on a yacht in Greece, in November 2018, after which Ignatova's body was dismembered and thrown into the Ionian Sea, as stated in the documents.
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