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Apple’s Vision Pro Headset: Everything You Need to Know
The Alpha: Today, at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2023, Apple revealed its long-awaited mixed-reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. Representing the first brand-new product category from the company since 2014’s launch of the Apple Watch, the high-end augmented and virtual reality headset could have a major impact on the future of the metaverse. The device’s main uses will include gaming, communication, video consumption, and productivity. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, at least one person who worked on the device at Apple has called it “the future of the computer.” Blending augmented and virtual reality, the device is powered by an […]
Getty Images Announces Second NFT Collection: City Diaries
On June 1, 2023, digital collectibles platform Candy Digital will join forces once again with Getty Images to launch a new collection of digital photographs titled City Diaries: Visual Narratives From Around the World, according to a press release shared with nft now. The collection will consist of snapshots from seven iconic cities around the globe: New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Mexico City, Istanbul, and Mumbai. Getty and Candy Digital’s first joint venture, the ’70s Music & Culture Collection, brought rare images of music icons from the 1970s into the digital realm to Web3 for collectors to acquire. Now, they […]
Nike and EA Sports Partner to Bring dotSwoosh NFTs to Future Games
The Alpha: Today, June 1, Nike Virtual Studios and EA Sports announced a partnership that will bring select dotSwoosh digital collectibles to future gaming titles. While the announcement didn’t mention specific games, EA Sports is renowned for its FIFA and Madden NFL series. The collaboration heralds innovative ways for members of dotSwoosh — Nike’s Web3 platform — and the expansive EA Sports fandom to manifest their distinctive flair through virtual play. Dive deeper This fresh association between Nike and EA Sports will afford members and players unparalleled opportunities for artistic self-expression and creativity, intertwining style and sport in new, exciting […]
MakersPlace to Host Live AI Art Hackathon Featuring Hackatao, Trevor Jones, More
As AI art tools continue redefining how we think about creativity, expression, and human interaction with technology, an increasing number of artists are putting their process on display, helping educate millions worldwide on how to best take advantage of the democratization of these new creative resources. MakersPlace is taking this trend one step further. The NFT marketplace will host the AI Art Hackathon at NFC Lisbon on June 7, 2023, according to information shared with nft now. Several artists will take part in the live creative process, including BLΛC, Illustrata, DVK the artist, and DigitalCoy, who will collaborate with Trevor […]
Formula 1 Embraces Blockchain Technology with NFT Tickets on Polygon
The Alpha: In a significant push toward the integration of blockchain technology into the realm of global sports events, Platinium Group, a primary ticket provider for Formula 1, is set to usher in a novel age of ticketing. The Monaco Grand Prix, held May 26-May 28, will serve as the launchpad for issuing NFT race tickets. To achieve this, Platinium Group has partnered with Elemint, a renowned blockchain infrastructure corporation, and Bary, a leading Web3 firm. The tickets will be minted on Polygon. Dive Deeper The Monaco Grand Prix is widely considered one of the most prestigious and important automobile […]
Unlocking NFT Liquidity: Binance Launches NFT Loan Feature
On May 25, Web3 marketplace Binance announced it will allow NFT owners to use their digital assets as collateral to secure loans in Ethereum. Named Binance NFT Loan, the new service is aimed at bringing the advantages of decentralized finance (DeFi) to Binance’s NFT community, letting users unlock the potential of their NFT holdings without needing to sell them and provide a solution for liquidity needs in the process. Dive deeper Launching May 26, the service will initially cater to Ethereum loans only and will accept NFTs from select collections such as Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Mutant Ape Yacht […]
World of Women’s Artfest Reminds Web3 of the True Value of Community
With the noise of memecoin season dying down, the NFT space is turning its eye back to the thing that makes up the heart and soul of the community: art. For those looking to dive back into the cultural side of Web3 (or just interested in checking out one of the most community-based NFT projects out there), World of Women’s Spring Artfest is a must-see. World of Women is a household name in the NFT world. Started by artist Yam Karkai in an effort to represent and onboard women to Web3, the brand’s two main collections — World of Women […]
StepN Becomes First Blockchain Gaming App to Integrate Apple Pay
Move-to-earn app StepN has become the first blockchain gaming app to integrate with Apple Pay, according to a May 22, 2023 announcement shared with nft now. A product of Web3 development studio Find Satoshi Lab (FSL), StepN was released in December 202 and made a name for itself as the first move-to-earn app featured in the App Store. The app lets users purchase virtual sneakers and accrue rewards for physical activities like walking or running, which are tracked via a user’s synced smartphone. At its height in May 2022, StepN’s number of active monthly users reached over 705,000, according to […]
Exclusive: Avalanche Unveils New Marketplaces and Plans to Bridge the Physical-Digital Gap
The Alpha Two new marketplaces are coming to the Avalanche blockchain. Today, May 19, Superchief Gallery NFT and Zeroone both announced partnerships with Avalanche and parent company Ava Labs respectively. Further, Avalanche shared that it has entered a partnership with Legitimate to bring phygital experiences to its events. Dive deeper Things have been getting interesting on Avalanche (AVAX) as of late. While NFT trading efforts have largely been corralled to Ethereum, Solana, Tezos, and Bitcoin over the past year, the burgeoning Proof-of-Stake blockchain network has made strides in the NFT space with significant developments. Web3 first got a glimpse into […]
Pudgy Penguins Releases Toy Line, Earns $500,000 in 48 Hours
On May 18, the Pudgy Penguins NFT Twitter handle tweeted out a video announcing the release of Pudgy Toys, its physical line of family-friendly plushie and figurine toys. The video also unveiled Pudgy World, an online portal that provides non-Web3 native consumers their first blockchain wallet and soulbound and tradeable NFTs. The video, which depicts a child playing in her bedroom with the NFT-inspired toys in an homage to the Toy Story franchise, marked a special moment in the project’s history and the first community-licensed mass-market product line from a Web3 brand. “This will be the first time that NFTs […]