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The AI Art Movement Has an Objectification Problem
In 1999, the world’s first commercially available color video and camera phone arrived in the form of the Kyocera VP-210 in Japan. A year after its release, worries over the rapid rise in “up-skirt” voyeurism the phones enabled spread quickly throughout the country, prompting wireless carriers to institute a policy guaranteeing the phones they offered would feature a loud camera shutter noise that users couldn’t disable. The effectiveness of that measure is, to this day, up for debate. But the event remains a valuable history lesson on the widespread adoption of technology: new tools make doing everything easier, and not […]
10 Web3 Builders Creating the Future of the Blockchain
What would the NFT space be without coders, developers, and general free-thinking builders? Absolutely nothing, that’s what. Without the creators and innovators of blockchain tech, the NFT space, let alone NFTs and the blockchain itself, would never have come to fruition. That much should be clear to any within the sphere of Web3. Beyond the many digitally-native artists and NFT collectors deserving of recognition, the builders — those striving to make advancements in, or by utilizing blockchain and NFT tech — are worthy of praise many times over. Yet, it remains true that we often glaze over those on the […]
Behind the Crypto Hype Is a Mentality of Extreme Social Change
Ads for blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin seem to be everywhere. Crypto technologies are being promoted as a replacement for banks; a new way to buy art; the next big investment opportunity, and an essential part of the metaverse. To many, these technologies are confusing or risky. But enthusiasts ardently promote them. As a cybersecurity and social media researcher, I’ve found that behind the hype is an ideology about social change: Hardcore enthusiasts argue that crypto will get people to trust in technology rather than government, which they see as inherently untrustworthy. This ideology leads people to encourage its […]
Nifty News: ‘Degen’ season returns with feet NFTs, disappointing Game of Thrones NFTs and more
Foot fetishists and crypto degens have taken an interest in an NFT collection boasting 10,000 unique pixelated trotters with over $1 million in trading volume.
Play-to-earn falling out of favor after ‘massive shift in priority’ — BGA survey
Gameplay improvements will be the biggest driver of blockchain gaming adoption in 2023, according to a survey from the Blockchain Gaming Alliance.
NFT gaming trends in 2023: Industry execs expect more big players to jump in
From more gaming companies jumping in to the relevance of popular concepts, various industry pros shared their insights on upcoming NFT gaming trends.
Crypto exchange WonderFi confirms merger talks with Coinsquare
The exchanges are yet to finalize a potential merger, with WonderFi releasing a public statement in response to market speculation and a surging share price.
Automattic Announces Blaze Ad Network Of Millions of WordPress.com & Tumblr Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
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Google Cloud Launches New AI Tools for Retailers via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google Cloud is launching new and updated AI tools to provide customers with a smoother online shopping experience and assist retailers with in-store inventory management. The post Google Cloud Launches New AI Tools for Retailers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The 10 Resume Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Are you in the process of updating your resume? Whether you’re applying for a new job, switching industries, or re-entering the workforce after time away, having an up-to-date and polished resume is essential. But even the most experienced professionals make mistakes on resumes that can cost them the job. Here are 10 critical, yet often overlooked, resume mistakes job seekers should watch out for. Grammar Mistakes Unrelated Job Experience Resume Length Distracting Design Lack of Personalization Lies or Exaggerated Claims Personal Information Disclosure Jargon Unprofessional Email Missing Contact Information 1. Grammar Mistakes Your resume is likely the first impression you’ll […]