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Seedphrase Releases Debut Single “Angels,” an Ode to Los Angeles
From rare CryptoPunks to DJ booths, Seedphrase is starting a new journey with his debut music track, “Angels.” Seedphrase, originally known as Daniel Maegaard, is an emblem of today’s intersection between art and tech, blending high fashion, cutting-edge digital art, and music. “ANGELS" OUT NOW!!! Thank you everyone for the love and support It has been an incredible journey so far, which I hope to tell through my music. This wouldn’t be possible without the Web3 community, and specifically, CryptoPunks Stream, play and save on all DSPs pic.twitter.com/pNp6FuHg8O — seedphrase (@seedphrase) August 18, 2023 His increasing fame over recent years […]
Sotheby’s Joins Growing List of Defendants in BAYC Class-Action Lawsuit
Sotheby’s auction house was recently named as a defendant in an ongoing class-action lawsuit that was filed by Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) investors against its parent company, Yuga Labs. Sitting in the Hot Seat The class-action lawsuit, filed in December 2022, named more than 40 defendants with allegations that they were artificially inflating the prices of BAYC NFTs through celebrity promotions without the proper disclaimers required by the anti-touting provision of the Securities Act. Celebrities named in the lawsuit included Justin Bieber, Paris Hilton, Jimmy Fallon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Serena Williams, Madonna, Steph Curry, and more who have all publicly […]
Google Answers If Noindex Is Okay For Altering Sitelinks via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller answers whether it’s okay to use the noindex tag to remove an unwanted page from the sitelinks The post Google Answers If Noindex Is Okay For Altering Sitelinks appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
OpenSea Changes Royalty Stance, Rarible Reacts
When digital collectibles (NFTs) were first introduced into the emerging tech space, one of the biggest selling points was a new avenue for creators to get a piece of the pie every time their work was resold – or better known as a “creator royalty.” The royalty debate has been the biggest conversation in the history of the NFT space – but also the biggest elephant in the room. On Thursday (August 17), OpenSea changed its position towards creator royalty fees, announcing in a blog post that it plans to move away from its “mandatory” creator fees to “optional” creator […]
RECUR to Discontinue Platform, Plans to Move Metadata to Filecoin
RECUR, a Web3 platform best known for its big-name IPs like Rugrats and Hello Kitty, announced the discontinuation of its platform on August 18. Echoing the gravity of the decision, RECUR stated on Twitter that it was not an easy decision. They cited “Unforeseen challenges and shifts in the business landscape” as the reason for its closing, adding that it made it increasingly difficult for them to “continue providing the level of service and dedication that [they] have always strived to maintain.” Today, with heavy hearts, we must share some difficult news. After much contemplation and consideration, we’ve decided to […]
Unbabel Debuts Wearable AI for Thought-Based Communication
Four years ago, language transition startup Unbabel worked towards creating a “brain-to-communications interface” that would allow businesses to understand (and be understood) by their customers and clients in multiple languages. Its Language Operations platform blends artificial intelligence (AI) with humans that evolve through high-quality transactions and conversations over time. “You Had an Americano” As a startup with $90 million in VC funding and annual revenues around $50 million while simultaneously surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, Unbabel has concentrated its efforts on better understanding the ways in which our brains have evolved. TechCrunch’s Mike Butcher spent an entire afternoon in New York […]
Google Answers Why A Site Doesn’t Rank Despite Good SEO via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller offers advice about inability to rank despite good SEO The post Google Answers Why A Site Doesn’t Rank Despite Good SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
BAPE® x adidas Originals Tease Limited Edition Sneakers
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Japanese streetwear company BAPE® announced its latest limited edition sneaker release, Forum 84 BAPE Low Triple-White sneaker, in collaboration with adidas Originals. BAPE®, which stands for “A Bathing Ape,” was founded by fashion designer Nigo in 1993 and eventually began selling footwear in the US in 2005. It’s best known for its signature camouflage print and ape head logo, which still remain a crucial element of the brand and its design ethos. Over the years, the brand has collaborated with other fashion brands including adidas, Comme des Garcons, Supreme, Heron Preston, as well as […]