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Friends of the Metaverse: #030

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Lisa M. Lum
May 26, 2023

Hey there, digital trendsetters and tech-savvy explorers! Friends of the Metaverse welcomes you to the ultimate weekly source of tech news where we explore the rise of mixed reality and the latest advancements in technology, from web3, AI, and the metaverse to everything in between.

It's Friday, and we've saved the best for last:

  • A roundup of the week's news

  • The scoop on upcoming tech events

  • Our favorite new AI tools

  • Plus, our AI pic of the week

It’s time to discover the future!👇

This issue is also brought to you by:

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🍎 10 Days Until Apple WWDC 2023

🔔 This year’s main WWDC keynote is slated for Monday, June 5th, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. It will take place as a digital and in-person event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, with Apple CEO Tim Cook expected to kick things off.

Apple will stream the WWDC keynote live from its website and YouTube channel 👀

🟥 Friends of the Metaverse Virtual Global Conference | December 7-8, 2023

Behind every groundbreaking innovation lies a visionary mind. At SEASON OF INNOVATION 2023, we've curated a constellation of luminaries who will share their wisdom and revolutionize your perspective. Prepare to witness the sparks of genius and unlock your own limitless potential. 🔥 Put a BIG circle around December 7-8 for an event you won't want to miss.✨

📰 Weekly Top Reads on Web3 and AI

  • Gary Vee Is Hyped About AI—And Expands VeeCon Beyond NFTs (link)

  • Pudgy Penguins wants to use its NFT-inspired toys to bring IP to the real world (link)

  • NFT Startup Americana Thinks It Can Take on eBay (link)

  • Chainlink co-founder wants web3 to provide cryptographic guarantees to the world (link)

  • Pudgy Penguins Smash Amazon Debut, Sells Over 20,000 Toys (link)

  • Singapore Tourism Board partners with Google to create Augmented Reality tours (link)

  • Facebook parent in talks with Magic Leap over augmented reality deal (link)

  • Digital Twins, Generative AI, And The Metaverse (link)

  • Openfort raises $3M for wallet-as-a-service infrastructure for Web3 gaming (link)

  • Microsoft announces Windows Copilot, an AI ‘personal assistant’ for Windows 11 (link)

  • Apple touts multibillion-dollar Broadcom deal for 5G and wireless tech built in the US (link)

  • Anthropic secures $450M in Series C funding from Google, Salesforce and others (link)

  • Future of Chief Metaverse Officer - How Brands are Rethinking the Web3 Role (link)

  • Hong Kong? Singapore? Tokyo? Seoul? Dubai? The race is on for the Web3 hub of Asia (link)

  • Apple announces multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for U.S.-made chips (link)

  • Apple invites media to WWDC 2023 keynote, where AR headset is expected to debut (link)

  • Adobe Unveils Future of Creative Cloud With Generative AI as a Creative Co-Pilot in Photoshop (link)

  • Foresight Ventures pledges additional $10M for Web3 accelerator (link)

  • Ticketing will be a huge use case for NFTs — Gary Vee (link)

  • Bill Gates lays AI tombstone on Amazon and Google (link)

  • Microsoft launches an AI tool to take the pain out of building websites (link)

  • Web3-Friendly Browser Brave Introduces NFT-Gated Video Calls

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  • How the Solana Blockchain is Integrating ChatGPT to Simplify Web3 Experiences for Users (link)

  • Cirque du Soleil launches a metaverse game on Roblox (link)

  • Nvidia Poised for Record Sales as AI Demand Kicks In (link)

  • Nike OF1 NFT Sale Surpasses $1M Despite Delays, Tech Issues (link)

🌎️ Upcoming Web3 Events

Any events I missed? Let me know at [email protected] 💬

🚀 AI Tools (Our Top Picks)

The future of AI is here! Our database and it has now has reached over 600+ AI tools that can assist with writing, photography, images, sales, audio, music, and more! Here are some of these amazing AI tools that are revolutionizing work and saving countless hours. Explore the amazing power of AI and discover the potential of these incredible tools.

  • Vimcal unveils their AI scheduling assistant.

  • Plus AI : Free market research report, customized for your business and industry.

  • Betterlegal Assitant : Transform complicated legalese into straightforward language in seconds.

  • Kaiber is an AI-powered video and content generation tool for creators.

  • HelpHub AI by CommandBar : A GPT-powered chatbot for any site.

  • Desku : Automate customer support with power of AI & automations.

  • Courseau : Grab something complex - a youtube video, academic paper, or podcast - and transform it into an engaging mini-course in seconds.

🖼️ AI Image of the Week

Prompt: wool, amigurumi, forest, koala

Image Credit: Epiphany

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🎬 That’s a wrap!

I’ll be back next Friday with more awesome content. Don’t miss it! 🤩