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Friends of the Metaverse: #047

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 Friends of the Metaverse’s upcoming conference

  • Our favorite new AI tools

  • Plus, our AI pic of the week

The Metaverse could be worth $5 TRILLION by the end of the decade. It’s time to discover the future!👇

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📰 Weekly Top Reads on Web3 and AI

  • The Executive Trying to Make Microsoft Smarter About AI (link)

  • Web3 adoption could come via the enterprise, but the real boom will be through startups (link)

  • South Korea’s Crypto Ecosystem Shakes Off Terra Debacle, With Gaming Dominating Web3 Activity (link)

  • Qualcomm China signs MOU with Baidu to work on XR technology (link)

  • Web3 is about solving business problems, not token prices: Google Cloud exec (link)

  • Tim Cook talks advertising on X, Vision Pro, and more in a new interview (link)

  • Epic Games is “exploring native Unreal Engine support” for Apple Vision Pro (link)

  • Citi debuts deposit and trade services on blockchains for institutional clients (link)

  • Sino Global, Coinbase and Libra Alums Start $60 Million Web3 Fund (link)

  • Morgan Stanley kicks off generative AI era on Wall Street with assistant for financial advisors (link)

  • 8 web3 gaming experts discuss hurdles and opportunities in the road to wider adoption (link)

  • How Singapore is redefining Web3’s public-private landscape (link)

  • Walmart to revolutionize retail with expansive commercial strategy in the metaverse (link)

  • Fashion metaverse insights startup Geeiq raises $8.5 million (link)

  • ChatGPT Can Now Generate Images, Too (link)

  • Amazon gives Alexa an AI facelift as it launches new smart speakers (link)

  • Robbie Williams to Make Metaverse Debut With LightCycle (link)

  • Farmville co-creator-led company raises $33M to create Web3 games (link)

  • Major League Baseball Is Hosting Its First Live Game in a Virtual Stadium (link)

  • Announcing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion (link)

  • YouTube rolls out four new AI tools for creators (link)

🎁 Friends of the Metaverse
Season of Innovation 2023 | December 7 · Virtual Event

Make your move now and join us at Season of Innovation 2023! It's time to experience the connections, the latest ideas, the conversations, and everything in between that’ll give you the very best shot to win BIG in your business. Between Us... The secret's out, but only for our cherished community. Ready for December 7?

Coming to you LIVE on December 7.

🚀 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.

  • Sounds.studio - A simple interface for cutting-edge AI music tools.

  • Brainglue - Playground for building powerful prompt chains to solve complex problems.

  • Fit Senpai - Get personalized 4-week workout and meal plans in seconds.

  • Glimpse : A browser extension that understands any site you visit.

  • Capsule : the AI-powered video editor for teams.

  • AskCodi - Unleash the full power of coding with AI.

  • Visualizee - Instant rendering solution for architects.

🖼️ AI Image of the Week

Prompt: spooky cute ghost with a magical glowing city in the background, halloween vibe

Image credit: pahal

🌱 Get in Touch:

#1: If you are a brand or a business looking to capitalize on the potential of Web3 and the Metaverse, sign up to get early access to The Web3 Engine. This digital course offers a strategic management framework to help you learn how to create, design, and develop a Web3 business environment tailored to your brand.

#2: Become a Sponsor or a Media Partner of Friends of the Metaverse and get your brand, product, or business seen by our growing audience!

#3: Follow Friends of the Metaverse on LinkedIn to stay updated with pre-event buzz, sneak peeks, and more.

🎬 That’s a wrap!

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