Step into the Future

Friends of the Metaverse: #032

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Lisa M. Lum
June 09, 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!👇

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📰 Weekly Top Reads on Web3 and AI

  • Gary Vaynerchuk expects NFTs to expand beyond digital collectibles long term (link)

  • A peek into China’s stance on web3 (link)

  • Apple's AR Headset Will Supercharge Gaming and the Metaverse (link)

  • Welcome to the augmented future. Watch it bring you to your knees (link)

  • Warner Bros. to Sell 1978 ‘Superman’ NFT Movie Bundles, Priced at $30 or $100 (link)

  • Hands on with Apple’s Vision Pro: bringing the metaverse to life (link)

  • Apple Reveals the Metaverse (link)

  • Can Apple Take the Metaverse Mainstream? (link)

  • Apple May Advance Into the Metaverse. But AI Could Be Its Game Changer. (link)

  • The Web3 trifecta: Robert Rice talks about combining AI, metaverse and blockchain (link)

  • Qatar Airways enhances its QVerse metaverse offering (link)

  • Disney Moves to Metaverse with Apple Vision Pro (link)

  • LinkedIn is the next social network to offer AI-powered tools for ad copies (link)

  • AI startup Cohere raises funds from Nvidia, valued at $2.2 billion (link)

  • Louis Vuitton to sell €39,000 NFTs (link)

  • HyperPlay raises $12M for cross-chain Web3 game launcher (link)

  • Web3 Social Will Lead to a ‘Renaissance of Feature-specific’ Apps (link)

  • Tech leaders are calling for an A.I. pause because they have no product ready, Palantir CEO says (link)

🌎️ Upcoming Web3 Events

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🚀 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.

  • Speechki is a ChatGPT plugin that transforms texts into engaging audio with AI voices.

  • Roll uses various AI models to simplify the video production process on iOS.

  • Rep uses behavioral AI to deliver personalized shopping experiences.

  • Quest AI : Convert napkin drawings into React components or apps with AI.

  • Process AI : Transform your tedious manual processes into powerful, AI-driven workflows in just a few clicks.

  • ChatGPT plugin creator : Turn any API into a ChatGPT plugin.

  • ClientZen consolidates and transforms your customer feedback into actionable insights using AI.

  • Runway Gen-2 is now available.

🖼️ AI Image of the Week

Prompt: blue red gradient, planetary system, solar system,

Image credit: mewo2223

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🎬 That’s a wrap!

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