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Friends of the Metaverse: #060

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

  • 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

  • Grimes has a new line of AI plush toys, including one named Grok (link)

  • Japan’s web3 ecosystem aims to attract 5,000 international firms (link)

  • Japanese scientists create world's 1st mental images with AI tech (link)

  • Apple’s 2024 Will Be About Moving Beyond the iPhone (link)

  • Red Bull Formula 1 team drops NFTs after dominant season (link)

  • Improbable sells gaming venture for $97M, shares 2024 metaverse predictions (link)

  • ServiceNow dives deeper into task mining with latest acquisition (link)

  • Living in the Future - Meta (link)

  • Microsoft Copilot gets a music creation feature via Suno integration (link)

  • EthSign brings DocuSign-like features to Line, Telegram with a web3 twist (link)

  • AR platform Really launches ‘Fandime’ NFTs to reward users with exclusive movie-related content (link)

  • China Vows to Clarify Web3, NFT Development Path (link)

  • Apple Ramps Up Vision Pro Production, Aiming for Launch by February (link)

  • Anthropic in Talks to Raise $750 Million, Led by Menlo Ventures (link)

  • Aston Martin, Porsche Preview Bespoke Apple CarPlay Interfaces (link)

  • Time: The 3 Most Important AI Innovations of 2023(link)

🎁 Friends of the Metaverse
Highlights from Season of Innovation 2023

This video showcases highlights from Season of Innovation 2023 hosted by Friends of the Metaverse. Conducted virtually on December 7th, it was the first of its kind, celebrating innovation with enterprise executives, tech trailblazers, industry veterans, and investors and more. The conference focused on the advancements of AI, mixed reality, spatial computing, web 3.0, and the metaverse.

🌟 Featured Moment: When tech legend Jack J. McCauley throws down the gauntlet with a simple question, 'What is a FLOP?', do you have the genius reply? 🤓💡 It's not just a dance move from the '60s, it's the secret sauce to computational wizardry. Unlock the mystery of FLOPs and why they're the real MVPs of the tech game.

🚀 AI Tools (Our Top Picks)

The future of AI is here! 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.

  • Myko - Unlock hidden sales insights with AI.

  • TryHairstyle - Hairstyle try-on that saves you time & money.

  • Live Lecture by StudyFetch - Automatically take notes from your live lectures.

  • Wysper - Turn your podcast into a content engine.

  • Creatify AI - Create short video ads in seconds, just with a product URL.

  • Scenario - Craft unique and style-consistent game assets.

  • Kopia - Virtually try on items and curate outfits.

  • LogoFast - Make beautiful logos with AI, fast & free.

  • Suno - Make a song, for anything you want.

🖼️ AI Image of the Week

Prompt: polar bear wearing a red scarf watching the starry sky standing next to a Christmas tree decorated with baubles, tinsel and a silver star topper, 4k wallpaper

Image credit: radone7566

🌱 Get in Touch:

#1: If you are a brand or a business looking to turbocharge your B2B growth, unlock supersonic access into the innovation arena with Friends of the Metaverse. Our premier events offer dynamic networking and partnership opportunities, enhancing your visibility among industry visionaries, decision-makers, and influencers. Fuel your pipeline with valuable leads, engage in customized brand promotion, and capitalize on our advanced networking tools.

#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! 🤩