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MWC mobile tech fair to show off new phones, AI, metaverse

The latest folding-screen smartphones, immersive metaverse experiences, AI-powered chatbot avatars and other eye-catching technology are set to wow visitors at the annual MWC wireless trade fair

The Independent UK

Colombia court moves to metaverse to host hearing

A Colombian court this month hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse, and now hopes to experiment again with virtual reality, authorities told Reuters.

Reuters

This week in the metaverse: BlackRock's new ETF, Titanic artifacts as NFTs, and a Snow Crash Sotheby’s auction

The new BlackRock ETF invests in a bundle of public companies, including Meta, Nvidia, and Apple.

Fortune

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Metaverse creator Neal Stephenson on the future of virtual reality

The writer who invented the metaverse concept on why he decided to get involved in building it — and the trouble with AI

Financial Times

Crypto firm with links to parliamentary groups appears to have vanished

Apparent disappearance of Phoenix Community Capital leaves some investors fearing they have lost large sums of money

The Guardian - UK

How a TikToker used her platform to promote citizen science efforts in Ohio

PITTSBURGH — After being catapulted into the viral metaverse of TikTok, what began as a "slapdash initial document" transformed into a multipronged database encouraging citizen science in East Palestine, Ohio.

Tribune News Service

Five emerging trends that could change our lives online

The way we live our lives online is rapidly changing. Artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality and innovations such as blockchain – a kind of digital record for transactions — are set to transform the online world, affecting everything from social media to how people and businesses make money from their…

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse ambitions could get a big boost as Tencent discusses selling the Meta Quest 2 headset in China

Facebook has been blocked in the country for 14 years.

Fortune

Meta to test out monthly paid verification subscription service

Meta Verified is aimed at "increasing authenticity and security across our services," Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.

Axios

"Dragon Ball" Enters Metaverse Under Toei Animation, The Sandbox Partnership

The Sandbox partnered with Toei Animation to bring "Dragon Ball", "One Piece", "Sailor Moon" and its iconic anime IP to the metaverse.

Investors Business Daily

Here's the week's top news on NFTs and the metaverse

After being shunned for years, NFTs took a big step this week.

Fortune

First 'cultural map' of the country now online

The first online cultural map of Thailand is now available with more than 2,000 cultural sites across the country, ready to be upgraded for metaverse technologies.

Bangkok Post

Dubai’s Metaverse Mall Announced At World Government Summit

Dubai has strengthened its resolve to emerge as one of the world's leading metaverse economies

Zenger

MQDC proposes idyllic 'metta-verse' project

MQDC, a leading developer of innovative property projects, has introduced its first metaverse, MQDC Idyllias, designed as the first project that could fully bridge reality and the virtual world with a new concept, ‘metta-verse’.

Bangkok Post

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In the Metaverse, the Perfect Date Might Actually Exist — If You Can Find It

What is it like to date in the metaverse? Writer Becca Caddy tries out VR dating apps and speaks to people who have found real love in virtual worlds.

The Independent UK

From VR to throuples – this is what the future of dating looks like

Prudence Wade finds out about love in the metaverse and sober dating.

Fortune

Meta employees are reportedly bracing for more layoffs amid delays to finalized budgets: ‘It’s still a mess’

“The year of efficiency is kicking off with a bunch of people getting paid to do nothing," one Meta employee told the FT.

The Street

Move Over, Metaverse -- AI May Be the Next Shiny Bubble

New gold in the Wild West of Tech: Artificial intelligence is the buzzword just a year after the metaverse, whose ashes are videogame avatars.

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Saudi Housing Ministry Launches Kingdom’s First Metaverse Platform

The Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing announced the launching of Sakani Metaverse, the first platform of its kind in the Kingdom, in a step that aims at exploiting the interactive technology to raise the quality of life. The announcement came during the ministry’s participation in the LEAP 2023…

Bangkok Post

MQDC to launch its first metaverse in Q2

MQDC, a property firm owned by the Chearavanont family, plans to launch its first metaverse project called Idyllias, starting with its large mixed-use residential project The Forestias in the second quarter of this year.

Fortune

This week in the metaverse: Hermès declares victory over MetaBirkins NFT collection, Meta wants to open its metaverse to 13 year olds, and Doritos launches a metaverse recording studio

Hermès's win against the creator of the NFT collection MetaBirkins looked bad for the NFT space, but it may not be the worst for projects that are solely artistic in nature.

Bangkok Post

Wunderman lists key consumer trends

The metaverse, climate, inclusivity, commerce and health consciousness are the five major consumer trends to watch this year, says Wunderman Thompson Thailand, a marketing communications agency.

The Street

Move Over, Metaverse -- AI Is the Next Shiny Tech Bauble (Bubble?)

New gold in the Wild West of Tech: Artificial intelligence is the buzzword just a year after the metaverse, whose ashes are videogame avatars.

Bangkok Post

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Functional seat prototypes in various forms and materials have been designed to find methods to enhance landscapes and provide people ease... traffic barriers doubling as flower pots to create green spaces... augmented reality is used to connect people's imaginations to the metaverse.

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Hermès wins lawsuit against creator of NFT MetaBirkins, jury claims NFTs are not protected as art under the First Amendment

The verdict could have broad ramifications for NFTs and the metaverse.

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