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Stablecoins, Payments and Court Battles Define This Week in Web3
Stablecoins, Payments and Court Battles Define This Week in Web3
October 09, 2024  |  Blockchain

Cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies are supposed to represent the future of finance, offering a decentralized and borderless world where money, data and assets flow freely....

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Meta to Shut Down Platform for Third-Party Augmented Reality Effects
Meta to Shut Down Platform for Third-Party Augmented Reality Effects
August 27, 2024  |  Meta

Meta said Tuesday (Aug. 27) that it will shut down Meta Spark, its platform offering third-party tools and content, on Jan. 14. When the platform...

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Report: Meta Ends Work on Premium Mixed-Reality Headset
Report: Meta Ends Work on Premium Mixed-Reality Headset
August 23, 2024  |  Meta

Meta has reportedly ended its work on developing a premium mixed-reality headset after seeing Apple struggle to sell its own pricey offering in that category....

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This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value
This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value
August 14, 2024  |  Blockchain

Blockchain, at this point a significant industry, perpetually appears to be on the verge of mainstream acceptance. Its promise of delivering benefits such as easier...

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Metaverse Companies Struggle With Declining Values, Complexity
Metaverse Companies Struggle With Declining Values, Complexity
August 07, 2024  |  Metaverse

The metaverse may not be living up to the lofty promises that captured the attention of enthusiasts. The metaverse, an interconnected system of digital worlds...

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Fashion Brands Drop Virtual Goods to Drive Omnichannel Engagement
Fashion Brands Drop Virtual Goods to Drive Omnichannel Engagement
July 15, 2024  |  Retail

From the metaverse to video game worlds, fashion companies are releasing digital clothing and accessories to create new sales opportunities and get consumers to engage...

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F&B Brands Enter Virtual Worlds to Reach New Consumers
F&B Brands Enter Virtual Worlds to Reach New Consumers
July 10, 2024  |  Retail

As food and beverage brands look for new ways to drive acquisition and loyalty, key players are turning to virtual worlds to reach consumers in...

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Reshaping Gaming Landscape: Meta Embraces, Nintendo Resists, Sony AI Races
Reshaping Gaming Landscape: Meta Embraces, Nintendo Resists, Sony AI Races
July 09, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the gaming industry, companies are taking divergent paths. While Meta bets on AI to revitalize its metaverse dreams and Sony’s...

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E.l.f. Begins Selling Physical Products Through Roblox Virtual Kiosk
E.l.f. Begins Selling Physical Products Through Roblox Virtual Kiosk
July 01, 2024  |  Retail

Beauty brand e.l.f. has expanded its partnership with virtual world and gaming platform Roblox to include real-world commerce. In the new virtual kiosk within the...

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