Category: News
Meta Bets Big on AI to Revive Growth Across Facebook, Instagram
Meta is charging into AI initiatives such as conversational bots and improved imaging functionality across its apps, hoping to revive growth and engagement amidst stiffening competition.
McFarlane Toys and Warner Bros. Launch Historic Batman NFT Collection
McFarlane Toys and Warner Bros. have launched a historic NFT collection featuring signed Batman digital art by legendary comic creator Todd McFarlane.
Ethereum Gas Usage by NFT Marketplaces Plummets From 2021 Highs
Ethereum gas usage attributed to leading NFT marketplaces and projects has declined sharply since 2021, pointing to slowed trading activity but longer-term holding behavior.
Allen Ginsberg Estate’s AI-Generated Poetry Debuts in New Exhibit
The Allen Ginsberg Estate is utilizing AI trained on the late poet’s works to produce poetry for an exhibition alongside Ginsberg’s photographs.
Margot Robbie Bitcoin for Ken, NFTs for Barbie
Margot Robbie recently joked that Bitcoin is a stereotypical “Ken” interest, contrasting with the Barbie brand’s actual embrace of NFTs and blockchain partnerships under parent company Mattel.
Exploring the Complexities of AI Girlfriends – Imagination vs Reality
Andreessen Horowitz introduced a guide to creating personalized “AI girlfriends,” sparking important debate on imagining emotional bonds with chatbots versus embracing human complexity.
Yuga Labs Acquires Roar Studios to Boost Metaverse and NFT Innovation
Yuga Labs, maker of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, has acquired metaverse startup Roar Studios to enhance social interactivity and experiences within its ambitious Otherside metaverse project.
Beeple’s $29M NFT Sculpture Human One Arrives Stateside at Crystal Bridges
Beeple unveils his monumental digital sculpture Human One, which sold for $29 million, at Crystal Bridges Museum. It offers guests an interactive scavenger hunt with NFT rewards.
PROOF’s Grails IV Showcases Mystery NFT Art with Reveal Event
PROOF’s fourth Grails NFT exhibition showcases mystery art with the artists anonymous until a big reveal event after the August 7-10 public minting concludes.