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Can mass media survive in the age of personal media? What gadgets will we watch future movies on? Can you make a living working in the metaverse? This page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of entertainment.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Julia Louis-Dreyfus did it at the Golden Globes; Lily Allen had her dancers do it in a music video; Barry Manilow does it at the piano; Stephen Dorff does it in Peru. What is it…
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Glazers 'want augmented reality scheme at Manchester United' that would see fans paying to watch games through cameras mounted on their favourite players Glazers reportedly keen on Man United stars wearing AR devices during gamesDevices would allow supporters to watch a game from a player's...
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Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade is reportedly furious at her parents for forcing her to go to college. #TheFive #FoxNewsFOX News operates the FOX News C...
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Speaking at the Economic Club of New York yesterday, Khan said that, while it's true the US regulator failed to halt a couple of major mergers this year (Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, and Meta's acquisition of VR firm Within), those are just two among 13 to 20 challenges her monopoly cops have successfully brought against takeovers in her time at the helm, depending on how you count.
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The Air Force's E-4B Nightwatch, commonly referred to as the 'Doomsday Plane," is officially entering The Matrix.
The service is nearing the end of a mutli-year project to directly scan and digitize every inch of an E-4B, inside and out, to create virtual reality training modules that its crew...
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Meta announced at its Connect developer conference today that LEGO is releasing a mixed reality game for Quest named LEGO Bricktales. The blocky puzzle game essentially puts you in front of a number of diorama biomes, which were crafted brick by brick. "Your journey will take you to the deepest jungle, sun-drenched deserts, a bustling city corner, a towering medieval castle, and tropical Caribbean islands," Meta says in an announcement.
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https://theconversation.com/how-artificial-intelligence-can-save-journalism-137544
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The Conversation
Journalism is not keeping pace with the evolution of new technologies. Newsrooms need to take advantage of what AI can offer and come up with a new business model.
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https://venturebeat.com/games/xreal-unveils-air-2-ar-glasses-for-400/
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Xreal, formerly known as Nreal, unveiled its latest innovation in consumer augmented reality (AR) technology with the introduction of the Xreal Air 2 and Xreal Air 2 Pro AR glasses. These AR wearables are set to usher in a new era of immersive entertainment, available for pre-orders today in the U.and the United Kingdom, said Peng Jin, Xreal cofounder in an interview with GamesBeat.
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Lasting 3 days from 14-16, June, InfoComm 2023 concluded with a perfect ending in Orlando, USA. InfoComm is the largest professional audio-visual trade show in North America with vast international influence. Unilumin Group participated in this show together with its subsidiary LAMPRO. A number of LED star products and solutions stroke a pose on the stage, bringing a feast for the eyes.
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If you have several thousand dollars burning an Apple-shaped hole in your pocket, then get your eyes ready and shave your head for good measure because Apple's long-time coming "spatial computer," the Vision Pro, will finally make its way into Apple fans' hands Feb 2. The Cupertino company said...
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Medium
AI is transforming the world. The benefits of using AI in financial services are obvious. AI can personalize and improve the digital experience for customers, as well as increase efficiency and automation of internal operational processes. There is another promising area of AI use for financial brands ─ marketing, design and brand communication.
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Bonabeau, E. et al. Self-organization in social insects. Trends Ecol. Evol. 12, 188-193 (1997).Article

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https://attentionecono.me/spotifys-blockchain-acquisition-is-a-big-deal-4bfdb1ddc92d
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Attention Econo.me
Spotify acquired a blockchain team. Is it just about neat new licensing models or challenging the rights ownership industry?
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Men Yell At Me
An interview with author Talia Lavin about online harassment and what you can do about it
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https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/march-2024-business
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Trendhunter
The 2024 business trends underscore a transformative era where technological integration, sustainability, and customer-centric personalization are paramount. As companies navigate the fast-evolving market landscape, the adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, VR, and digital platforms is becoming increasingly crucial.
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Want to be in the middle of it all when virtual reality collides head-on with one of Singapore's most challenging and exciting escape rooms? Then head over to V-Room which can be accessed at the Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road, Singapore. If here with your best friend, then partner up in the company of the multiplayer puzzle game titled Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates where you will have to get away from a chasing shark and escape the apocalypse before making it to the safety of your boat.
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https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/09/28/meta-quest-3-vr-headset-hands-on/
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By and large, VR is a fairly isolating experience. Sure, there's fun to be had when you get to watch friends and family try the tech, especially if they're newcomers, and apps like VRChat are obviously intended for socialization. But on the whole, it's really just you and the headset, particularly if you're going for more immersive experiences.
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https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2023/07/14/designing-the-future-protecting-arvr-innovations-with-design-patents/?slreturn=20230614215522
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Law
Technology and business magazines can't stop extolling the benefits the "metaverse" will bring once it changes commerce, technology, art and everything else defining our daily lives. Companies are investing billions of dollars hoping to construct the next-generation, mass populace, interactive platform and it is hard to ignore.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolesilver/2023/06/06/artificial-intelligence-regulation-why-experts-are-calling-for-slowing-down-ai-ai-series-4-of-5/
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"We do not know how to train systems to robustly behave well. So far, no one knows how to train very powerful AI systems to be robustly helpful, honest, and harmless...The results of this could be catastrophic, either because AI systems strategically pursue...
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https://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/jun/06/can-virtual-reality-threaten-the-brothel-industry/
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The AR/VR headsets scene has long been viewed as a bit of a special interest area. Even when Apple rolled out its at the start of the year, expectations for a major market shake-up were slim. But, according to a new survey from top investment bank , as reported by , are catching on, at least with teenagers in the US.
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The upcoming Apple mixed-reality headset is in the final stages of production ahead of its WWDC unveiling, according to leaked information from the company's Chinese supply chain. As reported in Economic Daily News, the headset is now in its "final sprint" of supply chain development as we draw closer to the expected June announcement, with shipping still in line to begin several months later.