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#blockchain
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 hours ago

Space and Time Launches Dreamspace Ai App Builder to Simplify Onchain Development

Space and Time launched Dreamspace, an AI-powered no-code app builder, to democratize blockchain development for over 140,000 students.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 hours ago

Space and Time Launches Dreamspace Ai App Builder to Simplify Onchain Development

Space and Time launched Dreamspace, an AI-powered no-code app builder, to democratize blockchain development for over 140,000 students.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

Some startups are tokenmaxxing. Others tell us it's a 'stupid' trend that will die out.

Kavitta Ghai encourages her engineers to increase AI token spending, seeing it as essential for success and innovation at Nectir.
DevOps
fromnews.bitcoin.com
17 hours ago

AWS Integrates Chainlink's 3 Services as April Rollout Targets Tokenized Finance Stack

Chainlink Labs launched three oracle services on AWS Marketplace to enhance blockchain tokenization and address the oracle problem.
Games
fromGamesBeat
1 day ago

WorldBuilder Summit launches awards for user-generated content creators

GamesBeat Summit on May 18-19 in Los Angeles connects gaming leaders and celebrates user-generated content with the inaugural WorldBuilder Awards.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers

Fold Holdings launched a Bitcoin Bonus Program, enabling employers to offer bitcoin bonuses tied to payroll, enhancing workplace financial services.
Django
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Pragmata's Diana Is Now A VTuber, And Is Inviting Other VTubers To The Moon

Diana, a VTuber from Pragmata, invites Usada Pekora to the moon for a collaboration filled with adorable conversations and gameplay highlights.
Arts
fromColossal
1 day ago

An Interactive Archive Celebrates the Wide Ranging Projects Inviting 'Unruly Play'

Play fosters creativity, connection, and challenges fixed ideas through interactive and participatory art projects.
#meta
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Software development

Meta's Virtual Reality App Ditching VR To Make A Roblox Clone - Kotaku

Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Software development

Meta's Virtual Reality App Ditching VR To Make A Roblox Clone - Kotaku

Digital life
fromCGMagazine
1 day ago

The Living Room Is Tech's Next Battleground

The living room is evolving into a strategic digital space, with TVs becoming integrated platforms for media, commerce, and user engagement.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Google Exec Says Your Favorite Video Games Are Secretly Made With AI

AI is widely used in game development, with 90% of developers acknowledging its role in creating popular games.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

D-ID Launches "Agentic Videos" For Interactive AI Experiences

D-ID launched Agentic Videos, transforming traditional video into interactive experiences with real-time AI agents for enhanced viewer engagement.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
Social media marketing
fromVogue
4 days ago

Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping the fashion and beauty industries, blurring the lines between reality and digital creation.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

How AI Avatars Are Turning Static Documents Into Interactive Learning Experiences

Transforming traditional documents into interactive learning experiences enhances engagement and retention in training.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media | TechCrunch

ComfyUI raised $30 million to enhance control over image, video, and audio outputs from diffusion models with a node-based workflow.
#metaverse
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

They bought property in the metaverse. Then it collapsed

Investors initially saw great potential in the metaverse, but recent struggles and low user engagement have led to significant setbacks.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta is actually keeping its VR metaverse running, for now

The metaverse represents a digital space where people mentally transport themselves through devices, disconnecting from physical presence despite being physically present with others.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing tech

'The metaverse is dead; long live the metaverse': emerging tech's table of elements

Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

They bought property in the metaverse. Then it collapsed

Investors initially saw great potential in the metaverse, but recent struggles and low user engagement have led to significant setbacks.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta is actually keeping its VR metaverse running, for now

The metaverse represents a digital space where people mentally transport themselves through devices, disconnecting from physical presence despite being physically present with others.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing tech

'The metaverse is dead; long live the metaverse': emerging tech's table of elements

#virtual-reality
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Science of Seeing Differently Through Virtual Reality

Virtual reality can immerse individuals in experiences of bias, but it may also reinforce existing prejudices if not carefully designed.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

Which VPN makes sense for crypto traders in 2026? - The Village Voice

Crypto traders must choose VPNs based on technical fundamentals like protocol choices, logging policies, and security features to protect their activities.
Marketing tech
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Coingecko Launches AI Market Intelligence Tools and Unified Partner Platform for Crypto Projects

Coingecko launched three AI tools to provide retail investors with market context beyond price data on April 22, 2026.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

AI Dungeon maker Latitude unveils Voyage, a platform for creating AI-powered RPGs | TechCrunch

AI-powered RPG platform Voyage allows players to design unique gaming worlds and interact with unscripted NPCs.
Arts
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning

Artworks like Schaefer's Banks on Fire connect dissent and protest to the origins of Bitcoin, reflecting societal issues surrounding banks and bailouts.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What my zen week with a virtual power-washer taught me about gaming and life | Imogen West-Knights

Simulation games have surged in popularity, with a market growth from $4.86bn in 2020 to an expected $21bn by 2030.
#defi
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

A cross-chain exploit drained 116,500 restaked ETH from KelpDAO, causing over $13 billion in DeFi TVL outflows within 48 hours.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Jumper Integrates TRON Network, Enabling Cross-Chain Transfers via a Single Transaction

Jumper integrates with TRON, enabling seamless asset bridging and stablecoin swaps across 63 blockchains.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

A cross-chain exploit drained 116,500 restaked ETH from KelpDAO, causing over $13 billion in DeFi TVL outflows within 48 hours.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Jumper Integrates TRON Network, Enabling Cross-Chain Transfers via a Single Transaction

Jumper integrates with TRON, enabling seamless asset bridging and stablecoin swaps across 63 blockchains.
#web3
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Web3 is coming faster than anyone thought. Agencies need to adapt even more quickly

fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Web3 is coming faster than anyone thought. Agencies need to adapt even more quickly

#tron
Toronto startup
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

TRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains

TRON Network integrates with Hyperlane, enhancing cross-chain interoperability for developers to build applications across multiple blockchains.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

TRON Integrates LI.FI Protocol, Unlocking Cross-Chain Access to Global Stablecoin Liquidity

LI.FI integrates with TRON blockchain, enhancing liquidity and seamless asset transfers across multichain ecosystems.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

TRON Network Deepens Role in Agentic AI Infrastructure as B.AI Launches

B.AI launches on the TRON network, providing financial infrastructure for AI agents to enhance decentralized payments and commerce.
Toronto startup
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

TRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains

TRON Network integrates with Hyperlane, enhancing cross-chain interoperability for developers to build applications across multiple blockchains.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

TRON Integrates LI.FI Protocol, Unlocking Cross-Chain Access to Global Stablecoin Liquidity

LI.FI integrates with TRON blockchain, enhancing liquidity and seamless asset transfers across multichain ecosystems.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

TRON Network Deepens Role in Agentic AI Infrastructure as B.AI Launches

B.AI launches on the TRON network, providing financial infrastructure for AI agents to enhance decentralized payments and commerce.
#roblox
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
European startups
fromTNW | Android
3 weeks ago

Decentraland launches on Epic Games Store and Android as metaverse goes multiplatform

Decentraland is shifting strategy by launching on popular platforms to increase user access and engagement in the metaverse.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Tokenized Real-World Asset Market Cap Surges 20x in Three Years, Topping $29 Billion

Tokenized real-world assets market cap has surged to $29 billion, driven by institutional adoption and significant growth in tokenized U.S. Treasuries.
Cryptocurrency
fromForbes
6 days ago

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Forging a New Path for Hotel Brands in the Metaverse - Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy leveraged gaming to engage new domestic leisure travelers and became the first major hotel brand in the metaverse.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card To Enable Everyday Spending Of Digital Assets

Lydian launched a Visa Platinum card enabling users to spend over 300 digital assets globally, simplifying crypto transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com - Unravelling HTX's World

HTX is a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading features and tools for various user experiences.
#meta-horizon-worlds
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Meta reverses its shutdown of Horizon Worlds VR, committing to support existing games for the foreseeable future while shifting metaverse focus to mobile and AI.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Meta reverses its shutdown of Horizon Worlds VR, committing to support existing games for the foreseeable future while shifting metaverse focus to mobile and AI.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all | TechCrunch

Meta reversed its decision to shut down VR support for Horizon Worlds after user backlash, keeping the app functional on Quest headsets despite the metaverse's commercial failure.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest

Meta sent an email blast to Horizon Worlds users today stating that the social VR world will officially end on its Quest VR headsets; starting March 31, Horizon Worlds will no longer be in the Quest store. Some Horizon-specific perks, including Meta Credits, avatars, and some digital clothes and in-world purchases, will also be removed.
Wearables
#meta-metaverse-shutdown
Tech industry
fromAol
1 month ago

Meta Platforms Slips: Shutting Down Its VR Metaverse While Doubling Down on AI

Meta abandons its metaverse platform to pivot toward AI infrastructure and glasses products, increasing capital expenditures to $115-$135 billion in 2026 while maintaining its $200.97 billion advertising business.
Tech industry
fromAol
1 month ago

Meta Platforms Slips: Shutting Down Its VR Metaverse While Doubling Down on AI

Meta abandons its metaverse platform to pivot toward AI infrastructure and glasses products, increasing capital expenditures to $115-$135 billion in 2026 while maintaining its $200.97 billion advertising business.
Tech industry
fromAol
1 month ago

Meta Platforms Slips: Shutting Down Its VR Metaverse While Doubling Down on AI

Meta abandons its metaverse platform to pivot toward AI infrastructure and glasses products, increasing capital expenditures to $115-$135 billion in 2026 while maintaining its $200.97 billion advertising business.
Tech industry
fromAol
1 month ago

Meta Platforms Slips: Shutting Down Its VR Metaverse While Doubling Down on AI

Meta abandons its metaverse platform to pivot toward AI infrastructure and glasses products, increasing capital expenditures to $115-$135 billion in 2026 while maintaining its $200.97 billion advertising business.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

Japan's FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, providing regulatory clarity for Web3 gaming projects.
#horizon-worlds
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The next generation of social networking

Whilst many of the tools of social media - blogs, ugc, forums - are now increasingly brought into new web design and development, there are companies, from British Airways to Lego who view social media as the starting point - not the added feature. Others, such as ruumz.com, are already operating the 'next generation' of social networks with a new blend of online and offline activity.
fromTelegraph
2 months ago

How to Join the Agent Internet in 2026: A Practical Guide

What Is the Agent Internet? In early 2026, a new layer of the internet has emerged -- one built by and for AI agents. Over 95 platforms now exist where autonomous AI agents communicate, trade, create, play, govern, and conduct research. This is not a speculative whitepaper. It is happening right now. The Agent Internet is a decentralized network of platforms where AI agents -- not humans -- are the primary users.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Chaotic Future of the Internet Might Look Like Moltbook

Moltbook was developed as a sort of experimental playground for interactions among AI "agents," which are bots that have access to and can use programs. Claude Code, a popular AI coding tool, has such agentic capabilities, for example: It can act on your behalf to manage files on your computer, send emails, develop and publish apps, and so on. Normally, humans direct an agent to perform specific tasks.
Artificial intelligence
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Another NFT Platform Bites the Dust

Nifty Gateway will shut down on February 23, 2026 after years of user issues and a prolonged NFT market slump.
Digital life
fromOverreacted
2 months ago

A Social Filesystem - overreacted

Files should remain under user control while standardized file formats act as APIs enabling apps to read, write, and interoperate with those files.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why Founders Can't Ignore Commodity Tokenization Anymore

Commodity tokenization modernizes how capital interacts with physical commodities without altering the underlying assets, giving founders optionality in volatile, capital-constrained markets.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

AI Slop and Peril for the Open Web

AI-generated content farms (slop) waste 25-30% of open-web ad spend through fraudulent sites, with over 100,000 such sites now existing and 10,000 new ones appearing monthly.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Epic and Google have signed a special deal for a new class of 'metaverse' apps

Epic Games and Google have agreed to terms for a new class of applications called metaverse browsers that enable navigation of virtual worlds with portable virtual items and identities across different metaverse environments.
Cryptocurrency
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

NFTs with purpose: How NFTs will rule the real world from 2026 to 2030 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NFTs are evolving from digital art into infrastructure for fractional ownership of real-world assets, with the market projected to reach $211 billion by 2030 through tokenization of physical property and investments.
Cryptocurrency
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

From millions of dollars to under a grand: The dramatic fall of the NFT

NFT investments, including high-profile purchases by celebrities like Justin Bieber, lost approximately 90% of their value within a year, demonstrating the market's spectacular collapse after its 2021-2022 peak.
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