Apple Acquires Mira📱, Tamagotchi Metaverse 👾, Louis Vuitton NFTs 🧳

🥽 Metaverse and Spatial Computing

1) Apple's New Headset Could Change the Way We Design the Metaverse (6 minute read)
Apple's new AR headset might be a game-changer for Metaverse design, enabling a more immersive, real-time experience. This technology could unlock vast opportunities for designers and developers in the Metaverse realm.

2) Tamagotchi Uni: Tamaverse Device Metaverse Watch (5 minute read)
The iconic digital pet, Tamagotchi, is stepping into the Metaverse with its new device, Tamagotchi Uni. This new offering combines the nostalgic virtual pet experience with the expansive possibilities of allowing users to connect to the ‘Tamaverse’.

3) How the Metaverse May Revolutionize the Creator Economy (7 minute read)
The Metaverse is poised to transform the creator economy by providing digital natives with new ways to create, distribute, and monetize their work. This development could usher in a new era of innovation and creative expression.

4) Apple Acquires Mira, a Startup Building Lightweight AR Hardware (6 minute read)
In a strategic move to solidify its foothold in the AR market, Apple has acquired Mira, a startup known for its lightweight AR hardware, for an undisclosed amount, according to The Verge. potentially aiding Apple's push into portable and user-friendly AR devices.

⛓ Web3

5) Coinbase Responds to SEC Lawsuit (4 minute read)
Coinbase has formally responded to the SEC's lawsuit, asserting that it operates under full compliance with existing regulations. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the crypto industry.

6) Louis Vuitton Digital Collectible Trunk (4 minute read)
Louis Vuitton just announced a new “Treasure Trunks” NFT collection that combines physical and digital items. People can access future products, and experiences, and join a community of fellow owners.

7) NFTs Degrade When They're Traded (6 minute read)
The NFT creator 0xDEAFBEEF has designed NFTs that degrade each time they are traded, introducing a unique concept in the NFT space that mimics physical wear and tear in the digital world.

8) Web3 Could Save Consumer Loyalty (5 minute read)
As traditional consumer loyalty dwindles, Web3 offers a potential solution through decentralized and direct-to-consumer relationships. Blockchain and NFTs could redefine customer engagement, trust, and loyalty.

🥽 Innovation & Emerging Tech

9) LlamaIndex Adds Private Data to Large Language Models (4 minute read)
LlamaIndex is integrating private data into large language models, thereby improving their ability to generate more relevant and personalized responses. This could revolutionize AI interactions, making them more human-like.

10) Real-Time Onboard Object Detection for Augmented Reality: Enhancing Head-Mounted Display with YOLOv8 (7 minute read)
This study presents a software architecture designed for real-time object detection in an AR environment, utilizing advanced machine learning. Using the YOLOv8 network on Microsoft HoloLens 2, the research aims to enhance perception and situational awareness within a hands-free AR platform. It details the image processing pipeline for YOLOv8 and methods for real-time execution on the resource-restricted edge computing platform of the headset. The system achieves real-time processing without needing cloud offloading while maintaining a satisfactory level of accuracy, proving its efficiency.

📱 Other Tech News

11) FaceTime Voicemail is Coming to iOS 17, Plus Live Voicemail Transcription (4 minute read)
Apple plans to launch FaceTime Voicemail and live voicemail transcription with iOS 17, making it more convenient for users to handle missed calls and retrieve voicemails.

12) Here Are the iOS 17 Features Apple Didn't Announce on Stage (5 minute read)
This piece uncovers the iOS 17 features that didn't make it to Apple's keynote announcement. These include updates to Siri, new health tracking capabilities, and improvements to native apps.

13) Palantir Launches Foundry for Manufacturing on AWS to the Broader Market (3 minute read)
Palantir has launched its Foundry for Manufacturing on AWS to a broader market. This tool combines AI, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance productivity and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

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