In today’s edition:

• Microsoft Doubles Down on Mixed Reality reaffirming its commitment to HoloLens 2.

• Apple's Vision Pro Unpacked: A detailed analysis of Apple's Vision Pro's potential uses and implications.

• Innovative Wearable HealthTech on the Horizon

• Legal Rights in the Metaverse Explored: A critical look into the metaverse's developing legal landscape.

• Next-Level Gaming with Web3: prediction for AAA console-style gaming.

• 10+ Quick Bytes, Research papers, Tools, Guides & Resources.

Big Tech

1) Microsoft Reinforces Commitment to HoloLens 2 - XR Today (5 minute read)

Microsoft has reiterated its strong commitment to HoloLens 2, its mixed reality device, in a time when there are increasing doubts about the future of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). The tech giant assures that it has big plans for the future of spatial computing and its technology will continue to be an integral part of that vision.

2) What Is Apple's Vision Pro Really For? (7 minute read)

Delve into Apple's Vision Pro, a game-changing device that's stirring discussion about its intended purpose. The article explores the device's potential impacts on Apple's business model, consumer expectations, and the broader tech landscape.

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

3) Animoca Brands CEO, Robby Yung: Expect Triple-A Console-Style Web3 Games in 2024 - Decrypt (5 minute read)

Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung has forecasted the arrival of Triple-A console-style Web3 games by 2024. The game development company, known for its partnerships in the blockchain space, believes that such advancements in technology will enhance player ownership and generate new revenue models for the industry.

Hardware

4) New Multisensory Simulation Platform Revolutionizes Home Robot Training (4 minute read)

Researchers unveil a novel multisensory simulation platform for home robot training, showcasing potential to make robots smarter, more efficient, and better able to understand and navigate the complexities of the home environment.

Healthcare

5) Healthcare Startup STAT Shares Pitch Deck for In-Ear Wearable Seed Funding - Business Insider (4 minute read)

Healthcare startup STAT has shared its pitch deck for its latest round of seed funding. The company is working on an in-ear wearable that monitors vital signs, aiming to disrupt the health monitoring industry. The device's application in remote patient monitoring and telehealth could have far-reaching impacts on the healthcare landscape.

Art & Entertainment

6) The Weeknd and Binance launch metaverse experience to unlock rewards (4 minute read)

Music superstar The Weeknd teams up with Binance for "Enter The Dimension," a cutting-edge metaverse experience offering fans the chance to unlock exclusive rewards and immerse themselves in a digital environment like no other.

Sustainability

7) Metaverse Could Put A Dent In Global Warming (5 minute read)

A new Cornell study suggests that the metaverse could help mitigate climate change by reducing physical commuting and energy consumption, demonstrating the potential environmental benefits of virtual worlds.

Society & Ethics

8) AI Will Save The World (8 minute read)

Venture capital firm a16z argues that artificial intelligence (AI) holds the key to solving many of the world's pressing problems, offering a visionary look at AI's transformative potential in fields ranging from healthcare to climate change.

9) Maggie Appleton’s Digital Garden - Linguistic Miracles: Understanding how language shapes reality (5 minute read)

Artist and anthropologist Maggie Appleton provides a fascinating exploration of how language shapes our understanding of reality, offering fresh insights on the intersection of language, cognition, and digital realms.

10) Legal Rights in the Metaverse - The Edge Singapore (6 minute read)

This article delves into the intricate legal landscape that's starting to take shape in the metaverse. As digital property rights and concerns about data protection surge, experts stress the need for the legal system to adapt and provide suitable solutions for the metaverse's unique challenges.

Quick Bytes

• Explore Corona’s virtual premier clubhouse (link).

• Nike teams up with Fortnite (link).

• Epic Games Store Adds 20 NFT And Blockchain Games (link).

• Adidas gets “Fewocious” (link).

• DIFC to build Dubai AI & Web 3.0 campus with the goal of attracting over 500 AI and Web 3.0 companies by 2028 (link)

• ChatGPT: Fear Litany (link)

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