Oct 31, 2022 07:08 am UTC| Technology Entertainment
News related to the The Witcher franchise has been quite abundant in the past few days. Netflix confirmed that its live-action adaptation has been renewed for a fourth season with a major casting change. Henry Cavill,...
Metaverse zone created for Coca-Cola's Fan Festival.
Oct 30, 2022 23:00 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business Life Digital Currency
Coca-Cola has collaborated with TMELAND to open a new metaverse zone for Coca-Colas Fan Festival. Accessible for the first time via WeChat mini-programs, users can create their own digital Coca-Cola avatar and explore...
McDonald’s Japan installs restroom sink that washes smartphones
Oct 30, 2022 21:56 pm UTC| Economy Business Technology Life
Some McDonalds restaurants in Japan have installed sink systems that come with a slot that washes your smartphone. The system, dubbed WOSH and developed by Japanese company WOTA, is a sustainable hand-washing...
CN.AI leads to expand global reach in AI synthetic data processing
Oct 29, 2022 23:07 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business
South Korean startup CN.AI Inc. is now eyeing the fast-growing global synthetic data market, which will expand to $26.1 billion in 2024. Lee Won-seop, CEO of CN.AI Inc., which generates synthetic data for AI, said they...
Warner Bros partners with Infinite Reality for immersive sports digital experiences
Oct 28, 2022 23:51 pm UTC| Sports Technology Business Economy
Warner Bros Discovery Sports (WBD Sports) is partnering with Infinite Reality to create Web 3.0 and metaverse technology-powered immersive sports digital experiences. The deal sees metaverse specialist Infinite Reality...
iPad with 16-inch display is in development and could launch in late 2023, report says
Oct 28, 2022 09:27 am UTC| Technology Business
Apple is reportedly looking to expand the iPad line with a new model that features a 16-inch display. If the tech giants reported plan does not change, the device could enter the market by next year. The Information...
Meta Quest 3 release date: Meta executives confirm next-gen ‘consumer Quest’ is launching in 2023
Oct 28, 2022 08:53 am UTC| Technology Business
It is not a surprise that the Meta Quest 3 is coming, but now VR enthusiasts have a narrowed-down timeline for when it will enter the market. Several Meta executives confirmed this week that the device would be released...
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