Podcasts about Metaverse

B.R is joined by returning guest: Icepick Jay. The lads get into America's darker history from its founding into the 20th century and present day on how many widely unspoken about subjects deeply impact what America is today. The lads jump around, talking Chris Dorner, the post-911 - War on Terror mindset of young men, Columbine fandoms, American apathy, our ever increasing trade of autonomy for safety, virtual realities like the ‘Metaverse' chipping away at what it means to be an individual with rights, religion, chaos and much much more!Check out our guest:⁠https://www.instagram.com/icepick_jay/⁠RAADS Autism Test:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out PP.TF here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pptaskforce.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/pptaskforce.est23/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our Patreon here to support what we do and get insider perks! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                             ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CBRNArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our sponsors:  Cloud Defensive / Chad Defensive Rifle / EDC Lights:For 10% off site wide, that stacks with any Cloud Defensive sales, use Code: ARTANDWAR10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clouddefensive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Two Grunts Inc. - Quality *Ä*Ř* Manufacturer:Use code: CBRN for $50 off your order!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twogruntsinc.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attorneys for Freedom - Attorneys on Retainer Program, sign up via this link to support the show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://attorneysonretainer.us/artandwar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠         ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code: ARTANDWAR10 for $10 off an SMU Belt at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWSin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our link tree for the rest of our stuff:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.space/@CBRNart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the lads on IG:     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nathan / Main Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cbrnart/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B.R: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/br.the.anarch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/heartl1ne/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/philmxengland/⁠

What if I told you that the next school shooting is already being planned right now? That the killer is broadcasting his intentions on social media and no one is stopping it? This week I sat down with Zeev Fragachan, a former IDF officer, school security expert, and fierce advocate for protecting America's children, to ask the questions that nobody wants to answer. But we must. Why has the United States experienced over 2,000 school shootings since Columbine, while countries like Israel report zero? Are social media platforms fueling school shooters, or could they be our best chance to stop them?Zeev breaks down the psychological profile of a school shooter. It's not always mental illness. It's something more dangerous. We dive into what happened in Uvalde, Parkland, and the chilling failures of law enforcement, but we don't stop there. We go global to the rise of terrorism, 3D-printed guns, digital radicalization inside Roblox and Minecraft, and even Kanye's anti-Semitic lyrics infecting America's youth.This is a call to arms for parents, lawmakers, and every adult in America, because the next future day could be one we never recover from. Zeev, thank you for joining me on this episode of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Zeev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeev-fragachan-62169326Dynamic Integrated Security: https://www.dynamicintegrated.net/Zeev's Book "In The Line of Fire: Protecting Lives in Active Shooter Situations": https://www.amazon.com/Protecting-Lives-Active-Shooter-Situations/dp/B0DMNKY9ZHTo join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

This week on Hot Girls code, we are joined by Zelle, an expert on augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR)! XR is an exciting area of tech that we've always found a bit intimidating and mysterious, so we are incredibly lucky to have Zelle on the show. Join us as she breaks down what XR really is, explains the fundamental building blocks of the technology, and shares how you can get started. We also dive into the future of XR and, of course, how we can help keep this space diverse and inclusive!New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Links mentioned in episode:Augment for AndroidAugment for iOSInkhunter for iOSGiphyworld for iOS, oculus & vive headsetsVirtual hair color tests powered by ModiFaceMake your own Google Cardboard - Easier instructions & Advanced, sturdier version. *These instructions both require biconvex lenses. You can make your own lenses out of plastic bottles if you can't find them on AliExpress/TradeMe! Cardboard app for iOS and AndroidMeta documentation for developers - options for Unity and Unreal game engines, web development, and more! Where to Find Us: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠The Hot Girls Code Website⁠⁠Sponsored by:⁠Trade Me

This week on Grumpy Old Geeks: FOLLOW UP kicks off with Manus madness, a $2 million ticket to Trump's crypto cash-grab, and Elon's Boring Company worming its way into an $8 billion Amtrak boondoggle. Meanwhile, CryptoPunks gets handed off to a nonprofit like an expired Groupon—proof the NFT hype cycle ends with a 501(c)(3) and a shrug.IN THE NEWS, Microsoft trims another 3% of its workforce while a former Metaverse engineer delivers DoorDash from a trailer—living proof that “the future of work” is just working for the apps. Klarna quietly admits AI sucks at customer service and hires back actual people, just as OpenAI's reasoning models hit the brakes. The Pope wants to exorcise AI, Elon's backfiring Copyright Office coup leaves him empty-handed, and YouTube starts banning AI-faked trailers that made Screen Culture money off Marvel lies. Jamie Lee Curtis goes full Final Girl on Zuckerberg, and Tesla drama ramps up: robotaxis under investigation, employees revolting, and one poor dealership manager gets canned for telling the truth about ol' Musky. Oh, and scientists say the universe might die sooner than expected—cool cool cool.In MEDIA CANDY, Murderbot arrives May 16, NIN launches the Future Ruins Festival, and Star Trek and Star Wars both dig up classic soundtracks for some retro feels. Jessica Jones returns in Daredevil: Born Again, Fallout gets Seasons 2 and 3, and even Nobody 2 is back for more murder-dad mayhem. In THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, Mr. Bittner shares two truly bleak customer service horror stories and gets bamboozled by a flower shop on Brian's birthday (happy birthday, Brian!). Also: animatronic Mickey Mouse serves popcorn, Walt Disney's ghost haunts the parks, Muppets get a pre-show for their 70th, and yes, there's a guide to toilet-training your cat. Because sure, why not. Closing shout-out? 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Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/697FOLLOW UPLeave it to ManusA VIP Seat at Donald Trump's Crypto Dinner Cost at Least $2 MillionElon's Boring Company Is ‘Helping' the Government With an $8 Billion Amtrak Tunnel ProjectCryptoPunks was just sold to a nonprofitIN THE NEWSMicrosoft is laying off 3 percent of its global workforceLaid-Off Metaverse Engineer Says He Is DoorDashing and Living in a TrailerSilicon Valley's Elusive Fantasy of a Computer as Smart as YouKlarna Hiring Back Human Help After Going All-In on AIImprovements in 'reasoning' AI models may slow down soon, analysis findsThe New Pope Wants to Take on AIElon Musk's apparent power play at the Copyright Office completely backfiredCopyright Office head fired after reporting AI training isn't always fair useYouTube Cracks Down on Fake Movie Trailer Channels Making MoneyJamie Lee Curtis publicly shamed Mark Zuckerberg to remove a deepfaked adTesla's robotaxi plans have the attention of federal investigatorsA Tesla Dealership Manager Blamed Elon Musk for Tanking Sales and Was Immediately FiredTesla Employees Against ElonOpen Letter to ElonOpen Letter to Elon - @openletter2elonScientists Just Moved Up the Death Date of the UniverseMEDIA CANDYMurderbot premiers May 16thStar Trek: The Wrath of Khan Original Motion Picture SoundtrackStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Original Motion Picture SoundtrackNine Inch Nails Announce Future Ruins Festival, Celebrating Influential Music ComposersAndorRogue OneLong Way HomeKrysten Ritter Will Return as Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2Fallout Season 2 Coming in December and Season 3 Is a GoNobody 2 | Official TrailerSuperman | Official Trailer | DCStar Trek: Strange New Worlds Finally Returns This JulyStar Trek: Prodigy May Need a New Home Again SoonESPN's streaming service will cost up to $30 per month and be called... 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Paul, co-founder of Somnia Protocol and former Improbable exec, joins Sam Kamani to unpack why we still need new Layer 1s—and how Somnia's high-performance, EVM-compatible blockchain is designed for mass-scale gaming, AI agents, and prediction markets. From his time at Goldman Sachs to building billion-dollar startups, Paul shares deep technical insights on compression, consensus, and abstracting Web3 for everyday users.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces the episode featuring Paul from Somnia Protocol.[00:01:00] Guest Intro: Paul shares his journey from Goldman Sachs to building billion-dollar gaming infrastructure.[00:03:00] Discovering Ethereum: Why Ethereum sparked Paul's imagination more than Bitcoin.[00:04:00] Gaming & Interoperability: Building large-scale immersive events and early Metaverse experiments.[00:07:00] Why Somnia?: The technical limitations that forced them to build a new L1.[00:10:00] Compression Innovation: Solving blockchain bottlenecks with novel networking and compression.[00:13:00] Who's Building on Somnia: Projects in gaming, DeFi, AI, social, and entertainment.[00:15:00] Blockchain Should Be Invisible: Why UX abstraction is the next big unlock for Web3.[00:18:00] Mainnet Plans: What Somnia needs before mainnet—ecosystem readiness, tech, and community.[00:20:00] Founder's Lessons: Why Paul wishes he invested in public storytelling and personal brand earlier.[00:23:00] Gaming Favorites: From League of Legends to Zelda—how Paul still finds time to game.[00:25:00] The Real Web3 Gaming Unlock: Prediction markets and financializing gameplay.[00:27:00] Final Ask: Paul's call to developers and consumers to explore Somnia Testnet.Connecthttps://somnia.network/https://www.linkedin.com/company/somnianetwork/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-thomas-90042b36/https://x.com/Somnia_Networkhttps://x.com/0xPaulThomasDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Rong Yan, CTO of HeyGen, joins SlatorPod to recount the company's transformation from a Metaverse-focused startup to leading the emerging field of AI video generation.Rong recounts HeyGen's beginnings and the pivot to its current avatar model, which saw ARR go from zero to USD 1m within six months.Rong attributes HeyGen's success to its emphasis on three key elements: quality, consistency, and controllability. The company's newest model, Avatar IV, enables full-body video generation with natural gestures, synchronized audio, and emotion to speech.While some of the platform's growth has been viral, Rong believes sustained success comes from building something users truly value, with a focus on pushing video quality from 70% to 95%.The platform extends beyond avatars, offering translation, voice cloning, and real-time interactivity. Its dynamic duration feature adjusts translated speech to fit original video timing, preserving realism. Rather than build everything from scratch, HeyGen integrates external models with its own orchestration and user data, optimizing output across languages and contexts.Rong emphasized that HeyGen's long-term vision is not entertainment or Hollywood, but helping everyday professionals, especially marketers and educators, who lack traditional video production skills.Looking ahead, Rong sees video agents, tools that generate complete videos from simple prompts, as the next frontier, driving accessibility and transforming storytelling through AI.

In episode 1864, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Shanna Christmas, to discuss… America Just Got Whiter By 59 People…, Max Shall Now Be Known As… HBO Max, So That Whole VR Revolution Never Happened and more! As a white Afrikaner, I can now claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity Trump administration faces criticism for prioritizing white South African refugees Max Shall Now Be Known As… HBO Max Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max Streamer Ripped as a Terrible Brand Strategy: ‘Insanely Bad Decision’ Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s 2024 Pay Rises 4% to Nearly $52 Million Max's confusing launch saw Warner Bros lose nearly two million subscribers Max Loses HBO Title as Rebranded Service Launches: What to Know Returning the HBO to Max Is Latest Sign of Potential Warner Bros. Discovery Split This is what happens when the Vision Pro shows up on The Price Is Right. (Clip) 5 Ways in Which Apple Vision Pro Will Change How We Work A Game Changer in Immersive Learning - Five Ways Apple’s Vision Pro Could Transform Education and Training Apple Vision Pro U.S. Sales Are All But Dead, Market Analysts Say Apple Sharply Scales Back Production of Vision Pro Apple plans cheaper Vision Pro as tariffs threaten costs Report: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset to cost around $2000; drop EyeSight Minecraft’s VR support is now gone 56% Of VR Devs Say VR ‘Declining Or Stagnating’ What actually happened to Mark Zuckerberg's $47 billion Metaverse? The Metaverse’s Dark Side: Here Come Harassment and Assaults Meta's Money Pit: Metaverse Bet Bleeds Billions Remember Zuckerberg's Cherished Metaverse? Now He's Firing the People He Hired to Build It The metaverse could be a 'legendary misadventure,' Meta executive says, if Reality Labs doesn't turn things around in 2025 How AI Replaced the Metaverse as Zuckerberg’s Top Priority The Metaverse Flopped, So Mark Zuckerberg Is Pivoting to Empty AI Hype LISTEN: Nightrider (feat. Freddie Gibbs) by Tom Misch & Yussef DayesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle are joined by the legendary crypto artist & onchain builder Josie Bellini.The trio kicks the show off by digging into all things Drifters, Josie's new Metaverse Avatar-focused 3D collectible project that is a related follow-up to her previous ongoing on-chain project, CyberBrokers. Drifters is set to launch on Wednesday, May 14th, at 2:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) on http://tpldrifters.com.After discussing the rich and layered details that have gone into Drifters, the conversation turns into a long-time catch-up, with the trio recounting past IRL and URL adventures with a legendary cast of characters - many widely known and others, local legends.This episode will give you a healthy dose of bleeding-edge new balanced with a nostalgic look back at the origin of the metaverse. For those craving more of the latter, check out this throwback interview with Josie from 2020.Support MARS by minting ⁠⁠⁠a free edition of this episode⁠⁠⁠ at Pods.Media.Shout-outs & Shots-fired:@cyberbrokers_ @josiebellini @cryptovoxels @rogerdickerman @bryanbrinkman @ethereum @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @vrchat @joydotworld @xcopyart @bananakin @osinachiart @scrillaventura @coldie @monaverse @oncyber @moneyalotta @superrare @bitcoin @base @cybourgeoisie @cartar_l @Benjythebee @brookemelissa1 @trello @frontfutur @artbasel @twobadour @metapurse @dutchtide

What if I told you the next generation isn't watching, they're playing? On this episode of Some Future Day, I sit down with Matt Edelman, the newly named CEO of Super League, a company connecting brands with over a billion gamers across Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft. We're not talking about ads; we're talking about worlds. Branded quests. Digital sneakers. In-game burrito giveaways that break mobile app records. This is marketing like you've never seen before! Matt shares how Gen Z is spending more time gaming than on YouTube and TikTok combined, and how brands are finally waking up to it.  We get into the big stats - $50 billion in gaming and revenue; 3.3 billion players globally. And how a teenage girl created a hit game that rivals fashion runways in Roblox. I know: my daughter and her friends are totally addicted! Why should brands risk leaving the safety of TikTok or YouTube? We even talk about AI, mobile gaming, and the missed opportunity fashion brands are facing right now by not jumping into this space. If you want to understand where marketing, gaming, and digital culture are headed, this is the episode that you cannot miss! Matt Edelman, thank you so much for joining me on this awesome episode - the gaming episode - of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Matt on LinkedIn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattedelman/Super League: https://www.superleague.com/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

Today we are replaying our episode with Fatemeh Monfared. Fatemeh started her journey with a degree in architecture, but soon established a specialty crafting virtual worlds and experiences. She is currently the Chief Metaverse Architect at her company, Spaces. This is a great episode for folks in architecture and design who want to know a bit more about the metaverse without all the jargon and complexity. Other Episodes You Might Enjoy:001: Cynthia Muñoz: Strong Mentors Make Great Leaders042: Katerina Burianova: From Layoff to Leadership- How to Build an Architecture Firm034: Aya Shlachter and Jing Lauengco: AEC Entrepreneurship and Branding through Storytelling008: Evelyn Lee: Tech, Transformation, and Disruption within Architecture(Bonus 008): Q&A with Architecture Graduates - Victoria Clarke

TAC is a purpose-built blockchain for EVM dApps to access TON and Telegram Ecosystem's 1B+ user base. TAC makes it seamless for Ethereum dApps to be deployed on TON. EVM functionality and liquidity brought to the TON ecosystem enable builders to focus on consumer use cases.Marco Monaco, Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology. Marco discussed his work with TON, focusing on TAC's strategy to bridge the gap between TON's large user base and its relatively small developer community by creating an EVM-compatible layer-1 chain using a Cosmos SDK and integrating with Babylon's Bitcoin Security Network. A successful $370 million Summoning Campaign provided liquidity for the project, with a phased launch planned starting with a developer mainnet in May, followed by a token launch.(podcast player to appear here after publishing)Marco Monaco is the Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC. Before that, he co-founded Linea, an Ethereum rollup built at Consensys, where he helped onboard 500,000 users and supported 500+ teams. A longtime Ethereum supporter, Marco has also worked on key products like Metamask and Infura, and has advised several Ethereum products.Earlier in his career, he founded a blockchain advisory firm acquired by PwC Italy, where he later led crypto strategy and coordinated global blockchain initiatives. Now focused on the TON ecosystem, Marco co-founded TAC to drive the next wave of Web3 adoption.To learn more about the project visit tac.build, and follow the team on X.The Bitcoin.com News podcast features interviews with the most interesting leaders, founders and investors in the world of Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFTs and the Metaverse. Follow us on iTunes or Spotify.

Watch on YouTube.In this episode, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today speaks to the creative team behind the BBC's AR Snapchat filter that helps teach the public sign language.Today's guests is Shahwali Shayan, Founder of Shahnanigans.What XR tech are YOU most excited about? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe for more XR deep dives and hit the notification bell so you don't miss our next analysis.Thanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our X and LinkedIn pages.

In the dark, away from attention, the metaverse grows, thrives even, with the introduction and assistance of AI. AI agents peopling metaverse worlds. AI-generated avatars. But one of the most interesting possibilities of an AI-integrated metaverse is AI architecture, not just for the speed with which virtual 3D structures can be created but the newfound intricacy. It's an entirely new avenue for artistry, both in 3D worlds, and also full-stop, a new frontier. Today, Colborn and Max talk with MOCA's resident Metaverse architect, Untitled,XYZ about UnMuseums,  a collection of AI-generated architectures and his final flourish for MOCA ROOMs. The nitty-gritty of process, conception, outcome, and consequence, expect all of that and more on today's episode of MOCA LIVE.

There are some incredible humans on planet Earth and Dr. Shoshana Shendelman is one of them. Dr. Shendelman is a PhD in cellular, molecular, and biophysical studies, and has committed her professional career to tackling some of medicine's toughest challenges, curing rare and underserved diseases. Dr. Shendelman sits on Columbia University's board of trustees and is vice chair of its medical board. She also IPO'd her company Applied Therapeutics, which eventually exceeded a billion-dollar market cap. But sometimes life takes unexpected turns. We can all relate. Applied Therapeutics and Dr. Shendelman's important research and development surrounding treatments for three diseases became entangled in an FDA procedural technical issue. Thank you, Dr. Shendelman, for joining me on Some Future Day to share your inspirational journey across the business of biotech, academia, and family. Wait until you hear about this incredible family! Enjoy.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Dr. Shoshana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshana-shendelman-phd-8756926/Applied Therapeutics: https://www.appliedtherapeutics.com/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

Episode 90.  Mary Spio has a very impressive background. She's a rocket scientist who turned to the movie industry to transform how the industry delivered content. She built a virtual reality platform while also working to let content creators better monetize their work. What's behind all this?In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Mary Spio, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Seek (CEEK) - a platform designed to monetize online content. Mary's journey is discussed from her beginnings as an aerospace engineer, working with companies like Boeing to her current endeavors in VR and AI powered content monetization. They delve into the challenges creators face with free content, the importance of VR in training and education, and how CEEK empowers creators to control and monetize their own data using blockchain technology. The conversation provides insights on the evolution of virtual reality, the future of content monetization, and valuable career advice.00:00 Introduction00:23 Meet Mary Spio: From Aerospace Engineer to CEEK Founder01:50 Understanding CEEK: A Platform for Content Monetization06:30 Mary's Journey: From Digital Cinema to VR19:05 The Future of VR and Content Monetization36:15 Career Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs40:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Send us a textWelcome to IoT Coffee Talk #240 where we have a chat about all things #IoT over a cup of coffee or two with some of the industry's leading business minds, thought leaders and technologists in a totally unscripted, organic format. Thanks for joining us. Sit back with a cup of Joe and enjoy the morning banter.This week, Olivier, Debbie, Rob, Pete, Bill, Ryan, and Leonard jump on Web3 to talk about:BAD KARAOKE! "Jingle Bells", The IoT Coffee Talk OrchestraOlivier explaining how he doesn't know the lyrics to Jingle BellsTay is back with a vengeance!!What do we not get about garbage in, garbage out?What is determinism and why is it a new concept for a lot of folks?Are we Luddites or do we know something you don't?Human speed versus machine speedWas 2024 the year of GenAI revolution results, denial, or experimentation?How to get the Wizard of Oz out of the loopOlivier and Leonard have a Hololens and Vision Pro shoot out!!Metaverse is dead. It's all about memories.Samsung's Project Moohan - Metaverse not revisitedWe are way past 1984 and we let it happen and are disturbingly OK with itPleasure, Convenience, FOMO - the key drivers shaping our future?The dynamic of collective stupidityIt's a great episode. Grab an extraordinarily expensive latte at your local coffee shop and check out the whole thing. You will get all you need to survive another week in the world of IoT and greater tech!Thanks for listening to us! Watch episodes at http://iotcoffeetalk.com/. We support Elevate Our Kids to bridge the digital divide by bringing K-12 computing devices and connectivity to support kids' education in under-resourced communities. Please donate.

Lex chats with Jamie Burke - founder of Outlier Ventures, about the current state and future of Web3, decentralized finance, and the metaverse. Jamie highlights Outlier Ventures' impressive growth, with a portfolio of around 400 startups, and discusses successful projects like IOTA and Fetch.ai. The conversation delves into the open metaverse, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure and middleware in blending physical and digital realities. Jamie also explores the transformative role of AI in the metaverse and offers practical advice for entrepreneurs navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Notable discussion points: 1.The “Post-Web” Is an Intent-Led Internet: Jamie Burke outlines a shift from today's attention-based web to an intent-driven internet, powered by AI agents, Web3 infrastructure, and DePIN. In this model, agents act on user intent, radically streamlining interactions and replacing much of today's web interface. 2. Web3 Will Be Run by Machines, Not People: Burke predicts that autonomous agents—not humans—will become the primary users of blockchains, making crypto “machine money.” As a result, products, brands, and processes matter less, while incentive systems and on-chain automation take center stage. 3. Founders Must Embrace Systems Thinking: In the Post-Web era, survival depends on designing self-optimizing systems, not just building products. Burke stresses that token engineering, incentive design, and value flow mapping will define the next generation of durable startups. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Topics: Web3, decentralized finance, metaverse, Open metaverse, Post web, Outlier Ventures, IOTA, Fetch.ai, accelerator program, AI, artificial intelligence, Agentic AI, agents, Web3, post-web, digital economy, blockchain technology ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Tim Sweeney is a legendary video game programmer, founder and CEO of Epic Games that created the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament, and many other groundbreaking and influential video games. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep467-sc See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. CONTACT LEX: Feedback - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey AMA - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama Hiring - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring Other - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact EPISODE LINKS: Tim's X: https://x.com/timsweeneyepic Epic Games: https://epicgames.com/ SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Notion: Note-taking and team collaboration. Go to https://notion.com/lex MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to https://masterclass.com/lexpod Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to https://shopify.com/lex AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drink. Go to https://drinkag1.com/lex LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex OUTLINE: (00:00) - Introduction (08:25) - 10,000 hours programming (11:42) - Advice for young programmers (19:54) - Video games in the 80s and 90s (22:02) - Epic Games origin story (34:40) - Indie game development (40:34) - Unreal Engine (1:06:30) - Technical details of Unreal Engine (1:11:23) - Constructive solid geometry (1:17:21) - Dynamic lighting (1:21:51) - Volumetric fog (1:25:19) - John Carmack (1:27:05) - Evolution of Unreal Engine (1:33:21) - Unreal Engine 5 (1:44:32) - Creating realistic humans (1:53:41) - Lumen global illumination (1:58:11) - Movies (2:12:53) - Simulating reality (2:25:08) - Metaverse (2:27:44) - Fortnite (2:31:40) - Scaling (2:47:04) - Game economies (2:48:33) - Standardizing the Metaverse (2:56:46) - Verse programming language (3:18:19) - Concurrency (3:25:56) - Unreal Engine 6 (3:30:34) - Indie game developers (3:33:32) - Apple (3:48:12) - Epic Games Store (4:11:03) - Future of gaming (4:17:03) - Greatest games ever made (4:22:39) - GTA 6 and Rockstar Games (4:25:58) - Hope for the future PODCAST LINKS: - Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 - RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ - Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 - Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips SOCIAL LINKS: - X: https://x.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://instagram.com/lexfridman - TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://facebook.com/lexfridman - Patreon: https://patreon.com/lexfridman - Telegram: https://t.me/lexfridman - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman

What happens when a knighted advertising legend reveals his secrets about the future of marketing and what brands need to do to remain relevant? On this episode of Some Future Day, Sir Martin Sorrell and I dive deep into the evolving world of advertising, a subject close to my heart. Martin shares his extraordinary journey, from receiving an unexpected knighthood to building WPP into the world's largest advertising conglomerate. Discover his insights on how digital-first strategies and artificial intelligence are reshaping brand-consumer relationships, the future of marketing, and why Legacy media is struggling. We'll also discuss major players like Amazon, TikTok, and Meta and reveal what he believes is the most overrated marketing tactic today.Are you prepared to navigate this rapidly changing landscape? Martin, thank you so much for joining me on this episode of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sir-martin-sorrell-35279a67S4 Capital: https://www.s4capital.com/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

Where is Thank Me Later? What's up with Feet Friday? And how did Kanye and pickle jokes end up on this podcast? Welcome to Episode 281 of the Upland Property Experts Podcast, where we deliver racing breakdowns, community chaos, and all the unfiltered banter you'd never expect from the Metaverse's #1 podcast.

We hebben geen leugendetector, maar die zouden we voor deze aflevering maar wat goed kunnen gebruiken. Want wie spreekt nu de waarheid. Is dat Trump of toch Xi Jinping? Trump zegt namelijk dat ze aan het onderhandelen zijn, zelfs nu China dat ontkent. Ziet of hoort Trump dingen die er niet zijn? Of is het gewoon een tactiek van de Chinezen? Volgens Amerikaanse media zouden de Chinezen achter de schermen namelijk importtarieven aan het verlagen zijn. Deze uitzending proberen we te kijken waar de handelsoorlog staat en wat het voor jou betekent. De handelsoorlog betekent nog niet zoveel voor Alphabet. De eigenaar van Google zou er heel veel last van hebben, was de gedachte. Maar uit de kwartaalcijfers blijkt iets anders. Ook hoor je over een onderdeel van een Amerikaans bedrijf dat al 60 miljard (!) dollar verlies heeft gemaakt. En toch wil de topman er mee doorgaan. Apple maakt geen verlies, maar gaat z'n iPhones wel ergens anders maken. Het gaat China voor India inruilen. Al is de vraag of dat wel zo'n slim besluit is. Over slim gesproken: Trump heeft geen zin om te stoppen. Hij heeft de petjes en shirtjes voor 'Trump 2028' al laten drukken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global influence, monetization power, and cultural reach. Are you one of the millions of Americans trying to crack the creator code? Do you dream of being the next Mr. Beast, heir to the YouTube throne? On this week's Some Future Day, I sit down with Bloomberg's Aisha Counts, one of the sharpest minds covering the $500 billion Creator Economy, from Mr. Beast's chocolate empire to Ben Stiller's healthy soda venture, and even Dave Portnoy's surprising offer from the United States Department of Commerce. Aisha says today's creators aren't just creating content. They're building brands and they're reinventing Hollywood. We go deep on deepfakes, AI clones, and why Joe Rogan and Minecraft might be the future of global news and entertainment. The entire ecosystem is evolving. Aisha, thank you so much for joining me on this awesome episode - the Creator Episode - of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishacountsX: https://x.com/aishacountsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aisha.counts/Aisha on Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AWMchQ9DUbA/aisha-countsTo join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle reflect on last week's WIP Meetup, where Bay Backner curated a tour of DCL's Metaverse Fashion Week and mused on potential monetization approaches that may be behind this year's absolutely stacked in-world event calendar (which Bay, Kim, and their entire team are responsible for). We love you and everything you do Bay!From there, the conversation shifts to Rizzle's increasing appreciation for the explosion of mini-apps on Farcaster including a preview of a new app by Matthew & Cameron called Tipnearn.com, a simple app that lets folks tip specific tokenized projects and earn trading fees automagically.Support MARS by minting ⁠⁠a free edition of this episode⁠⁠ at Pods.Media.Shout-outs & Shots-fired:@baybackner @decentraland @metamask @AnneZanneSilver @matchzimmerman @makeanft @roblox @nifty_island @hyperfy_io @supahmarbler @ashconnell @kompreni @trislit @henrydfrog @warpcast_ @rebaserefi @qrcoindotfun @0FJAKE @dragonateyt @conniedigital @dlrowiam @forceshidden @WakaFlocka @jarule @terrycrews @linkedin @nfcsummit @atbarbaralove @buildtree_io @jasondesimone @johnkarp @JoelKruger @cent @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @dragonatesmom

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, april 22nd! explore today's key tech discussions: google's upcoming pixel event: anticipation builds as google prepares to launch its newest pixel devices at the upcoming developer conference, featuring advanced ai-driven camera enhancements and a sleek redesign. meta's $10 billion metaverse investment: meta commits significant resources to advance virtual and augmented reality technology over the next two years, shaping the digital future amid investor doubts on immediate returns. rivian and amazon's electric partnership: rivian collaborates with amazon to introduce 10,000 electric delivery vans by year-end, supporting amazon's goal of attaining zero net carbon emissions by 2040. join us tomorrow for more tech insights!

Is there a science-based app that can address stress in real-time and improve communication in the workplace? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Edward Beltran on the hot APP Pulse by Fierce and his new book Fierce Resilience: Combatting Workplace Stress One Conversation at a Time.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Edward Beltran is the CEO of Fierce Inc., a pioneering company in communication and leadership training, and a contributor to Forbes and Fast Company. Known for his innovative approach to employee well-being, Beltran is the architect behind Pulse by Fierce, a groundbreaking app that leverages biometric data to help employees and leaders identify and address workplace stress. This tool, often described as the “Fitbit of Business Performance,” is designed to combat the $300 billion lost annually due to stress-related issues. Under Beltran's leadership, Fierce Inc. has embraced dynamic and modern training methods, including 3D training and Metaverse initiatives, while building on the 20-year foundation established by Susan Scott's iconic book Fierce Conversations. Beltran's forward-thinking vision reflects his belief that leadership training must evolve beyond traditional in-person methods to offer diverse, adaptable solutions for today's challenges.  https://fierceinc.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

How does crowdfunding fit into a startup's fundraising strategy? In this intriguing episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood converses with guest Woodie Neiss about how crowdfunding has emerged as a transformative option for entrepreneurs seeking capital. The conversation unveils the ways securities-based crowdfunding is reshaping how new ventures are funded, making investments more accessible to various investors.Woodie Neiss, an experienced entrepreneur and a key advocate for crowdfunding legislation, shares his journey from Wall Street to becoming a pivotal figure in changing securities laws. His efforts have helped launch a thriving crowdfunding industry that offers over $2.8 billion in raised capital to more than 8,000 startups. He is also one of the founders of Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA), a crowdfunding advisory, implementation, and education firm.This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in entrepreneurship, providing insights into significant crowdfunding developments and statistics. Woodie discusses how the industry has evolved, highlighting trends in sectors like healthcare and technology, and explaining how crowdfunding complements traditional fundraising strategies. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or policymaker, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the current and future state of investment crowdfunding. To get the latest from Woodie Neiss, you can follow him below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherwoodneiss/https://crowdfundcapitaladvisors.com/https://a.co/d/f9987We - Investomers: How Customers-Turned-Investors are Shaping the Future of Early-Stage Finance Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

Cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence will represent the largest U.S. growth sectors percentagewise over the next five years. Anchorage Digital Bank is the first and only U.S.-based, federally chartered bank, specializing in cryptocurrency and digital asset custody and financial services. Anchorage is legally permitted to operate nationwide, adhering to federal regulations rather than state level regulations, enhancing trust and legitimacy. Its services include custody, trading, staking, lending, and borrowing.I first met Anchorage's genius founder, Nathan McCauley, at the White House Cryptocurrency Summit, and we quickly hit it off. Mr. McCauley's company has backing from well-known venture capital firms and investors, including Andreesen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa. And although the company was hit by Biden's Choke Point 2.0 - effectively being debanked - Anchorage is back on its feet, and in fact, it is roaring.Nathan, thank you for sharing your personal founder's story with me. Your professional and personal worlds are truly inspirational. It was a pleasure having you on this episode of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanmccauleyX: https://x.com/nathanmccauleyAnchorage Digital: https://www.anchorage.com/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

Join us for an insightful episode of the Edge of Show, live from ETH Denver 2025! In this episode, we sit down with innovative leaders in the blockchain space: Terrence Kwok from Humanity Protocol, Herman Narula from Improbable and Robin O'Connell from Uphold.In this episode, you'll learn about:Discover how Humanity Protocol are tackling the challenges of identity verification in the age of AI and deepfakes and their unique approach to proving personhood through biometrics and how they aim to bring trust back to the digital world.Improbable's New Blockchain: Insights into the development of Somnia, a high-performance blockchain designed for the metaverse and how it aims to support massive virtual experiences and the partnerships they are forming to expand its ecosystem.Uphold's journey through regulatory challenges and their innovative solutions for bridging traditional finance with cryptocurrency. Learn about their API offerings and how they are helping businesses navigate the complexities of compliance.Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, a developer, or just curious about the future of digital identity and the metaverse, this episode is packed with valuable insights and exciting developments in the industry.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

Send us a textPart 1 of 2How do we make organizations not just run — but run intelligently?In this episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD, to explore the intersection of AI, organizational science, and intelligent design. From tools and teammates to blockchain and the metaverse, Phanish walks us through the evolving relationship between humans, algorithms, and the systems we build.We dive into real-world use cases, research-backed insights, and surprising pitfalls — plus a contrarian take on why bad ideas might be the key to better innovation.⏱️ Chapters01:50 – Meet Phanish Puranam03:36 – Organizational Design08:39 – Where is Org Design Today12:41 – A Research Example15:59 – Technologies as Tools & Teammates17:54 – A Real Use Case Example20:30 – The Metaverse, Eliminate Bad Ideas Fast21:28 – Pitfalls23:30 – Use Case Deep Dive30:06 – The Power Structure

Send us a textPart 1 of 2How do we make organizations not just run — but run intelligently?In this episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD, to explore the intersection of AI, organizational science, and intelligent design. From tools and teammates to blockchain and the metaverse, Phanish walks us through the evolving relationship between humans, algorithms, and the systems we build.We dive into real-world use cases, research-backed insights, and surprising pitfalls — plus a contrarian take on why bad ideas might be the key to better innovation.⏱️ Chapters01:50 – Meet Phanish Puranam03:36 – Organizational Design08:39 – Where is Org Design Today12:41 – A Research Example15:59 – Technologies as Tools & Teammates17:54 – A Real Use Case Example20:30 – The Metaverse, Eliminate Bad Ideas Fast21:28 – Pitfalls23:30 – Use Case Deep Dive30:06 – The Power Structure

I'm thrilled to welcome the brilliant Bill Walton to Some Future Day. Together we're diving into the heart of today's hottest economic issues, from explosive tariff wars to the AI revolution that's reshaping everything we know.You've probably heard plenty of chatter about tariffs, but did you know America's exports to Canada and Mexico make up just 2.3% of our GDP, yet we account for over 31% of Mexico's GDP and nearly 20% of Canada's? Bill Walton reveals why this imbalance gives America enormous leverage and how Trump-era policies might reshape global trade wars in ways you haven't imagined.We also get deep into how artificial intelligence and automation are shaking up job markets and innovation. Bill predicts massive shifts in white collar professions, shares why new tech breakthroughs in AI and crypto will trigger a fresh wave of job creation, and offers his surprising take on who wins and who loses in this brave new economy.This conversation is a roadmap to understanding America's future. Bill, thank you for joining me on this episode of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Bill on X: https://x.com/WmBillWaltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebillwaltonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillWaltonShowTo join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

In this episode of CrossButtonVR, hosts Laurie and Reece are joined by Craig aka Hippy Pickle. They discuss their experiences in the world of VR, the appeal of VR gaming, and delve into a review of Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate!Meta Quest Affiliate: 10% off all Quest Games Here - https://tinyurl.com/39mxmkcvAll links, including Discord:https://linktr.ee/crossbuttonChapters00:00 Introduction to the Metaverse and Influencers02:58 The Journey into VR Gaming05:55 Exploring the Appeal of VR09:02 The Wanderer: Fragments of Fate Review11:58 Combat Mechanics and Gameplay Experience15:00 Storytelling and Immersion in VR16:41 Exploring the Apartment Mechanics18:13 Immersive Interactions in VR20:54 Combat Mechanics and AI Challenges24:22 Visuals and Technical Performance29:40 Overall Impressions and Future Expectations36:19 Exploring Hand Tracking in VR Games38:47 Upcoming Game Releases and Their Features43:59 Diving into Pinball FX VR Experience50:04 Fitness and Indie Games on Quest51:59 Horror Simulator: A Jump Scare Experience55:05 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

This year's NABshow arrives amid a grim outlook for our media broadcast industry. Will we address these issues at the conference or skip them? (00:00).Peter is joined by Matt Mason, a former pirate radio DJ, innovator at BitTorrent and Sony Pictures, and currently the CEO of Basejump, to help us check in on Metaverse storytelling and whether your content creation pipeline can be redefined at the hands of decentralized tech and gaming platforms? (01:28).Then, they discuss the transformative power that NFTs can have on creative control of your content (18:20).Finally, Peter is joined by industry pundit Alan Lasky to unpack NABshow's attempt to embrace changing markets while addressing the tough questions posed on our industry (30:37).Matt Mason is the CEO of BaseJump.You can learn more about Matt Mason and connect on LinkedIn.You can learn more about BaseJump at their website.And read Matt's book on culture and technology, "The Pirate's Dilemma".You can follow Alan Lasky's opinions and connect with him on LinkedIn.Follow the Virtually Everything! Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtually.live/?hl=enIf you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at virtually.everything@vustudio.com.Otherwise you can:Find Peter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterfrelik/Bye for now!-------------Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:1. Decentralized tech and gaming platforms can redefine content creation pipelines.2. AO, a decentralized supercomputer distributed across global laptops and servers, will enable robust and permanent data storage.3. The Metaverse should be viewed as a collection of digital assets and stories rather than specific platforms.4. Base Jump is a loadout screen for the entire next 3D spatial internet, enabling users to equip avatars and digital assets for use across different platforms and metaverses.5. NFTs allow creators to maintain ownership and control over their digital creations, opening new monetization avenues and reducing dependency on centralized platforms.6. The rise in interest for decentralization is attributed to a reaction against failing legacy systems and the need for more democratic, user-controlled digital experiences.7. The current mood in the media and entertainment industry is questioning the return on investment for production gear.8. NAB and similar shows should adapt to new decentralized and AI-driven production models to remain relevant to newer, self-employed content creators.9. Economic conditions and changing cultural attitudes towards digital and decentralized technologies are impacting industry trends and conference dynamics.The Virtually Everything! Podcast is presented by Vū Technologies. #VuStudio #ContentAtTheSpeedOfThoughtBye for now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, april 4th! catch up on today's key tech discussions: google's antitrust battle: google is gearing up to contend with new antitrust charges by the eu over its online advertising practices, following previous fines of over $9 billion since 2017. amazon care expansion: amazon broadens its healthcare services, launching amazon care across all 50 states, offering telemedicine and in-person care to disrupt the healthcare industry. meta's mixed reality vision: meta platforms plans to launch a series of mixed and virtual reality products next year, as ceo mark zuckerberg champions the metaverse as a transformative platform for social interaction and commerce despite financial hurdles. nvidia's upward momentum: nvidia shares are rising with expectations of another impressive quarter, driven by increased demand for gpus in ai and data centers, reinforcing its position in emerging growth markets. don't forget to tune in for tomorrow's tech highlights!

It was T-Day: Tariffs, Tesla, & Trump… We got an update on all of ‘em (and why it'll cost you $3,600/year).Tinder launched a Flirt-bot… Because AI's most powerful use is training pickup lines (seriously).Nintendo's Switch 2 is its biggest launch in 8 years… and Mario Kart is getting social.Plus, we found a Skier's Arbitrage: It's cheaper to fly to Japan for a weekend of shredding than staying here in the states…$NTDOY $TSLA $SPYWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of…

There was the hype, then the testing, now companies are deploying artificial intelligence at the heart of their operations. We ask one of the world's most prominent AI scientists for his advice for companies, and hear how Siemens is creating the 'brains' to run the factories of the future. Guests: Andrew Ng, managing general partner of AI FUNDS and founder of DeepLearning.AI Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries, Siemens Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse, World Economic Forum Kiva Allgood, Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chains, World Economic Forum Links: AI in Action: Beyond Experimentation to Transform Industry: Frontier Technologies in Industrial Operations: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Agents: Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains: Related podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on :  - - : - : - : Join the :

There was the hype, then the testing, now companies are deploying artificial intelligence at the heart of their operations. We ask one of the world's most prominent AI scientists for his advice for companies, and hear how Siemens is creating the 'brains' to run the factories of the future. Guests: Andrew Ng, managing general partner of AI FUNDS and founder of DeepLearning.AI Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries, Siemens Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse, World Economic Forum Kiva Allgood, Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chains, World Economic Forum Links: AI in Action: Beyond Experimentation to Transform Industry: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_AI_in_Action_Beyond_Experimentation_to_Transform_Industry_2025.pdf Frontier Technologies in Industrial Operations: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Agents: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Frontier_Technologies_in_Industrial_Operations_2025.pdf Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/home Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-advanced-manufacturing-and-supply-chains/home Related podcasts: What's next for generative AI? Three pioneers on their Eureka moments AI vs Art: Will AI rip the soul out of music, movies and art, or help express our humanity? Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

In 2021, Mark Zuckerberg changed his company's name from Facebook to Meta. It signaled his decision to go "all in" on virtual reality and everything it promised. (We talked about it in Episode 366: Meta Church.) But less than four years later, the meta-hype is collapsing, with every major VR company reporting losses and pulling back products. In this episode, we discuss what we can learn from the meteoric rise and decline of virtual reality... and how this tale can make us wiser in our approach to technology.(0:00) Introductions and a Quick Trip into the Archives(2:56) Virtual Reality Gets a Reality Check(8:22) Humans Actually Like Embodied-ness(17:28) Knowing How Technology Shapes UsArticle: https://wng.org/articles/a-dose-of-reality-1738632435

Imagine a world where terrorists leverage social media, not merely as a tool for propaganda, but as a sophisticated weapon of influence, crafting messages that penetrate deeply into society, captivating minds and shaping global opinion. This isn't fiction. It's the chilling reality unfolding around us.Today, on Some Future Day, we dive deep into the hidden corridors of terror's digital transformation with our guest, Erez Zborowski, an expert who has walked directly in the shadowy interactions of journalism, security, and intelligence.Erez began his career with a profound lesson on the cost of truth, inspired by the tragic story of journalist James Foley. His path led him from classrooms of journalism to the volatile streets of Israel, Africa, and the Middle East, operating as a fixer, a crucial role that placed him face to face with terrorist groups and gave him unique insights into their evolving strategies.That's right. A fixer. With firsthand experience, Erez witnessed how groups like ISIS revolutionized the concept of soft power, turning heinous acts into viral content designed to recruit sympathizers worldwide.In this eye-opening conversation, we'll uncover the alarming ways terrorist organizations use social media, gaming platforms, and encrypted apps to spread their message, recruit globally, and hide in plain sight.  We'll discuss the chilling role AI might play both as a threat and, potentially, a defense against this rising digital menace. Prepare yourself because this discussion with Erez will forever alter how you perceive the digital spaces we navigate every day. The future is already here, and it's more complex and more perilous than most of us realize.Erez, thank you for joining me on this episode of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Erez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erez-zborowski-470977288/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

Episode 547: Neal and Toby chat about the Napster revival and why it's being brought into the Metaverse. Then, everyday Canadians are getting fed up with the trade war that they're deciding to spend their travel money elsewhere. Also, a Trump-backed crypto venture just launched a stablecoin, plunging deeper into crypto. Meanwhile, a group of civil engineers just gave America a report card for its infrastructure…and we're a C average student.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Learn more at sophos.com Get your MBD mug here: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Most important business story in the 21st century? 3:00 - Napster back? 7:30 - Canadians snub US travel 11:00 - Trump launches a stablecoin 16:30 - US infrastructure barely passes 21:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US officials shared highly classified military operations on Signal while including a journalist to the thread, and Dr. Niki talks about alternatives to genetic engineering for bringing extinct animals back to life.Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

In a nation scarred by years of civil war, the rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024 marked a pivotal turning point. The Islamist terrorist group, HTS - once linked to Al-Qaeda - led a swift eleven-day offensive that toppled the government seizing key cities, including Damascus.However, this power shift unleashed a wave of sectarian violence with reports indicating that over 1,000 people have been killed in recent clashes, predominantly from the Alawite minority. Christian communities, too, face heightened threats under the new liberated Syria, with incidents of violence and kidnapping causing widespread fear.As HTS consolidates its control, the nation teeters on the brink with international observers expressing deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis and the uncertain future of Syria. Independent journalist Collin Mayfield was in Lebanon with Hezbollah when he learned of the Assad regime's collapse. Collin grabbed his gear and crossed into Syria just as HTS seized control.Mr. Mayfield witnessed and recorded Syria during these initial chaotic days. He visited the Damascus Public Hospital and saw corpses with evidence of severe torture, presumably recovered from Sednaya Prison. He encountered survivors from Sednaya Prison at the Ibn Sina Psychiatric Hospital who were severely traumatized. And of course, he visited Sednaya Prison, notoriously known as the “human slaughterhouse,” where he encountered evidence of extensive torture, extreme abuse, and female birth control pills. Collin even documented the Far' Falastin Prison, notorious for sexual violence against women.Collin, thank you for taking the time to share your far-ranging Syrian experience, from Captagon drug factories to encounters with ISIS and HTS Militia at Assad's Presidential Palace. This interview is truly historic. Be sure to watch the video version on YouTube to see Collin's brutally stunning photographs.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collin_mayfield/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@collin_mayfieldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-mayfield-b4487a1b0To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

Send us a textLauren Halstead, Head of Ecosystem at Mojito and former Business Development leader at Chainlink Labs, shares her passion for transforming traditional Web2 loyalty programs through innovative Web3 solutions.• Traditional brand loyalty programs fail to foster long-term consumer relationships• Web3 gives consumers ownership of their data and creates verifiable credentials of engagement• Dynamic NFTs change based on real-time data, offering interactive experiences beyond static rewards• Example: Airline NFT tickets that automatically update and compensate during delays• Web3 communities enable direct customer feedback and genuine brand advocacy• Mojito provides end-to-end support for brands transitioning to Web3 loyalty solutions• The convergence of AI and Web3 will enable hyper-personalized customer experiences• Web3 technology identifies and rewards true superfans rather than paid influencers• Brands don't need to replace existing loyalty programs – Web3 can enhance current models• Metaverse experiences provide valuable data on consumer behavior applicable to real-world marketingThis episode was recorded through a Descript call on March 6, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/ai-web3-creating-personalized-brand-experiences-that-actually-work-with-lauren-halstead/Discover RYO: the Web3 payment solution making crypto simple and secure for everyone. Featuring an expansive ecosystem with LIFE Wallet, Global Mall, and Japan's first licensed Crypto ATM Network, RYO empowers your financial journey. Awarded 'Best Crypto Solution.'

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The Middle East. Death. Destruction. Hostages. Torture. Regime change. Terrorists. Religious war. Hatred.  Enter Collin Mayfield, an independent journalist from Alabama who runs into fires. Brave Colin has reported from Iraq, Ukraine. Myanmar, Nigeria, Haiti, and several other hotbeds across the globe, most recently with Hezbollah in Lebanon and then into Syria as HTS took control.On this episode of Some Future Day, Collin documents his firsthand account in Lebanon as Hezbollah and Israel engaged in war. For those listening, I highly suggest you watch the video version of the show on YouTube as Collin shares his stunningly disturbing, never-before-seen photographs from this experience. They are incredible!Collin, thank you for joining me on this special edition of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collin_mayfield/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@collin_mayfieldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-mayfield-b4487a1b0To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

Today, we're diving deep into the future of commerce, technology, and retail with an industry leader who sits at the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship: Jessica Williams, the Head of Brand and Partnerships at Shopify.If you've ever purchased brands like Skims by Kim Kardashian or Gymshark, you've already interacted with Shopify, the second largest ecommerce platform in the world, just behind Amazon. Shopify is the engine behind thousands of brands from household names to emerging startups, helping businesses scale at unprecedented rate.Jessica brings over two decades of experience in marketing, ecommerce, and partnerships, spanning powerhouse brands like Visa, Coinbase, and now Shopify. She's been at the forefront of major shifts in retail, whether it's the rise of social commerce, AI-powered shopping assistants, or the reinvention of brick and mortar experiences.In this conversation, we'll explore how technology is shaping retail, the explosive growth of TikTok Shop, Instagram commerce and AI-driven personalization, and most importantly, how Shopify is empowering entrepreneurs worldwide.Whether you're an aspiring business owner, a seasoned retailer, or just fascinated by how tech and commerce collide, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss!Jessica, thank you so much for being a great friend. You're seriously a leader and it's such a pleasure to have you on this episode of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafwilliamsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicafwilliams/Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

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This episode is all about companies in flux. First, we chat with The Verge's Alex Heath about all things Meta — whether the company is still serious about the metaverse, why its AI plans seem to be going so well, what "OG Facebook" really means, and what headsets to expect this year. After that, The Verge's Chris Welch takes us through the last year at Sonos, from the disastrous app launch to the pretty good headphones that were totally derailed by the disastrous app launch. Can the company get it together in order to launch its next big swing, a set-top box codenamed Pinewood? Finally, we answer a question on the Vergecast Hotline all about business cards. Because, yes, it's 2025, but sometimes you still need a place to put a business card. Further reading: Mark Zuckerberg tells Meta employees to ‘buckle up' in internal meeting Meta says this is the make or break year for the metaverse Meta's Ray-Bans smart glasses sold more than 1 million units last year Meta's AR / VR hardware roadmap through 2027 Meta CTO says the company is working to ‘catch' leakers Zuck wants to bring the “OG Facebook” back. The Sonos app fiasco: how a great audio brand nearly ruined its reputation Sonos CEO Patrick Spence steps down after disastrous app launch Sonos' interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees Sonos Arc Ultra review: don't call it a comeback (yet) Sonos Ace review: was it worth it? | The Verge After a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box Adobe Scan Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Marques and Andrew kicked things off by trying to explain to David the absurdity of the Luka Doncic trade in tech terms that he would understand. After that, it was all about the Pixel 4a battery update issue. Then they discuss a new app that Apple just dropped and a new app that Adam is really excited about. They wrap it all up talking about Meta trying to make the Metaverse happen, YouTube experimenting with 4x speed, and Andrew ranting about streaming services. There was a surprising amount of news to go over despite not having any new gadgets to discuss. Enjoy! Links: 9to5Google - Pixel 4a Battery Update Verge - New YouTube 4x speed feature Apple Invites app Partiful app Business Insider - Meta article Tapestry app Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this enlightening clip of Market Mondays, hosts Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal, and Ian Dunlap delve deep into Meta's groundbreaking $60 billion investment strategy, focusing on AI and infrastructure development. This significant move by Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has led to a remarkable rally in the company's stock, reaching all-time highs—a turnaround that has stunned many in the financial world.*Key Highlights:*1. **Meta's Strategic Shift**:The conversation kicks off with Rashad discussing Meta's doubled capex spending and their shift from the Metaverse to building real physical infrastructure. As Ian elaborates, this is not just a pivot but a calculated move aimed at securing Meta's future in the tech space.2. **Leadership and Execution**:Ian emphasizes the critical role of leadership in Meta's resurgence, likening Zuckerberg's comeback to some of the greatest in corporate history. This includes not only strategic financial decisions but also a renewed focus on robust implementations that position Meta as a leading media company with unparalleled profit margins.3. **Comparative Analysis**:Troy provides a comparative look at the spending strategies of Meta versus its competitors in the Max 7 space, including Amazon and Microsoft. He explains how Meta's in-house infrastructure allows them to spend less compared to Amazon's and Microsoft's colossal investments in capex, highlighting an interesting dichotomy in investment philosophies.4. **Impact of Deep Seek and Other Innovations**:The hosts discuss the influence of the "Deep Seek" project and other AI-related innovations on the market. They speculate on the future trajectory of these technologies, questioning their long-term efficiency and cost-effectiveness.5. **Global Perspectives and Trust Issues**:The discussion also extends to the global tech landscape, touching upon China's tech market and the skepticism surrounding financial reports from Chinese companies. Ian and Troy bring attention to historical instances like Luckin Coffee's scandal to underscore the importance of cautious optimism.6. **Future Projections**:Wrapping up, the hosts look ahead at potential outcomes for Meta and the tech industry at large. They consider how Meta's strategic investments could set a precedent for other tech giants and influence future spending in AI and infrastructure.**Join the Conversation**:This clip is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the inner workings of major tech companies and investment strategies. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an investor, or just curious about the future of AI, this discussion provides a comprehensive overview of current trends and future possibilities.Don't miss out on this in-depth analysis that not only covers Meta's strategic decisions but also offers a comparative lens on the broader tech industry. Like, share, and subscribe to Market Mondays for more engaging content and expert discussions.*#MarketMondays #MetaInvestment #AIFuture #TechStocks #MarkZuckerberg #AIInfrastructure #TechInvestments #FinancialStrategy #TechIndustryAnalysis*For the full transcript of the clip, please refer to the attached document.---Stay tuned for more groundbreaking discussions and expert insights on Market Mondays!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy