Metaverse

DataMesh closed a new funding round led by SIG Asia with participations from Singtel Innov8 and Global Brain

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Friday, August 5, 2022

 "Our investments reflect our focus on finding and supporting startups that can help Singtel deliver the best possible value and experiences for businesses across industries and markets in Singapore and the region. We found DataMesh's Industrial Metaverse platform and zero-code XR design toolset, validated by leading customers in China, Japan, and Singapore, to be compelling and with great potential in the 5G era. In Singapore, DataMesh has worked closely with Singtel on the 5G@Sentosa project and won high praise for providing innovative solutions. We are excited to work with DataMesh to unlock further opportunities in the future." -- Kum Tho Wan, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Investments, Singtel Innov8.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DataMesh has recently closed a new round of funding led by SIG Asia Investment, LLLP, followed by Singtel Innov8 and Global Brain.
  • With an R&D center in Beijing, DataMesh is currently setting up its global headquarters in Singapore.
  • DataMesh believes in democratizing digital twin technology to bridge the digital world and the real world, connecting frontline workers.
  • In Singapore, DataMesh has worked closely with Singtel on the 5G@Sentosa project and won high praise for providing innovative solutions.

One World Universe Inc. in Announces That Friends with Business is Offering Business Professionals a Portal to Offer Their Services to Start-up Businesses

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Friends with Business (FWB) is offering business professionals a place to advertise their services to start-up businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Friends with Business (FWB) is offering business professionals a place to advertise their services to start-up businesses.
  • While other companies that help new business owners set up their business, FWB offers a directory of featured business professionals that can be an asset to new business owners.
  • While advertising is a small portion of any business budget, FWB is offering free advertising for business professionals until January 2023.
  • We are offering an inexpensive way for small business owners to connect their services with new business owners.

Thirdverse Hires Former DeNA CEO to Lead Web3 Strategy

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Moriyasu was the former CEO of DeNA Co., Ltd., where he grew the company into one of Japan's leading IT providers in mobile games.

Key Points: 
  • Moriyasu was the former CEO of DeNA Co., Ltd., where he grew the company into one of Japan's leading IT providers in mobile games.
  • Moriyasu said: Thirdverse is building a world-class company in the VR, Metaverse and Web3 markets.
  • Hironao Kunimitsu, Thirdverse CEO said: This is an exciting time for our business with rapid growth across our catalog of games.
  • Thirdverse is also currently promoting the Thirdverse Plan, aiming to create a Third Space in the virtual metaverse.

NFT Startup BigFoot Town Launches 'BigFoot' NFT Collection and Suite of Tools

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BigFoot Town, the NFT trading suite platform that aims to create the next avid community of NFT believers and DAO builders, is today announcing the launch of its eponymous 'BigFoot' Solana NFT Collection.

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  • HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BigFoot Town, the NFT trading suite platform that aims to create the next avid community of NFT believers and DAO builders, is today announcing the launch of its eponymous 'BigFoot' Solana NFT Collection.
  • Holders of a BigFoot NFT will gain early access to the company's partner Dapps and a suite of exclusive NFT tools.
  • The company's offering of NFT Analytics Tools follows their planned profit-sharing NFT model - the foundational aspect of the BigFoot Town community.
  • Khanh Tiet, Founder of BigFoot Town said, "The BigFoot NFT Town and Discord has over 20,000 members and thousands of Twitter followers.

Globant Launches Automotive Studio With Focus on Mobility at Scale

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced the launch of its Automotive Studio. With this new offering, the company aims to become the bridge the automotive industry needs toward mobility and digital revolutions.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced the launch of its Automotive Studio .
  • With this new offering, the company aims to become the bridge the automotive industry needs toward mobility and digital revolutions.
  • "With this new Studio, Globant will leverage its cutting-edge capabilities to empower and support the ultimate mobility reinvention."
  • The Automotive Studio provides eight innovative practices that deliver added value:
    Software-Defined Vehicle: Help original equipment manufacturers and mobility companies implement software architecture to better access, understand, use, and update services necessary for new mobility solutions.

InfiniteWorld Acquires Super Bit Machine to Bring Immersive Cross-Platform Gaming Experiences to Web3

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

We believe gaming is central to scaling mass adoption of Web3, said Alexander Krivicich, founder of Super Bit Machine.

Key Points: 
  • We believe gaming is central to scaling mass adoption of Web3, said Alexander Krivicich, founder of Super Bit Machine.
  • Were excited to take these Metaverse gaming experiences to the next level and show brands how to enter Web3 the right way.
  • Founded in 2015, Super Bit Machine was one of the first to bring fast-paced, multiplayer competitive experiences to the mobile gaming ecosystem.
  • Super Bit Machine is an independent gaming studio founded by industry veterans with a focus on creating spectator-friendly competitive games that bring people together across all platforms.

NFN8 GROUP Welcomes the Future of Digital Currency Mining to the U.S.

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

This installation milestone was recorded for presentation at the World Digital Mining Summit that was held July 26, 2022 in Miami, FL.

Key Points: 
  • This installation milestone was recorded for presentation at the World Digital Mining Summit that was held July 26, 2022 in Miami, FL.
  • Many of the leading Digital Mining Companies in the world attended the Summit that featured a dinner where BITMAIN and NFN8 gave powerful speeches discussing the current and future outlook for the industry.
  • It appears, as promised, that the future of mining digital currency has arrived.
  • The addition of these miners validates a strong position in the digital currency mining space.

PAWTOCOL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ATHLETICS FOR 2022 FOOTBALL SEASON

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pawtocol , creator of blockchain-powered solutions that improve the lives of pets and pet owners, today announceda new partnership with the University of Arizona Athletics Department for the upcoming 2022 football season.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pawtocol , creator of blockchain-powered solutions that improve the lives of pets and pet owners, today announceda new partnership with the University of Arizona Athletics Department for the upcoming 2022 football season.
  • Pawtocol will be the game sponsor for the Arizona Wildcats first home football game on September 10th against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
  • Make sure to tune in on September 10, 2022 to watch the Arizona Wildcats take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ.
  • The game will be televised on FS1 at 8PM PT/11PM ET, and on the Arizona Football Radio Network (1290AM / 107.5FM in Tucson, and KFNX 1100AM in Phoenix).

Meten Holding Group Ltd. Announces $7.5 Million Registered Direct and Private Placement

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

The registered direct offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (No.

Key Points: 
  • The registered direct offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (No.
  • About Meten Holding Group Ltd.
    Meten Holding Group Ltd., formerly known as Meten EdtechX Education Group Ltd., is an omnichannel training company headquartered in China providing language and workplace training services.
  • In addition to its training services, Meten Holding Group actively develops metaverse, blockchain and cryptocurrency mining businesses to align with its future business development strategy.
  • Meten Holding Group actively explores metaverse business, such as Metaverse vocational education courses, with its competitive advantages and technology.

Building the Open Metaverse Full Day Course at SIGGRAPH

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A full-day, 2-part course on "Building the Open Metaverse" will be held at SIGGRAPH 2022 in Vancouver, BC on August 10, 2022.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A full-day, 2-part course on " Building the Open Metaverse " will be held at SIGGRAPH 2022 in Vancouver, BC on August 10, 2022.
  • Organized by Patrick Cozzi, CEO of Cesium, and Marc Petit, VP, Unreal Engine Ecosystem at Epic Games, the course will introduce the fundamental concepts of the metaverse with a focus on openness, collaboration, and interoperability.
  • The course is a no-hype introduction to the open metaverse, a 3D internet of connected, persistent, virtual worlds with social and industrial applications.
  • Natalya Tatarchuk, Distinguished Technical Fellow and Chief Architect, VP, Professional Artistry & Graphics Innovation, Unity
    Cesium is the open 3D geospatial platform for the metaverse.