The Overwatch Champions Series has banned teams from having sponsors related to cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and AI following the collapse of the previous Overwatch League. The rulebook, revealed by ESL Faceit Group, aims for a cleaner esports environment. Team sponsorship regulations
A new study has highlighted North Korea’s swift advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, raising concerns globally. The report, written by Hyuk Kim from the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, based in California, highlights how North Korea
The Walt Disney Company has revealed Holotile Floor, a new technology that the media conglomerate says could help people move around in any direction in virtual and augmented reality. The floor was developed by Lanny Smoot, a Disney researcher with
BlockShow, Cointelegraph’s flagship event brand is teaming up with BlockDown Festival, announcing a groundbreaking web3 event at Cyberport, Hong Kong. The event, co-organized by Cointelegraph and EAK Digital, will spotlight various web3 innovations and integrate art and culture. BlockShow X
As we approach the end of 2023, the web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, marked by significant developments and emerging trends. One of the most prominent trends of 2023 has been the significant shift in the web3 gaming sector. Moving beyond
In 2023, the eSports industry experienced a year of transformation and resilience. It was a period marked by strategic shifts, major investments, and the evolving roles of key players. This retrospective look at the past year reveals how these developments
As 2023 draws to a close, the metaverse is a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of technological advancement. This year, the industry witnessed the metaverse evolve from a buzzword into a multifaceted digital ecosystem, redefining interaction, work,
In the latest development for the 3D design and visual effects (VFX) industry, Foundry’s release of Nuke, a compositing tool, brings enhanced support for Open Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD). OpenUSD, initially developed by Pixar, has evolved beyond its animation roots,
Meta has updated its VR framework to include tongue movement tracking for avatars. This development is part of the company’s efforts to enhance facial recognition capabilities within virtual reality, aiming to offer more lifelike avatars through accurate representation of speech
The emergence of metaverse casinos is ushering in immersive gaming experiences. Powered by blockchain technology and enhanced by Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), metaverse casinos are changing how people engage with casino games, blending the virtual and real
Sword Art Online (SAO), a Japanese light novel and anime series, has become a cultural phenomenon, presenting a gripping narrative where virtual reality (VR) gaming intertwines with life-and-death stakes. According to a recent report, Sword Art Online, a creation of
The integrity of eSports, a rapidly growing industry, is under threat due to the prevalence of match-fixing, a problem not unfamiliar to traditional sports. Ian Smith, the eSports Integrity Commission’s (ESIC) integrity commissioner, underscores the gravity of this issue. He
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