TechMagic with Cathy Hackl
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsTechMagic with Cathy Hackl helps you navigate the future and make sense of today’s rapid technological change. Hear unique perspectives, explore new trends, and journey into the heart of technology. TechMagic is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of tech because Arthur C. Clarke said it best: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
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AirChat Goes Live | Deepfake Cameras | The Power of Memory
April 17, 2024 23:12 - 58 minutes - 133 MBIn this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about social media, AI, and digital shopping technology. Cathy and Lee talk to each other over AirChat, a new social audio app. They discuss its pros and cons as an audio app. Cathy and Lee segway into AI including Apple’s ReaLM tech, a deepfake camera, and an update on Humane’s AI Pin. Cathy and Lee talk about the importance of legislature and governance about deepfake AIs, especially in vulnerable populations. Online shopping makes its way onto the show ...
Summit at Sea | RIP Apple Car, Hello Apple Robots
April 10, 2024 18:28 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn this episode, Cathy and Lee talk Cathy’s experience at Summit at Sea. They discuss Apple closing discontinuing development on the Apple car and how Apple could expand its ecosystem to robots and home. Cathy and Lee discuss AI-first gadgets and how to discern AI hype. They bring you the latest updates in gaming because everyone is a gaming company, plus the next computing platform. Cathy interviews guest, Ori Inbar, co-founder of the Augmented World Expo and founder of Super Ventures. P...
RIP Apple Car | How to Discern AI Hype | Everyone's a Gaming Company
April 10, 2024 18:28 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn this episode, Cathy and Lee talk Cathy’s experience at Summit at Sea. They discuss Apple closing discontinuing development on the Apple car and how Apple could expand its ecosystem to robots and home. Cathy and Lee discuss AI-first gadgets and how to discern AI hype. They bring you the latest updates in gaming because everyone is a gaming company, plus the next computing platform. Cathy interviews guest, Ori Inbar, co-founder of the Augmented World Expo and founder of Super Ventures. P...
Oh My AI | What’s Happening on the Internet?!
April 03, 2024 14:46 - 1 hour - 186 MBIn this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about their favorite April Fools pranks in tech. Cathy shares an April Fool’s from Gary Marcus about an OpenAI sneak peek. More in AI news, the CEO of StabilityAI stepped down. Lee talks about Lego’s apology for using AI art. Cathy and Lee debate the “AI legal iceberg.” Cathy and Lee segway into what’s happening on the Internet including Steve Wozniak suing YouTube, Pornhub being blocked in Texas, and why video games can’t quit microtransactions. Lee expla...
New Social Media Laws | The ELVIS Act
March 27, 2024 12:58 - 57 minutes - 131 MBIn this episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler discuss a wild week in laws and regulations. Kebler shares a Florida Bill that will prohibit those 14 years and younger from joining social media. While some social media regulation could be useful, the question is, how is it enforceable? They discuss the implications of the Internet divided and monitored State by State for companies and consumers. Later in the episode, they talk about an AI resolution passed by the UN General Assembly. Lee talks ...
GTC Keynote Review | GDC Announcements | Robotic Massage
March 20, 2024 17:22 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this week's episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler give their impressions on the NVIDIA GTC keynote. Cathy and Lee talk about the Game Developers Conference (March 18-22). The NVIDIA Omniverse will stream into the Apple Vision Pro. Plus, AI that can see the world. Cathy and Lee talk about AI in game development after Roblox’s AI announcement. Cathy and Lee touch on VR hardware like XREAL and the PSVR2. They discuss the hardware/content paradigm. Is it all fad or fiction? Listen in to find ou...
Tech at SXSW | AI Safety
March 13, 2024 17:20 - 49 minutes - 114 MBIn this episode, Cathy Hackl records from SXSW. She shares what she’s seen so far. Cathy prepares to give her talk about Spatial Computing and AI wearables on the XR stage. Cathy and Lee discuss gaming news, spatial computing and the spatial computing market. They also talk about AI safety and regulation news. Is it all fad or fiction? Show Notes: SXSW: The Age of Spatial Computing & AI Wearables is Here 2024 Future Today Institute Tech Trends Report Nintendo versus Emulator Gaming gian...
AI Deepfakes | The State of Gaming
March 06, 2024 15:22 - 1 hour - 149 MBOn the latest episode of TechMagic, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler discuss the state of gaming and do a deep dive into why so many layoffs are happening in gaming and tech. They discuss AI’s impact on gaming as well as how AI deepfakes could affect teens. They also talk about AI wearables and spatial computing. Improve your marketing performance. Adobe and Meta solutions help advertisers optimize ad targeting, decrease cost per action, and see a more complete picture of campaign activity. Sho...
AIQ w/ Mike Pell, Director of The Microsoft Garage
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBIn the season finale of AIQ, host Cathy Hackl welcomes Mike Pell, Director of the Microsoft Garage in New York. Pell, a seasoned technologist and author, shares his insights on the future of technology, particularly focusing on AI, spatial computing, and mixed reality. During the discussion, Pell shares his journey in the tech industry, starting from the early days of Macintosh and co-founding a software company. He highlights his contributions to innovations such as inventing the PDF and A...
AI Hype Cycles | AR at Super Nintendo World | Relationships with Holograms
February 28, 2024 18:04 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn this week's episode, Cathy and Lee talk about the AI, spatial computing, and tech hype cycles. Cathy thinks spatial computing is in the Innovation Trigger section of the chart. Cathy gives her first impressions of the Humane AI Pin. Lee visits Super Nintendo World in LA. Cathy and Lee discuss layoffs at Nike and discuss companies that created virtual studios. Improve your marketing performance. Adobe and Meta solutions help advertisers optimize ad targeting, decrease cost per action, and...
AIQ w/ Sandy Carter, Chief Operating Officer of Unstoppable Domains
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MBOn the latest episode of AIQ presented by Microsoft Advertising, host Cathy Hackl sits down with Sandy Carter, the Chief Operating Officer at Unstoppable Domains to discuss the future of business and the role of AI within it. During the conversation, they talked about the potential of AI to transform industries, the importance of technologies like the blockchain in ensuring authenticity and trust, and the significance of women's involvement in shaping the AI landscape. Carter also discuss...
Spatial Computing Headset Wars | OpenAI’s Sora & Reddit’s AI news | A Brief Glimpse Into the Future of Amusement Parks
February 21, 2024 15:24 - 1 hour - 170 MBIn this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about the types of robots they want to see after Lee sees a trash-filtering robot during his travels. Cathy announced the pre-order of her 5th book, Spatial Computing An AI-Driven Business Revolution with Irena Cronin. Cathy and Lee segway to the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 hardware. Cathy and Lee talk about Sora, Gen AI text to video. Lee fights with his ChatGPT. The hosts end with the future of amusement parks and entertainment. Show Notes: Spati...
AIQ w/ Microsoft Advertising's Kya Sainsbury-Carter
February 16, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 77.8 MBFrom shaping consumer experiences to revolutionizing the ad creation processes, the integration of generative AI into advertising is slowly reshaping the industry as we know it. On the latest episode of AIQ presented by Microsoft Advertising, host Cathy Hackl sits down with Corporate Vice President Kya Sainsbury-Carter to discuss Microsoft's journey in leveraging AI to enhance advertising experiences for consumers, advertisers, and publishers. At Microsoft Advertising we are committed to...
Tech at the Super Bowl | AI & The Future of Video Games | NYFW
February 14, 2024 17:08 - 1 hour - 225 MBIn this week's episode, Cathy and Lee recap the Super Bowl and the tech they noticed during the show. Lee finally got to demo the Apple Vision Pro and they discussed the use of AI on the device, as well as how it compares to the Meta Quest 3. Cathy and Lee talk about Disney’s $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games. Later in the episode, Cathy interviews Nic Hill, Co-Founder and Head of Interactive at Sawhorse Productions. Producer Lily Snyder brings you the Dispatch from the Fringe. Cathy int...
AIQ w/ Creative Strategist Jenny Nicholson
February 09, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 60 MBIntroducing AIQ Presented by Microsoft Advertising, a new limited podcast series hosted by Cathy Hackl dedicated to leveling up your IQ around all things Artificial Intelligence. Over the next four weeks, the series will focus on Generative AI. What is it, how can brands use it to their advantage, and what pitfalls should they avoid? In episode one, Hackl sits down with Jenny Nicholson, ECD and Creative Strategist at Queen of Swords who shares how to get started with AI, why you should l...
We Tried on the Apple Vision Pro | AI Real-Time Chat Translations | Women in Games
February 07, 2024 18:42 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn this week's episode, Cathy announces the launch of her new company, Spatial Dynamics. Cathy talks about her experience with the Apple Vision Pro and shares her first reactions to the Vision Pro apps. In other news, Roblox is introducing AI for real-time chat translations, the biggest female streamer on Twitch, Pokimane, is leaving the platform, and Palworld is quickly becoming a best-selling independent game on Game Pass. They segway into AI news and discuss The New York Times creating an...
The Apple Vision Pro is Here | AI Deepfakes | Everything is a Remix
January 31, 2024 15:40 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIn this episode, host Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler talk about the launch of Apple Vision Pro and continue their conversations around spatial computing. They segway into AI with talks of Taylor Swift deepfakes and possible legislation to protect against deepfakes. They also discuss robots and haptics and why “personas”, a reflection of you, works for a 3D presence. Producer Lily Snyder brings you the Dispatch from the Fringe. Come for the tech, stay for the magic. Show Notes: T...
Reporting Back from DLD and Davos | The Next Generation at Work | Future of Broadcasting & Gaming
January 24, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 167 MBIn this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about the change in work culture with Millenials and Gen Z. Cathy talks about her experience ordering the Apple Vision Pro. The best-selling game of 2023 was Hogwarts Legacy. Minecraft partnered with Planet Earth for education. Walmart closed its R&D unit, Store No. 8. Producer Lily Snyder brings you the Dispatch from the Fringe. Show Notes: Cathy’s experience pre-ordering the Apple Vision Pro What is Spatial Computing? (by Cathy Hackl) YouTube and ...
Tech Gadgets in 2024 | Apple’s AI update | Weird Pet Tech from CES
January 17, 2024 15:57 - 1 hour - 185 MBTech and gaming executive, Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler release their 14th episode of TechMagic, the show that dives deep into today’s tech news and explores the future of tech and gaming. This week Cathy is at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She’ll share more next week when she’s back on the podcast. In this episode Lee and producer, Lily Snyder, host the show. Lee and Lily reminisce about Palm Pilots and tech gadgets before smartphones and discuss devices like the Rabbit R1. L...
Apple Vision Pro Launch & Welcome To The Era of Spatial Computing | AI Fair Use | Walmart + Unity Partnership
January 10, 2024 16:20 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis episode is all about the Apple Vision Pro! The Vision Pro is set to launch on February 2, 2024. Cathy and Lee are spatial computing veterans. They discuss the impact of this spatial computing launch news and how Apple won CES without even being on the ground at the event. They discuss the opportunities that lay ahead for professionals in the new era of spatial computing. Cathy and Lee segway into discussing more tech layoffs in gaming. Then they talk about AI, fair use, and journalis...
Creativity in the New Year
January 03, 2024 14:39 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBTechMagic starts off the year with an inspiring interview to help you get your creative endeavors started in 2024. Hackl interviews Jeffery B. Madoff, author of Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. Creatives can control their careers whether inside corporate America or launching something new in 2024. Get inspired with great ideas and creativity in the new year. Jeffery Madoff is an Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design, keynote speaker, playwright, and producer. Co...
Murderbot Diaries | Figma Adobe merger | Bribing ChatGPT
December 20, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 155 MBOn this week's episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about Murderbot Diaries, a Hugo Award-winning sci-fi book series. Hackl and Kebler discuss the Figma Adobe merger failure. Hackl and Kebler talk about Marriott Bonvoy Land in Fortnite and Asgard’s Wrath 2 in VR. OpenAI suspends ByteDance’s account. Kebler tries to break ChatGPT 4. Hackl and Kebler discuss Epic, Meta, and Unity joining the Alliance for OpenUSD. Hackl interviews Nick Vinckier, Director of Corporate Innovation at Chalhoub Group. ...
‘Tis the Season for Gaming | VR under the Christmas Tree | AI for Historical Preservation | Lego Fortnite Success
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBOn this week's episode, the EU becomes the first governing power to enact laws around artificial intelligence. Next, Hackl and Kebler discuss an article in the NY Times that focused on using AI to talk to the dead. Hackl talks about the benefits of AI for historical preservation. Also, ‘Tis the Season for Gaming and VR, as Hackl and Kebler discuss the success of the Fortnite x Lego collab and how the Meta Quests outsold AirPods on Amazon’s Black Friday sales. Hackl interviews Dr. Lydia K...
Eminem Fortnite Concert | KISS Avatars
December 06, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about games, musical avatars, and the ecological impact of generative AI. The musical group, Kiss, retires to leave the music to their avatars. Hackl shouts out Future Chicken, a game developed by Catherine Winder and Annabel Slaight. Kebler discusses the environmental impact of generative AI prompts from MIT. Hackl and Kebler segway into the Eminem Fortnite concert. Hackl interviews Irena Cronin, Co-Founder & SVP of Product at DADOS Technology. Pr...
Lego x Fortnite | AWS Re:Invent | Gesture Tech | The Godmothers of AI
November 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 187 MBIn this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about a possible Lego x Fortnite launch, Fortnite partnering with Oakley, Fortnite Creative and the importance of thumbnails. They also discuss gesture technology, like the early “slide to unlock” to today’s double tap on the Apple Watch. Hackl gives her reaction to the Vario XR 4 and they discuss the spatial computing sessions at AWS re:Invent event. Kebler and Hackl talk about an article from The Guardian that talks about women in AI, and Cathy wishes...
OpenAI Winners & Losers | What Leaders Need to Know About Spatial Computing | Uncanny Valley Makeup Trend #Robotcore
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBOver the weekend, Sam Altman was fired from OpenAI and a lot of tech news and tech drama unfolded over the last few days. Hackl and Kebler share their thoughts on OpenAI, Altman, and why the big losers of this news story are potentially the users. Hackl shares her first article published in the Harvard Business Review was just published and shares why it's about more than just mixed reality, it’s about the future of human-computer and human-to-human interaction, and yes, AI is at the core ...
Fashion, Tech, and Humane’s AI wearable | Rats in VR
November 15, 2023 14:02 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIn this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about the Mac Pro Mini and developing for the Apple Vision Pro. Hackl attended the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) awards and why we’ll eventually see more people from tech at fashion events. The conversation of fashion and AI leads Hackl and Kebler to share their views of the Humane AI Pin released on November 9. Kebler is wary of voice control as the main control for technology devices. Hackl interviews Cynthia Miller, Head of Innov...
The Beatles’s new AI song | Sports + Tech | Zumba is coming to VR | Fortnite OG breaks records | VR goes to Space
November 08, 2023 12:28 - 1 hour - 141 MBCathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler are back with episode five of TechMagic, the show that dives deep into our tech futures and current tech and gaming news. In this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about the new Beatles song made possible by machine learning. Hackl talks about playing video games with her kids. Hackl and Lee talk about Fortnite which released an OG map that generated 102 million hours of play and broke records. Zumba is coming to virtual reality and Kebler’s grievance with ...
Biden’s AI Executive Order & AI Governance | Humane’s AI Wearable | Let’s Talk With ChatPGT | Call of Duty Turns 20 | Marriott enters Fortnite | Dispatch from the Fringe
November 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBCathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler are back with the fourth episode of TechMagic, the show that dives deep into our tech futures and current tech and gaming news. In this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about President Biden’s AI executive order and AI governance. They discuss Humane’s AI wearable that is to launch on November 9, ask ChatPGT questions about mental health and reminisce about Call of Duty which turned 20 this year. Marriott releases a map in Fortnite. Plus, which are a fad a...
AI in the Music Industry | Gaming Takes Over The Sphere| Apple’s AI Play
October 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about artificial intelligence in the music industry and the ethics of using lyrics to train AI. In a separate segment, they talk about Apple and AI. The discuss Hackl’s visit to The Sphere in Las Vegas for opening night and the gaming industry taking over The Sphere during TwitchCon. Plus, which are a fad and which are the future? Key Highlights: 6:41 - 9:10 - What we did last week: Cathy visits The Sphere in Las Vegas. Lee attends the Augmented Ente...
Adobe’s Project Primrose | State of the Gaming Industry and Microsoft’s Acquisition | The Future of Wearable AI
October 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBCathy Hackl and Lee Kebler are back for the second episode of TechMagic, the show that dives deep into the technology journey from fashion to space. In this episode, Hackl shares a guest interview with futurist, Faith Popcorn and talks about AI and Faith’s storied career and work with brands. Kebler gives us a sneak peek reaction to the Meta Quest 3. Hackl and Kebler discuss how long it should take to make a video game and how Gen Z and Gamer moms are changing gaming expectations. Microsoft...
Game Engines and Branded Experiences | AI Voice Print Rights | Space Fashion
October 11, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 98 MBIn the first episode of TechMagic, Cathy Hackl, tech futurist, visionary, and pioneer, and technology lead Lee Kebler shared their insights on the latest stories in gaming, AI, and fashion tech. Their discussion guides businesses and brands on how to discern which are fads and what is the future. Hackl and Kebler discuss the retirement of Unity’s CEO, John Riccitiello, and the future of game engines. They talked about what brands need to look out for when they launch online video games lik...
Introducing TechMagic - Coming October 11
October 06, 2023 17:13 - 1 minute - 3.13 MBIn a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, staying informed and connected with the latest trends and innovations has never been more crucial. Enter "TechMagic with Cathy Hackl," a brand-new weekly podcast that promises to be your ultimate guide to the ever-evolving world of technology. The first episode debuts on October 11. This is not your run-of-the-mill tech podcast. It's a captivating journey into the heart of technology, where fluff takes a backseat, and in-de...
Avery Akkineni
August 17, 2023 18:49 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this special bonus episode, Cathy sits down with Avery Akkineni, President of Vayner3. At Vayner3, Akkineni is leading the mission to guide the world's largest enterprises in navigating the next iteration of connected consumer behavior. During the conversation, they discuss her work, what she thinks about AI, and her vision of the future. Follow Cathy on Twitter: @CathyHackl Subscribe to Adweek's Metaverse Marketing on your favorite podcast platform! You can listen and subscribe to al...
Gary Vaynerchuk
June 01, 2023 14:24 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this special bonus episode, Cathy sits down with Gary Vaynerchuk, serial entrepreneur & chairman of VaynerX. During the conversation, they discuss everything from Metaverse, Web3, AI, and beyond. Follow Cathy on Twitter: @CathyHackl Subscribe to Adweek's Metaverse Marketing on your favorite podcast platform! You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts. Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodc...
Season 2 Finale: Web3 - What’s Next?
November 17, 2022 20:48 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBThe metaverse is still in extremely early development-it feels almost like a party that just started. How does its audience grow? How can it improve upon issues in the current iteration of the internet? Companies are focusing on a human-centered development paradigm, with an almost anti-big tech attitude. This episodes explores how Web3 and Meta can reach more skeptical audiences. Follow Cathy on Twitter: @CathyHackl Subscribe to Adweek's Metaverse Marketing on your favorite podcast platf...
Haute Couture: Fashion & Luxury in the Future of the Internet
November 03, 2022 20:55 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBThis year's New York Fashion week featured some interesting concepts incorporating web3 and the metaverse. Video games like Roblox and Second Life have skins and avatars that are expressions of how players present themselves. Fashion, web3, and the metaverse are inevitably meeting at an intersection that celebrates creativity and self-expression. In this episode of Metaverse Marketing, we explore how the world of fashion is expanding into web3 and the metaverse and how companies can meet co...
Jobs in the Metaverse
October 27, 2022 14:14 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBYou have probably felt some major shifts around work in the last couple of years. Quarantine, economic downturns, quiet quitting, and even more transitions in the labor market than ever before. Just about everyone's job has changed in some way, and developments in metaverse technologies promise that things will just keep changing. In this episode of Metaverse Marketing, we are going to explore how the world of work and education are expanding and what you can do to keep up. Follow Cathy on...
New Commerce Models
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBThe Metaverse market opportunity could be in the trillions of dollars, and every brand is trying to make sense of what this means to them. Unlike past financial opportunities, this one comes with entirely new ways to make money and even new types of money because the definition of value itself is changing. In this episode of Metaverse Marketing, we'll talk to Web3 and metaverse pioneers about the different approaches to commerce that they are experimenting with and the new commerce models t...
New Customer Journeys
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBAs a brand marketer, you are always looking to connect with as many audiences as possible, but have you ever felt like you're missing touch with what the new generations want? Maybe you thought you could prove you were in on the joke by throwing in a, how do you do fellow kids? Only to realize that meme is now 10 years old. The world is changing and so are our brands' audiences. On this episode of Metaverse Marketing, we're looking at how the Metaverse and Web3 can help you develop new cus...
Digital Twins & the Physical World Metaverse
October 06, 2022 18:55 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBHave you ever wondered if you have someone out there in the world that looks just like you? A study from a research institute in Spain found that most of us have several lookalikes out there. Why do we share this with you? Because the same is becoming true for our physical world. Technology has helped us map many streets and roads, which we use to navigate to our destinations on a daily basis. But much more than meets the eye is happening underneath the surface. We are creating digital twin...
Utopia/Dystopia
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBYou may know a lot of metaverse skeptics or you might be one yourself. For many people, the metaverse conjures up visions of lonely, unhappy people wearing VR headsets to escape reality. While we hope that through this podcast, you come to realize that the metaverse and web3 are so much more than people in headsets, the feeling is understandable. After all, the term "metaverse" does originate in a dystopian novel. Today on Metaverse Marketing, we're talking dystopias and utopias, the fears...
Building Community in a New Era
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBWelcome to the second season of Adweek's Metaverse Marketing podcast. We are excited to dive deeper this season into how the metaverse is changing our world both on and offline. In this premiere episode, host Cathy Hackl explores what it truly means to build a community and why it is such a hot topic in Web3 and the metaverse. Follow Cathy on Twitter: @CathyHackl Subscribe to Adweek's Metaverse Marketing on your favorite podcast platform! You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s...
Metaverse Marketing Season 2 - Coming Soon!
September 20, 2022 17:55 - 3 minutes - 4.99 MBWelcome back, fellow pioneers! About a year ago we made a big bet that business professionals would be interested in better understanding what the metaverse meant for them and the brands and companies they work for. And what a year it's been. So much has happened since our last episode. Nowadays, all eyes are on the metaverse and Web3, and for good reason. Every week seems to bring with it further acceleration, and it can feel hard to keep up with the pace of change. The most prominent comp...
8 - Metaverse 2030
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBWe started this journey in an effort to better understand where the future of the internet is heading, as well as to help you explore the metaverse. And just as we were doing that, something quite interesting happened. Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, announced that the company will become a metaverse company and marked the shift with a name change to Meta. If ever there was a timestamp in history, this would be it. While Facebook may be a part of that journey, as we've heard it t...
Metaverse 2030
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBWe started this journey in an effort to better understand where the future of the internet is heading, as well as to help you explore the metaverse. And just as we were doing that, something quite interesting happened. Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, announced that the company will become a metaverse company and marked the shift with a name change to Meta. If ever there was a timestamp in history, this would be it. While Facebook may be a part of that journey, as we've heard it ti...
7 - Fashion's Future Moment
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIt was May 2019 when Dutch startup, The Fabricant, made a splash on the fashion scene with the debut of their Iridescence dress, a luminous cape-like gown that glowed with highlights of purple. But this was no ordinary dress. The Iridescence dress is a digital asset that was auctioned on the blockchain for $9,500 and delivered by digitally tailoring the dress onto the photos of the buyer. For those paying attention to what is happening in the fashion industry, it was this sale that made us...
Fashion's Future Moment
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIt was May 2019 when Dutch startup, The Fabricant, made a splash on the fashion scene with the debut of their Iridescence dress, a luminous cape-like gown that glowed with highlights of purple. But this was no ordinary dress. The Iridescence dress is a digital asset that was auctioned on the blockchain for $9,500 and delivered by digitally tailoring the dress onto the photos of the buyer. For those paying attention to what is happening in the fashion industry, it was this sale that made us...
NFTs
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 42.2 MBWhen the American digital artist known as Beeple sold a digital artwork at Christie’s Auction House for over $60 million, it became the most expensive NFT ever sold at an auction. It was a metaverse moment that crystallized the hype surrounding this new form of digital media. But what exactly is an NFT and why are they so important? NFT stands for non-fungible token and is essentially a unique and noninterchangeable unit of data stored on a digital ledger such as the blockchain. These tok...
6 - NFTs
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 42.2 MBWhen the American digital artist known as Beeple sold a digital artwork at Christie’s Auction House for over $60 million, it became the most expensive NFT ever sold at an auction. It was a metaverse moment that crystallized the hype surrounding this new form of digital media. But what exactly is an NFT and why are they so important? NFT stands for non-fungible token and is essentially a unique and noninterchangeable unit of data stored on a digital ledger such as the blockchain. These tok...