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Meta is integrating generative AI into VR, AR, and mixed reality games on Horizon, creating more dynamic and varied experiences.

AuthorSylvia Shen

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PublishedJuly 4, 2024

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Headline

Meta is integrating generative AI into VR, AR, and mixed reality games on Horizon, creating more dynamic and varied experiences.

Context

Russia’s central bank, led by Elvira Nabiullina, advises using cryptocurrencies for international payments due to Western sanctions. Despite booming trade with China and India, recent sanctions disrupted financial operations. ( Reuters ) DWF Labs has launched a $20 million Cloudbreak Fund to support Web3 projects in Chinese-speaking regions. The fund aims to provide substantial investments and strategic resources to expedite growth in sectors like GameFi, SocialFi, memecoins, and layer-1/layer-2 projects. ( Cointelegraph )

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Pending intelligence enrichment.

Analysis

Mashreq has launched an API-enabled instant payments service for corporate clients, integrated with the UAE Central Bank’s Aani platform. This service allows immediate, low-value payments up to AED 50,000, available 24/7/365. ( Fintech Global ) Zimpler and Swish have partnered to optimise payment solutions for Nordic merchants. Zimpler connects businesses with over 350 million bank accounts across 25 markets, enhancing transaction speed and compliance. ( Fintech Global ) The RIPE NCC is migrating from Mailman 2 to Mailman 3 by 14 July 2024, enhancing the user interface and message archives. Previously, internal and ASO/NRO lists were updated to Mailman 3. ( RIPE NCC ) As of 3 June 2024, ARIN has retired the email template processor for reassignments. Users are encouraged to use ARIN’s Reg-RWS service or ARIN Online for submissions. An open-source template processor is available for those preferring email templates. ( ARIN )