Couture Reimagined: The Fabricant’s Primal Rave Collection Ushers in a New Era

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Haute couture, the epitome of luxury fashion, has long been associated with exclusivity, unparalleled craftsmanship, and personalized service. Originating in the 19th century Parisian fashion scene, couture was conceptualized by English designer Charles Frederick Worth. It was an era when each garment was meticulously handcrafted to fit an individual, involving multiple fittings and the use…

Everything to Know about DeGods Season III & the y00ts Migration to ETH

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On August 9, Degods made waves in the community by unveiling not one, but three long-awaited updates that have been eagerly anticipated by enthusiasts of both Degods and y00ts platforms. These announcements mark a new chapter forward for the ecosystem. This includes an art update, a new points system, and the migration of y00ts to…

Microsoft and Aptos Team Up for AI-Web3 Fusion

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Microsoft has finally found what it believes to be the perfect partner to begin training its artificial intelligence (AI) models on — Aptos Labs, a layer-1 blockchain firm that is building a ChatGPT-powered chatbot called “Aptos Assistant.” As part of the collaboration, Microsoft’s AI models will be trained using blockchain data that has been verified…

DeeKay Kwon, Cozomo de’ Medici Surprise Collectors With 24-Hour Open-Edition

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On Aug 10, South Korean animator DeeKay Kwon and pseudonymous digital art patron Cozomo de’ Medici announced the launch of Kwon’s first-ever open-edition artwork on Base, in partnership with Coinbase L2 and Friends With Benefits (FWB). The drop has already earned $100,000 in the first hour of the launch, according to a tweet from NFTStatistics….

Google and Universal Music Negotiate on AI-Deepfaked Voice Licensing for Fans

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Google and Universal Music Group are in the early stages of discussions centering around how fans can legitimately use and license artists’ voices and other soundbits for songs that are generated by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a Financial Times report.   These discussions have been reportedly confirmed by four people familiar with these early-stage negotiations…

Next Up: King Xerox, From Comic Books to Glitch Art’s Digital Maverick

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From the architectural blueprints of his academic background to the vibrant panels of comic books for international publishers, King Xerox has proven that his artistic journey is anything but linear. As an architect, he built on foundations; as an artist, he’s tearing down boundaries. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from our curated…

Inside Pixel Vault’s Acquisition of Wolf Game

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In the constantly changing landscape of blockchain gaming, few projects stand out for their innovative and strategic approaches. Wolf Game, a notable play-to-earn (P2E) game within the NFT community, has embarked on a new chapter. Pixel Vault, with a vision to merge the strengths of intellectual property with blockchain technology, has now acquired the Web3…