Money in the Metaverse – Can Big Investment Continue?

A report from McKinsey argues the metaverse could be worth $5 trillion by 2030 and the epicenter of gaming, socializing, fitness, shopping and remote learning. A study of over 3,000 consumers, found that almost 60% said they already prefer one or more of those activities in the virtual world. Corporate investing in the metaverse has …

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Unissant welcomes new Chief Technology Officer

HERNDON, Va., June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unissant Inc., an industry leader in data and advanced analytics solutions for health and national security, welcomes Venkat Kodumudi as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Venkat will be providing strategic, technical and business direction to leverage and enhance Unissant’s strengths in technology for organizational growth, working closely …

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Kelly Wearstler backs a startup, Airbnb wants your wildest design ideas and more

A paint color that captures the perfect mood is hard to find—with a new voice-controlled tool, however, designers can speak their dream hues into existence. Whatever happens next, stay in the know with our weekly roundup of headlines, launches and events, recommended reading and more. Business NewsVergo, a startup whose online banking tools aim to …

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Awareness is the biggest obstacle to using NFTs, Web3 and metaverse, experts say

The biggest challenge facing regulators and players in the metaversenon-fungible tokens (NFTs) and Web3 platforms is educating users, experts have said. “Most often, we find that people judge this world of cryptos and metaverse based on external experiences, rather than from within. You will not understand it unless you are fully immersed in this ecosystem,” …

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Governor Hogan announces new Technology Innovative Workforce Solution program

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Hogan this week announced Maryland’s new Information Technology Innovative Workforce Solution program, which will provide work opportunities to individuals apprenticing to become information technology (IT) professionals. The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) will partner with Catalyte, Inc. and Digital Network Group, LLC to provide a fully developed and subsidized operational training and apprenticeship …

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Alt-seafood startup reels in $18 million investment

SAN FRANCISCO — Current Foods, dubbed the “Beyond Meat of seafood,” has raised $18 million in a seed funding round to support expansion of its sushi-grade, plant-based alternatives. Founded in 2019, Current Foods uses ingredients such as algae, radish, potato and bamboo to replicate the taste, texture and nutrition of fish. Products include tuna-style cubes …

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Collierville’s $4.2M ambulance service includes new vehicles with latest technology, officials say

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Town of Collierville will begin managing ambulance services on July 1. The Town will have greater flexibility to provide quality assurance to residents who use paramedic services, according to a release from Collierville officials. The cost of the new service is $4.2 million, which includes five new ambulances incorporating the newest …

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Cryptocurrency Price Today: Bitcoin Flat at $20,000, Ether, Cardano Lose Up To 5%; See List

Cryptocurrency Price Today: A ripple effect of stock markets losing gains was felt at the cryptocurrency market on Wednesday, June 29. The global cryptocurrency market on the day fell further down to $908.48 billion at the time of writing this article, down by 2.31 per cent over the past 24 hours. Investors, worried about recession, …

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