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Voicemod Launches World’s First Real-Time AI-Powered Voice Conversion for Everyone

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Voicemod ( www.voicemod.net ), the world leader in augmented voice and interactive audio, is releasing its proprietary, first-of-its-kind voice conversion product powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • Voicemod ( www.voicemod.net ), the world leader in augmented voice and interactive audio, is releasing its proprietary, first-of-its-kind voice conversion product powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Voicemod empowers people to find their sonic and gender identity in digital spaces and create their personalized voice avatars in real time.
  • The real-time speech-to-speech voice conversion engine makes it possible to create realistic synthetic voices while keeping facets of a users original voice such as emotion, accentuation, and pacing, creating unique sonic identities.
  • Voicemods technology innovation in speech-to-speech voice conversion allows for personal customization or integration of the users personality.

OTK Announces Investment in Notorious Studios

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Though it's certainly unexpected for OTK to invest in a game studio, the new relationship between Notorious and OTK is more noteworthy for how naturally it fits.

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  • Though it's certainly unexpected for OTK to invest in a game studio, the new relationship between Notorious and OTK is more noteworthy for how naturally it fits.
  • "OTK and Notorious coming together represents what we believe to be the future of game development and publishing," stated Tipsout.
  • Notorious Studios is expected to premiere "a sneak peek"of Project Honor at the OTK Games Expo on June 8.
  • Notorious Studios was founded in 2021 by games industry veterans Chris Kaleiki and Douglas Frazer with the mission to unite players in deep worlds.

Galaxis - From fantasy books to NFTs

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Zoltn Boros and Gbor Szikszai's names may sound familiar to many, having illustrated a wide range of science fiction and fantasy games and books over the past thirty years.

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  • Zoltn Boros and Gbor Szikszai's names may sound familiar to many, having illustrated a wide range of science fiction and fantasy games and books over the past thirty years.
  • They've drawn and painted card decks for Magic the Gathering, monsters for Diablo, and illustrations for Dungeons and Dragons.
  • This technology is so new that even its inventors are constantly experimenting with the possibilities of dynamic NFTs.
  • This is the aim behind the current spectacular collection at Galaxis, which will be launched in June under the title Girls, Robots, Dragons.

In partnership with Galaxis, Sci-Fi artists of Magic The Gathering & Dungeons and Dragons are to release their very own Sci-Fi Fantasy NFT!

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Galaxis founder, Andrs Kristf, stated recently that "NFT technology can help artists and celebrities speak directly to their fans.

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  • Galaxis founder, Andrs Kristf, stated recently that "NFT technology can help artists and celebrities speak directly to their fans.
  • This is the aim behind the current spectacular collection at Galaxis, which will be launched in June under the title Girls, Robots, Dragons."
  • The Girls, Robots, and Dragons collection is comprised of 9,000 double-sided NFT collectibles that consist of premium fantasy (and sci-fi) artwork.
  • They've drawn and painted card decks for Magic the Gathering, monsters for Diablo, and illustrations for Dungeons and Dragons.

BIT Mining Announces First Closing of Bee Computing Acquisition

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Bee Computing was established in 2018 and specializes in the development and manufacture of cryptocurrency mining chips and mining machines for different cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETHand LTC.Bee Computing has successfully mass produced over 15,000 units of supercomputing mining machines, equipped with 7-nanometer E2P chips.

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  • Bee Computing was established in 2018 and specializes in the development and manufacture of cryptocurrency mining chips and mining machines for different cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETHand LTC.Bee Computing has successfully mass produced over 15,000 units of supercomputing mining machines, equipped with 7-nanometer E2P chips.
  • Currently, Bee Computing is in the process of developing three types of mining machines, including a new generation of Bitcoin mining machines, ETC and LTC mining chips and mining machines.
  • "We are pleased to announce the first closing of our Bee Computing acquisition and are excited about the progress Bee Computing has made in developing and manufacturing cryptocurrency mining chips and machines," commented Mr. Xianfeng Yang, CEO of BIT Mining.
  • BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, with a long-term strategy to create value across the cryptocurrency industry.

People of Crypto Lab (POC) And The Sandbox to Debut the First-Ever Metaverse Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Hub, The Valley of Belonging, During Pride Month

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220531005322/en/
    POC will onboard brands to build metaverse projects and movements driving cultural awareness and education.
  • NYX Cosmetics and POC Lab will celebrate Pride Month, highlighting that makeup has no gender via a non-binary NFT avatar collection featuring voxelized makeup looks for each group represented in the Progress Pride flag.
  • The Sandbox Belonging Week includes additional communities celebrating pride including MetaPride Land, World of Women (WoW), Blond:ish, and more.
  • People of Crypto Lab is committed to improving society through crypto activism, representation, and equal opportunities for all.

Study Finds Kaiser Permanente Initiative Improves Mental Health in Online Gaming Community

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind mental health initiative developed by Kaiser Permanente and esports organization Cloud9 has been found to be an effective way of supporting the mental health of young adult esports players and fans, according to a new study published today in NEJM Catalyst.

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  • As part of the initiative, Kaiser Permanente and Cloud9 engaged with PGP (The Public Good Projects), apublic health nonprofit responsible for some of the nation's most successful health campaigns.
  • PGP conducted an independent longitudinal study that tracked the program's impact on reducing mental health stigma and measured behavior change within the gaming community.
  • "Our study finds that embedding a health care-led mental health initiative within already existing, large-scale professional esports networks can be an effective way of supporting the mental health of young esports players and fans," said Joe Smyser, PhD, chief executive officer, PGP.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Brunswick Corporation Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for the Third Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

METTAWA, Ill., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing its strong and ongoing commitment to being a diverse and inclusive employer, Forbes has named Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) to its 2022 list of Americas Best Employers for Diversity for the third consecutive year.

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  • METTAWA, Ill., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing its strong and ongoing commitment to being a diverse and inclusive employer, Forbes has named Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) to its 2022 list of Americas Best Employers for Diversity for the third consecutive year.
  • Of the 500 companies honored, Brunswick ranked among the top 35 percent overall and in the Top 10 in the Engineering and Manufacturing category.
  • We are pleased to once again receive this recognition from Forbes and are proud of the work were doing to increase diversity and strengthen inclusion and belonging across the Brunswick enterprise, said Jill Wrobel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Brunswick Corporation.
  • Diversity among top executives, evaluations from employees at other companies, positions responsible for diversity and communication of diverse company culture were also taken into consideration.

American Rapper The OG Arabian Prince Talks About MdDao the World’s First Medical-Based Metaverse – On The Subject Matter Experts Podcast By Qamar Zaman

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Monday, April 25, 2022

In a recent subject matter podcast, the Host Qamar Zaman interviewed the founder of MdDAO, the rapper and tech geek Arabian Prince.

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  • In a recent subject matter podcast, the Host Qamar Zaman interviewed the founder of MdDAO, the rapper and tech geek Arabian Prince.
  • Arabian Prince wants to build something similar for those who want to lead healthy lives and those who can provide for them.
  • Listen to the full story of what MdDAO is about, the latest medical Metaverse project Arabian Prince is working on your favorite podcast channel.
  • Qamar Zaman is a subject matter expert podcast host who interviews other experts around the world on his show.

World of Warcraft® Players to Soar Back to Azeroth in Dragonflight

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Today, Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, the upcoming expansion for the companys critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, which welcomes players into a new era of high-fantasy adventure.

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  • Today, Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, the upcoming expansion for the companys critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, which welcomes players into a new era of high-fantasy adventure.
  • Reemerging after eons of dormancy and ready to join the fight are the powerful dracthyr Evokers, World of Warcrafts first ever combination race and class.
  • For more information on World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, visit www.worldofwarcraft.com .
  • The company's online gaming service, Battle.net, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.