Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter designed to keep you in the loop on recent developments in AI, XR & NFTs ! 

On this edition: 

• AI News: Runway Gen-2, AlphaDev from DeepMind, Instagram & AI rumors
• NFT News: KrakenNFT marketplace, LaMelo Ball x Puma sneakers NFTs, Casillas football NFTs
• XR Spotlight: Nadia Tamez & Synergystudio.io
• A curated list of 5 AI tools you won't want to miss!

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AI Trends and News

1. Runway unveils Gen-2

The latest version of their text-to-video tool empowers users to effortlessly create stunning videos in seconds from simple text input, accessible on both web and mobile platforms.

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2. DeepMind, Google's AI division, introduces AlphaDev

A Reinforcement Learning agent capable of autonomously discovering faster sorting algorithms. With its advanced computer science algorithms, AlphaDev surpasses decades of human benchmarks set by engineers and scientists, revolutionizing the field.

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3. Leaked Images Suggest Instagram May Be Working on an AI Chatbot with Multiple Personalities

Leaked images by Alessandro Paluzzi hint at Instagram's potential development of an AI chatbot, offering users the option to choose from a range of 30 AI personalities for answering questions and providing advice. While Instagram has not officially confirmed or denied these rumors, it has sparked speculation about the platform's future direction.

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What’s New in NFTs? 

1. Kraken Unveils Gas-Free NFT Marketplace

Kraken revolutionizes NFT trading with a gas-free marketplace and 250+ collections. Browse, buy, and sell NFTs with ease on Kraken NFT. Integrated with Polygon blockchain and partnered with Reddit for collectible avatars. Discover more in their latest announcement.
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2. LaMelo Ball unveils his third signature sneaker - the PUMA MB.03

Basketball star LaMelo Ball unveils the PUMA MB.03, his latest signature sneaker. The launch includes a special limited-edition MB.03 GutterMelo NFT, which will be available for purchase on OpenSea starting June 29 at a price of $175. 

The unique NFT not only represents a digital collectible but also serves as a ticket to claim the physical version of the shoe during a one-month redemption period from July 18 to August 20. It's important to note that after August 20, there will be no further opportunities to acquire the physical sneakers. 

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3. Experience the intersection of football and NFTs with the exclusive Iker Casillas NFT Collection, now available on the SpaceSeven platform.

This special collection is brought to you by none other than Iker Casillas, the legendary goalkeeper of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. Collaborating with SpaceSeven, an NFT marketplace, Casillas offers collectors a unique opportunity to own pieces of football history. With this collection holders gain access to exclusive memorabilia and insider experiences with the iconic soccer star.

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XR Spotlight

Learn how Nadia Tamez from Synergystudio.io used Body Tracking and 3D Objects to create “Beckychella” for Coachella 2023

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Useful AI Tools 🔨

• Formula God: Communicate with Google Sheets effortlessly using AI.
• Interactive Mathematics: Solve complex math problems with the help of an AI math problem solver.
• Bark: Generate realistic multilingual speech, music, background noise, and sound effects with astonishing realism.
• Exploding Topics: Stay ahead of the curve by discovering rapidly growing topics before they become mainstream.
• Metos: Unleash your creativity and bring your stories to life by creating captivating characters and immersive worlds.

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Stay tuned for our next issue, where we'll continue to bring you the latest updates from the worlds of AI, XR & NFTs. 

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