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The Developer Has Created a Service for Working with BTC Without the Internet.

A developer from Africa, Kgotatso Ngako, has created a Manchakura service that allows you to interact with BTC without the Internet. All you need is to a have a cell phone with SMS service.

The users need to dial a certain combination to get to the menu. After that, they need to enter a 5-digit PIN code to access to the account.

The service allows you to send bitcoins from your e-wallet and receive them.
Top 7 of the most popular virtual worlds where people earn money right now.

Business Insider has collected brief information about each of them Axie Infinity, Cryptovoxels, Decentraland, Roblox, The Sandbox, Somnium Space and Star Atlas
Andy Warhol's Relatives will Auction his Student Paintings Created in 1945-1949

Relatives of the American artist Andy Warhol plan to auction his early paintings created during his study at the Carnegie Institute of Technology (currently Carnegie Mellon University). According to Art News, the auction will presumably take place this fall.

About 14 paintings were created in the period of studying. The canvas Living Room and Nosepicker 1 (1948) will be sold. The pictures have not been appraised yet.

«I am concerned that both pictures will succeed but Nosepicker 1 is a real prize. This is probably Andy Warhol's first self-portrait. Though the canvas is not the one of his major works, it is historically important», said Richard Polsky, an art critic specializing in Warhol's work.

The artist's nephew James and his six siblings are responsible for the sale. They inherited the paintings from their parents Paul and Anna who died in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
Snapchat has a web version with video calls and reactions.

It is currently available to users from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Snapchat has introduced a web version of the app for Snapchat+ paid subscription holders from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This is reported by Reuters.

After the initial launch, the company plans to introduce a web version for subscribers from France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Only after that it will be available to users all over the world. To get access, you need to go to the website web.snapchat.com , log in using your username and password, and then authenticate on your smartphone.

When a person the website via computer, their personalized Bitmoji avatar is displayed in chats with a virtual laptop. That is the way the interlocutors can find out that they use a new version of the messenger. Users will be able to send messages and photos, communicate via video and regular calls.
This year's MTV Video Music Awards will be Held in the Metaverse

The award has a virtual world in the game Roblox.

MTV Video Music Awards will be held in the city of Newark, New Jersey. According to Fortune, The organizers have launched a virtual world in the Roblox metaverse for the ceremony. .

The metaverse gives an opportunity to watch the guests on the red carpet, play music and dance games and vote for you favourite performer. MTV Video Music Awards have created a new category which is The Best Metaverse Performance. TS, Blackpink, Charli XCX, Twenty One Pilots, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber are nominated for it.

This is an important step for MTV as the VMA audience aged 18-49 has fallen by 17% in 2021. Experts suppose, the novelty will arouse the audience's interest. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, the metaverse market is expected to reach $800 billion by 2024.

Earlier it was announced that Lizzo, Blackpink and Måneskin would perform at MTV Video Music Awards.
Dubai Authorities Have Announced Plans to Create 40,000 Jobs in The Metaverse

They have launched a strategy that will bring $4 billion to the local budget

Dubai authorities have launched a strategy that will create 40,000 additional jobs in the metaverse within five years. With this, the city budget will receive about four billion dollars. Bloomberg writes about this.

The Crown Prince of the Emirate, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, is working on the launch of the program. He is planning to increase the number of companies in the metaverse and blockchain (digital exchange method) by five times. Now there are more than a thousand companies operating in this sector, which bring about $ 500 million to the national economy.

«The strategy focuses on talent development and investments in the future, providing the necessary support for training developers, content creators and users of digital platforms in the metaverse community» the state news agency WAM said.
Anthony Hopkins has Created his Own NFT Collection.

Among the characters are Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs and god Odin from the Marvel movies about Thor

Actor Anthony Hopkins will release his own collection of NFT. According to Variety, the series of works was named Eternal Collection.

Hopkins worked on tokens in collaboration with Orange Comet startup. The collection will feature ten archetypes of characters played by the actor. They are Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs, god Odin from the Marvel films about Thor and other characters. The works will reflect the themes and style of Hopkins' work.

Hopkins believes that the metaverse provides «an incredible opportunity to communicate with the audience in a completely different way». The actor humorously noted that, most likely, he is the oldest person in the NFT community.
Who to Follow: 5 Projects Dedicated to NFT Sneakers

NFT-RTFKT STUDIO
Last year, Nike acquired RTFKT studio, which develops products for the metaverse. To create characters and sneakers, the studio uses NFT, blockchain, augmented reality and game engines.

NFT-ENDSTATE STUDIO
This is another NFT studio, behind which stands the cool sneaker designer Stephanie Howard. Stephanie has an excellent reputation and more than 25 years of experience. In the 1990s, she came up with several models for New Balance, which are still being re-released.

STEPN APPLICATION
This is a game based on the move-to-earn model — «move to earn». To activate the app, you need to get the code in one of its official accounts — «Discord», «Twitter» or «Telegram».

SNEAKER HEADS ART PROJECT
This is an example of private work without investments from large companies and a world name.

RARE SHOE ART PROJECT
One of the most affordable ways to reach the world of sneakers in Web 3.0 is to buy sneakers from digital artists.
House of the Dragon has become the biggest premiere of the series in the history of HBO

Almost 10 million viewers have seen it.

The first episode of the series House of the Dragon on HBO and HBO Max was watched by 9.9 million people. This is a record for the company. Variety writes about it with reference to Warner Bros. Discovery.

The debut of Game of Thrones in 2011 attracted 4.2 million viewers, and the premiere of the eighth and final season was watched by 17.9 million. The premiere episode of Euphoria was appreciated by 2.4 million people. This is 76% less compared to the result of House of the Dragon. The series starring Zendaya is the second most popular with HBO.

The House of the Dragon is based on the book Fire and Blood by George Martin. The plot takes place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. The Targaryen family ruling Seven Kingdoms are in the center of the plot.

Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Kondal became the showrunners of the new series. Previously they worked on Game of Thrones.
3D Design in Interfaces: 2022 Main Trends
In 2022, 3D is flourishing in new and more complex forms. 3D design is everywhere: on web pages, in applications, logos and identity, on illustrations to texts. But it is not the same as a few years ago. There are some fresh trends.
The first one is hyperrealism. 3D illustrations today are often difficult to distinguish from photographs. This is a huge advantage for websites and apps, as users take attention to images, admire them and remember them. The experience of interacting with the product is improving.
The most fashionable style in 3D illustrations and interface elements is clay morphism. Three-dimensional objects in this style resemble things made of clay. They are simple in shape, cylindrical or oval, with internal and external shadows.
The third trend is 3D digital avatars. Ordinary profile photos become outdated. The 3D avatars look original and interesting to users. This option suits for personal accounts, messengers and internal programs of companies.
Amazon Launches the Virtual Glasses Fitting Function.

So far, it is available only in Europe. The American company Amazon has introduced a new virtual glasses fitting function. According to Hypebare, the technology is available only in Europe for now.

«We are excited to introduce another innovative feature to our Amazon Fashion customers. Now you can easily find a perfect pair of sunglasses that you will like and wear all the year round thanks to the virtual fitting technology», said Ruth Diaz, Vice President of Amazon Fashion Europe.

The option is integrated into a new range of sunglasses from the world's leading manufacturers. Some of them are Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Hawkers, Polaroid and others. Now more than 1.5 thousand frames are available on the site with the option of virtual fitting.

The company notes that the service will allow customers to choose a suitable frame before buying. The feature was introduced amid the growing popularity of immersive shopping in Europe.
Spotify's quarterly revenue increased by 23%

It amounted to 2.33 billion euros

In the second quarter, the revenue of the music streaming service Spotify increased by 23%. The service earned 2.86 billion euros. In the last year this sum was 2.33 billion euros. The revenue of the service exceeded analysts' expectations, according to Variety.

There was also an increase in the number of Spotify users by 19%. Now there are 433 million of them, and in 2021 428.2 million were recorded. The number of paid subscribers has also grown to 188 million, which is 14% more than in 2021.

At the same time, the net loss of the service increased to125 million, while in 2021 for the same period it amounted to 20 million euros.

The company predicts an increase in the number of subscribers to 450 million. Experts expect that their number will not exceed 444 million.

Previously, individual playlists created in partnership with Netflix appeared on Spotify.
NASA has Launched a Website to Listen to your Voice on Mars.

All you need is to upload the recording to a special form.

NASA has launched a website with which you can find out how the voice will sound on Mars. You need to pload the recording of your voice to a special form.

The result will appear in a few seconds.The voice may sound very unusual. For example, it will be much lower because the atmosphere on Mars is 96% carbon dioxide. The users can also listen to the way the riding Perseverance rover sounds, the way a Martian helicopter flies and the Martian wind sounds.

Back in 2019 NASA launched a project which allowed to get a boarding pass and to ride around the planet by putting a nameplate on the Martian rover. In 2021 the company offered everyone interested to take a picture on Mars. The photos were generated by a neural network.

Earlier, NASA astronomers first discovered a black hole that creates stars. It is located in the dwarf galaxy Henize 2-10 and is located 30 million light-years.
Dior has created a capsule collection for the Gran Turismo 7 video game. It will be available on August 25

Dior Creative Director Kim Jones presented a capsule collection for the latest part of the Gran Turismo racing video games developed by the Japanese studio Polyphony Digital. It will be available to users on August 25, WWD reports.

The collection includes overalls, gloves, a reinterpreted model of Diorizon shoes and a helmet. The palette consists of gray, blue and yellow colors. The items are decorated with the signature print of Dior Oblique, as well as the inscription Christian Dior Atelier Avenue Montaigne.

Besides, Kim Jones created the design of the De Tomaso Mangusta sports car. The figure 47 on the hood of the car refers to 1947, in which Christian Dior presented his debut collection.

«This dialogue between Dior and the world of video games is a new invitation to push the boundaries of creativity and imagination», Jones said.
The Famous Photo of Churchill was Stolen From a Hotel in Ottawa And Replaced with a Copy. The police began the investigation.

The photo of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill Roaring Lion was stolen from the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa. According to CTV News, the robbers replaced the photo with a copy.

The picture had been in the reading room of the Chateau Laurier since 1998. Over the weekend, the hotel staff noticed that the photo, as well as its frame, had been replaced. The police have started an investigation. As a precaution, other photographs were temporarily removed from the reading room.

«We are saddened by this egregious act. The hotel was incredibly proud to host an amazing collection of photographs by Yusuf Karsh», said Genevieve Dumas, General director of the hotel.

Earlier, Angelina Jolie sold a painting by Winston Churchill for $ 11.6 million. It was a gift from Brad Pitt.
In Drake's new clip, a Mercedes-Maybach designed by Virgil Abloh appeared

The video was directed by Theo Skudra

Canadian hip-hop artist Drake released a video for the song Sticky. It was included in his seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind, which was released on July 17, 2022.

The video was shot by Theo Skudra. In the video, Drake sings about his success against the background of a Mercedes-Maybach car, designed by Virgil Abloh. The clip alternates between shots of performances, parties, trips on a yacht and dinner at the mansion.

We will recall that Drake's album «Honestly, Nevermind» broke the Apple Music record, becoming the most listened to dance record of the service. It took him one hour to do this.
The Canadian Airline has Successfully Tested the First Passenger Electric Plane.

It Successfully Flew From Mainland Canada to Vancouver Island. Harbour Air has made the first ever flight on a prototype passenger electric plane. According to News Atlas, the vehicle successfully flew from mainland Canada to Vancouver Island.

During the successful flight, the prototype flew 74 kilometers in 24 minutes. The plane started its journey from the terminal on the Fraser River and landed at the bay near Victoria International Airport. According to the airline, the construction is fully ready for commercial flights.

«We are excited about this project and by what it means for us and for electric aviation in general. Now we can further promote it», said Erica Holtz, responsible for testing the prototype.

Harbour Air has been working on creating an all-electric aircraft capable of passenger flights since 2019.
Joker sequel has finally received a release date.

The premiere is scheduled for October 4, 2024

The picture will be called Joker: Madness for Two, according to Deadline.

Todd Phillips will the director. Joaquin Phoenix will return to the role that earned him an Oscar. Filming will begin in December.

The plot of the sequel has not yet been revealed. However, it is reported that the script is ready. It was written by Phillips in collaboration with Scott Silver. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lady Gaga may appear in the film.

The name of the future painting refers to a French medical term that describes a mental disorder affecting two or more people. The action will be set in Arkham Hospital. The picture is most likely to be a musical.
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THREE SPIDER-MEN FROM FILMS IN A NEW VIDEO ON THE OCCASION OF HERO'S DAY.

The international Spider-Man Day is celebrated on August 1, on the occasion of which Sony Pictures presented a special video.

In the video, the studio has collected footage from three Spider-Man film franchises, starring Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland. All of them united in No Way Home.
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HBO has introduced an AR application based on the House of the Dragon

In honor of the release of the series

On the eve of the release of the series House of the Dragon — the prequel of Game of Thrones, HBO Max has launched an augmented reality (AR) application. It was created by the company WarnerMedia. It is available on Android and iOS devices, Hypebeast reports.

The app is called House of the Dragon: DracARys and works on the principle of Pokémon GO from Niantic. Players will be able to get their own dragon and choose the color, appearance and character of the pet. The app also has voice recognition, with the help of which users are asked to give orders in Welsh (they can also be learned through the game).

«When dragons appear in the series, it's always a breathtaking and awe-inspiring moment. With DracARys, we wanted users to experience these emotions in the context of their daily lives. We want to enrich the world of Westeros and the mythology of the series.
Life of Neuron

It is a real 3D model of a neuron in the prefrontal area of the human brain. This is a «thinking cell» that exists from birth to death.

Life of a Neuron consolidates decades of data and research in the field of neurology to take a journey at the cellular level with the human brain. This exhibition arranged by ARTECHOUSE Studio in association with Society for Neuroscience (SfN) presents the results of three years of laborious cooperation and research and reveals the history of the unique human experience, which is our the history.