May 12, 2023
Business
MetaCannes Ushers in Film3's Next Wave of Cinema at Cannes Film Festival
The promise of Web3’s manifesto of decentralization is to shake up industries that have been ossified by centralization—and now Web3 has Hollywood in its sights. Few industries are more ripe for decentralized disruption than film, with its high barriers to entry, gatekeepers, and rent-seeking middlemen carving off a share of the profits. Leading the charge is MetaCannes, which is bringing the message of decentralization to one of the biggest events in the film industry’s calendar: the Cannes Fil...
May 6, 2022
Technology
Sony and Theta Labs Launch 3D NFTs That You Can (Almost) Touch
NFTs are taking yet another step further into the real world. Theta Labs, operator of the blockchain-based video streaming platform Theta, is teaming up with Sony to launch two types of 3D NFTs specially designed for use with the Sony Spatial Reality Display (SRD). Sony’s SRD, a tablet-like device that displays three-dimensional visuals in semi-physical augmented reality, permits users to view and manipulate 3D objects without the use of glasses or other accessories. The SRD display tracks eye...