NFTs or non-fungible tokens are data bits residing on a blockchain, where every single token represents a unique digital item, thus preventing it from being interchangeable. NFTs are used to convert digital items such as art, music, videos, and video game elements, into commodities. Even though the digital files can be reproduced an infinite amount of times, the underlying blockchains on which they reside keep track of the NFTs which they represent and provide credibility and proof of ownership. So far millions of dollars worth of NFTs have been sold in 2021 alone. In fact, NFT trades are beco ..read more

Streetwear refers to clothing customarily worn by urban, popular culture, and skate enthusiasts. Created scarcity, recurring drops, intrepid and bodacious designs, are just a few aspects of the heraldry of this culture. The movement is primarily thought to have come out of 70’s New York as hip-hop fashion and then blended with skate and surf culture in the 80’s, and finally encompassed elements of Japanese street fashion, as well as punk and sportswear in the 90’s. Other street culture purists attribute the globalization of this culture to Shawn Stussy of Stussy, a surfboard manufact ..read more

Verzuz TV, an online music platform was birthed in the midst of the pandemic by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, which started as Instagram Live discussions, has been acquired by social media and music streaming App, Triller. Although the specifics of how much Timbaland and Swizz Beatz were paid remain shrouded in secrecy, the Grammy award winning producers will join the Board of Triller to “help oversee music and other company strategies.” Additionally, both Timbo and Swizz will apportion part of their equity to all 43 of the artists who have been showcased on Verzuz TV till date. Artists who have ..read more

In an unexpected turn of events, Twitter CEO has acquired a majority stake in Tidal; the music streaming platform owned by Hip Hop Mogul Sean Carter. The deal would close in the form of a joint venture; the original artists of Tidal will become the second largest group of shareholders, while Jay Z will join the Board of Square Inc. In an announcement shared on Twitter, Dorsey stated: “I’m grateful for Jay’s vision, wisdom, and leadership. I knew TIDAL was something special as soon as I experienced it, and I’m inspired to work with him. He’ll now help lead our entire company, including Seller a ..read more

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Not once during Samsung’s Unpacked event for the new Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus did anyone on stage say the word “Bixby.” Samsung’s virtual assistant — positioned as an alternative to Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri — was never directly brought up over the course of the Note’s introduction and several other product sequences featuring the Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Tab S6, and other devices. Bixby wasn’t included in any demonstrations of the Note 10’s many new software tricks, productivity enhancements, and features designed with conveni ..read more

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and DB Weiss have signed a multi-year film and TV deal with Netflix worth about $200 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As part of the deal, Benioff and Weiss will no longer be producing shows for HBO, where they were showrunners and writers on Game of Thrones for its entirety, and will work on projects exclusively for Netflix, with the exception of the two’s existing commitment to an ongoing multi-film deal with Disney for the Star Wars franchise. “We are thrilled to welcome master storytellers David Benioff and Dan Weiss to Netflix. They ar ..read more

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The term “phablet” was originally coined to describe a phone that’s about as large as a typical tablet. The word has (thankfully) mostly gone out of popular use, but considering the number of super-sized phones that have been hitting the market, there’s a chance it could be resurrected. The latest to be introduced is Samsung’s impressively sized and equipped Galaxy Note 10 Plus. The Note 10 Plus, with its 6.8-inch display, may boast the largest screen currently available in the US market. (It is outmatched by at least one non-US phone, the Huawei Honor Note ..read more

Photo by James Bareham / The Verge Samsung’s just-announced Galaxy Note 10 is not compatible with Gear VR, the company’s virtual reality headset that works only with a phone slotted in front of the lenses, according to a tweet from tech analyst Anshel Sag. The decision to shut off support for its headset on its newest flagship phones casts doubt on the future of both the Gear VR and phone-based headsets, as standalone devices with built-in displays like the Oculus Go are on the rise. Samsung didn’t mention Gear VR during today’s Unpacked event, and it hasn’t updated the headset since 2017 ..read more

The Nintendo Switch is getting a new IGZO display thanks to Japanese manufacturer Sharp. This could greatly improve battery life.Read MoreThe post Nintendo Switch is getting an IGZO display — here’s what that means appeared first on Cloutwork ..read more

Game of Thrones creators and showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have been lured to Netflix, with an exclusive deal rumoured to run to nine figures. The pair will write, produce and direct new shows and movies for the streaming giant, according to Deadline. They’d reportedly met with basically every big name in the business, including Disney, Amazon, Comcast, Apple, and their former home of HBO/WarnerMedia. “They are a creative force and have delighted audiences worldwide with their epic storytelling,” Netflix’s Ted Sarandos told Deadline. “We can’t wait to see what their imaginations ..read more