After Nintendo, Reggie Fils-Aimé Wants Gamers To Give The Metaverse A Chance

Plus, you can make AI art in TikTok now.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe by clicking here. /ai TIKTOK'S NEW AI GENERATOR USES TEXT TO CREATE ABSTRACT ARTWORK TikTok has quietly launched an AI image generator that produces artwork from user-inputted text. Available to only select users at the moment. Users are prompted to type in text, which will be generated into a piece of artwork. Creators can then utilize the art in the background of their videos. You know, for when you need AI art to really enhance a TikTok dance video. HypeBeast /game AFTER NINTENDO, REGGIE FILS-AIMÉ WANTS GAMERS TO GIVE THE METAVERSE A CHANCE The metaverse has been the subject of major scrutiny in recent years (Mr. Zuckerberg, we're looking at you.) It seems as if no one's been able to crack what could make the metaverse work in the end. But now the former President of Nintendo wants us to give it a chance. Fine, but only because the man behind the Wii, the Switch, and the DS said so. Inverse /exterior @davidgherzog /droid ROBOT DOG WITH RPG STRAPPED TO ITS BACK DEMOED AT RUSSIAN ARMS FAIR That is a mouthful of a headline but also kind of gives you everything you need to know: Robot dog, RPG, Russian arms fair. But why? According to a Russian state news source: "This is a sample of the M‑81 robotic system, capable of conducting aimed shooting and transporting weapons, and for civilian purposes it can be used in the emergency zone for reconnaissance, passage through rubble and delivery of medicines." Vice /health YES, THERE ARE MORE INFECTIOUS DISEASES POPPING UP THESE DAYS If it feels like people are getting sicker and sicker by the day, you aren't losing your mind, it's true. There are 7 reasons why — ranging from a shortage of routine vaccines to our immune systems after COVID. While it's not great to hear, it's good that people are beginning to notice so that one day, we can actually solve this problem (or, at the very least, get close). Science Insider /posted @kx_______________ /bites This is the smartest way to learn guitar — GET SHREDDIN' This floor lamp feels like it's from the future — CHECK IT OUT This can convert any text to audio with hundreds of realistic voices in hundreds of languages & dialects — START CONVERTING THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser