This article clarifies the controversy surrounding the use of AI-generated voiceovers for Darth Vader in Fortnite, explaining the context of James Earl Jones' prior agreement.
Key points
• James Earl Jones authorized an AI company to use his voice.
• This agreement allows for continued use of his voice in future projects.
• The controversy arises from public unawareness of the agreement.
Sources
Mandaloe2 - Commentary on the situation
ReviewsPossum - Further discussion of the topic
Advertising - PixelMagic Ad Generation
This article discusses a new tool, PixelMagic, capable of generating professional-quality advertisements in under 60 seconds for less than $1 using a single product photo.
Key points
• Generates ads from a single product image.
• Produces professional-quality results.
• Offers significant cost and time savings.
Sources
- TryPixelMagic - Tool website
Metaverse Exploration - My African Dream Quest
This article highlights a user's experience completing a challenging quest within the Spatial.io experience "My African Dream," celebrating its 50,000 view milestone.
Key points
• Celebrates 50K views of My African Dream.
• Features a challenging quest.
Sources
My African Dream - Spatial.io experience
Lisbet_Spatial - Quest creator
VR Gaming - Ultimate Swing Golf Anniversary
This article announces the first anniversary of Ultimate Swing Golf by Clap Hanz, a VR golf game readily accessible on Meta Quest.
Key points
• Celebrates one year since launch.
• Accessible on Meta Quest.
Sources
- Ultimate Swing Golf - Game information
Web Development - L2Beat Tools
This article discusses the development of tools by L2Beat, which focus on improving project inspection and monitoring in web development.
Key points
• Focuses on building tools beyond just HTML pages.
• Aims to make these tools publicly accessible.
Sources
- L2Beat - Company website
VR/MR Development - Battery Saver Criticism
This article discusses criticism of a battery saver decision within a VR/MR department, highlighting concerns about fundamental understanding.
Key points
• Criticizes a battery saver decision.
• Points to a lack of understanding of VR/MR fundamentals.
VR/MR Development - Meta's Battery Saver Decision
This article clarifies that the controversial battery saver change was intentional, not a bug, highlighting the decision-making process as the issue.
Key points
• Battery saver change was intentional, not a bug.
• The decision itself is questionable.
Game Development - BoomBoxVR Dispute
This article describes a dispute between game developers and their publisher, Alterside, regarding the game BoomBox.
Key points
• Developers' game was taken by the publisher.
• The publisher stopped payments and continues selling the game.
Sources
- BoomBoxVR - Game information
VR Gaming - Zero Caliber Sales
This article announces that Zero Caliber: Shooting Range has surpassed 22,000 installs on Meta Quest in under two weeks, offering a limited-time discount.
Key points
• Over 22,000 installs in under two weeks.
• 50% off Zero Caliber 2 with coupon code.
Sources
- Zero Caliber 2 - Game information
Function Management - Lilypad Beta
This article introduces Lilypad Beta, a non-deterministic function manager that treats non-deterministic functions like ML models, tracing and versioning each function run.
Key points
• Treats non-deterministic functions like ML models.
• Traces and versions functions automatically.
• Emphasizes annotation for feature reliability.
Sources
- Lilypad Beta - More information
