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Why are people outraged at this music NFT startup?

Why are people outraged at this music NFT startup?

A new music-based NFT company called ‘HitPiece’ has emerged online, but it has been accused of widespread theft from both mainstream and indie artists. The situation highlights the unregulated, problematic rise of NFTs. Anyone who follows creatives on Twitter – musicians, graphic designers, and producers – has likely seen the controversy surrounding HitPiece this week. Popping up seemingly out of nowhere, HitPiece describes itself as a ‘community’ that offers...

By Bristol, UK
Scientists may have just discovered a breakthrough treatment for HIV

Scientists may have just discovered a breakthrough treatment for HIV

A mixed-race woman appears to be the third person ever to be cured of the virus with a new approach that holds the potential for curing more people of racially diverse backgrounds. Globally, 37.7 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2020 (according to WHO). In Africa, it affects nearly 1 in 25 adults, with the region alone accounting for more than two-thirds of that staggering worldwide...

By London, UK
Unlocking this trophy in Horizon Forbidden West will plant an actual tree

Unlocking this trophy in Horizon Forbidden West will plant an actual tree

As Horizon Forbidden West players fight to save the planet from a rogue terraforming system, they will also simultaneously help the planet in real life. Every time the trophy ‘Reached the Daunt’ is unlocked, Sony will plant a tree. The widely anticipated sequel to Guerrilla Games’ flagship title is now right on the horizon… thank you, I’m here all week. With rave reviews across the board, Horizon Forbidden West will see...

By London, UK
YouTube is working on a dedicated NFT marketplace

YouTube is working on a dedicated NFT marketplace

YouTube has finally jumped on the NFT bandwagon, according to chief product officer Neal Mohan. Could this open up a fresh and lucrative avenue for creator monetisation on the platform? If you’re sick of seeing ‘Bored Ape’ PNGs plastered all over social media, you’ll have to grit your teeth and bear it for a while yet. Finally hopping aboard the digital cash cow that is NFTs, YouTube has announced that the...

By London, UK