‘Pokémon Go’ Maker Niantic Wants to Turn AR Into 5G’s First Killer App

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Next-generation AR could get consumers excited about 5G. So AR pioneer Niantic is working with carriers to spur the creation of compelling experiences.

Niantic, the maker of the hit augmented reality game Pokémon Go, today announced it’s teaming up with a group of 5G carriers from across North America, Europe, and Asia to help high-quality AR experiences proliferate to millions of new users, as 5G technology capable of handling rich AR is deployed on wireless networks around the world.

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Revolutionary On-demand Pay Fintech Provider; Interview with Jason Lee, CEO of DailyPay

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DailyPayis a leading fintech provider of earned income software, working with Fortune 500 companies to provide payroll and time management systems to help employees meet their financial goals. Jason Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of DailyPay, shares more details with us in this interview.

Please tell us a little more about yourself?

Before founding DailyPay, I was working on Wall St. for almost 20 years. In 2015, I saw a profound need for working Americans to have access to their earned pay to give them the financial flexibility they need and the empowerment they deserve over their money.

Hard-working people needed money to support themselves and their families. Under the antiquated pay system, they had to wait two weeks (or more) to get it, often putting them in dire financial situations. The two-week pay cycle failed them. People were going into debt and needed to get second jobs just to get immediate funds to make ends meet. I knew there was a better way.

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You Can Now Feel Sound Through Your Feet With DROPLABS' Audio-Enabled Footwear

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DropLabs, the first sonic-sensory footwear designed to transform the way people experience digital entertainment, today announced the release of its Triple Black Edition, an update to its original EP 01 sneaker. The latest product boasts an all-black exterior, but the real magic is on the inside. DropLabs patented technology, embedded in the midsole of the shoe, delivers audio, in stereo, from any connected device to your feet, creating full-body bass audio which simulates the energy of a live event and immerses you in music, movies, gaming, VR and more.

DropLabs' original release, the EP 01 Classic, sold out quickly and followers have been eagerly awaiting this newest drop. Both the new EP 01 Triple Black and the Classic editions contain numerous system upgrades including dynamic tuning settings designed specifically for gaming, music and movies. The app upgrade includes an in-app LED color wheel to adjust the hue of the lights embedded within the sneaker and some surprises in the form of "easter eggs."

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Former Marvel TV Exec Mark Ambrose Joins BOOM! Studios As Head Of Television

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Comic book and graphic novel publisher BOOM! Studios has tapped former Marvel Television executive Mark Ambrose as SVP, Head of Television, to spearhead the company’s efforts under its first-look TV deal with Netflix. Ambrose will oversee all aspects of live-action and animated TV production and development for the comic book IP leader. He will also source new original series for the company to be developed as comic books and graphic novels to bring through the company’s Netflix deal and its current first-look feature deal with 20th Century Studios. He will report to BOOM! President of Development Stephen Christy.

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