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When people today imagine the metaverse, most probably envision a fully immersive virtual reality universe like the one Steven Spielberg created for the movie “Ready Player One.” But according to Megan Kaspar, managing director of Web 3 investment at incubation firm Magnetic, our future digital and physical realities will be far more integrated. Far removed from the pixelated platforms that are popular now and the cartoon PFPs that proliferate on Twitter, Kaspar believes the metaverse will be a blended, photorealistic experience in mixed reality that blurs the lines between human and computer. Megan Kaspar is a speaker at Consensus 2022, CoinDesk's festival of the year June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. Learn more. As a poster girl for the tr...

Bounce is back! ICYMI—summer is here. Bounce Beach Montauk kicked things off Out East over Memorial Day Weekend with a jam-packed itinerary. Among those who hosted celebrations over the holiday weekend were Victor Cruz and Tyler Cameron, while Eva Longoria was in town spreading the word of her tequila Casa Del Sol. Also spotted enjoying the festivities at the oceanside club, now in its second year, were Kit Keenan and Remi Bader. See you there this season! Tyler Cameron Eva Longoria, Victor Cruz Kit Keenan Kit Keenan, Victor Cruz Remi Bader Kayla Nicole, Georgina Castro, Brittany Bampton Kit Keenan, Ruby Saracino Cole Bernard, Victor Cruz Eva Longoria, Remi Bader Tyler Cameron ...

Dinah Clottey has long considered Michelle Obama to be an example of what is possible. Growing up in south suburban Blue Island, just 12 miles from Obama’s South Shore childhood home, she saw the former first lady as a role model—one who inspired her to pursue a transformative education on the Hyde Park campus. Having moved to the U.S. in 2007 amid a historic presidential race, Clottey’s first memory of the Obamas was hearing Black adults express doubts about their political future—doubts informed by their own experiences with racism and colorism. A little over a year later, when the Obamas  stood poised outside the White House for the world to see, young Clottey was ecstatic. “As a Black woman, and as a dark-skinned Black woman in particular, I’m just not used to seeing people li...

When riding a motorbike, having the appropriate shoes is critical not just for keeping you safe in the case of an accident or fall, but also for keeping you comfortable so you can ride for extended periods of time. They look pretty cool, too, and play a huge role in completing your motorbike getup. Motorcycle-specific kicks come in a multitude of forms and styles, thanks to lighter weight and more robust materials, with designers pushing the envelope when it comes to aesthetics, but keeping safety and protection in mind. Eleveit's new motorcycle-approved footwear are an example of this. Its new Town sneakers, in addition to a collection of shoes for sporty and off-road motorcyclists, appeal to the urban populace, as well as people who plan to ride their bikes and scooters for commuting ...

Duca del Cosma Regent Golf Monthly Limited Edition Shoe Review When Duca del Cosma offered me the opportunity to design my own golf shoe I thought all my Christmas’ had come at once. But as I put pen to paper and played around with various colors, patterns and styles I realised it wasn’t as easy as I had first envisaged! In my opinion, the best golf shoes from a visual perspective look clean and simple - not too busy, especially in the front, but with enough details to Vionic Sneakers  provide some intrigue. I’m really happy with how my limited edition Regent golf shoes have come out. The Italian Nappa leather upper all in one colour may look relatively plain but the intricate detailing throughout provides an elegant, stylish look without being able to put golfers off. At the back, t...

ennis shoes have come a long way since the celebrated days of the classic Dunlop’s Green Flash plimsole. While Britain’s very own Fred Perry wore these classics in the mid 30s and won Wimbledon three times whilst wearing them, footwear has become more technical over time. How do you choose a tennis shoe? Brand allegiance or awareness, player endorsement and dynamic technology play a key part in your purchase as well as budget, support, comfort and style. For the finer specifications, play close attention to durability, weight and how it plays on a particular surface. British Tour player George Loffhagen explains, “In terms of shoes giving you a competitive advantage, I think it’s more important on clay and grass because those surfaces are much harder to move on, so the di...