Disney was granted a patent for a Virtual World Simulator that enables multiple users to experience a 3D virtual world from multiple vantage points without any glasses, goggles or digital devices. #AR
Warner Music Group on Monday said it has partnering with OneOf, a NFT platform backed by Quincy Jones. OneOf announced a three-year collaboration with the Grammy Awards and a partnership with iHeartMedia recently. The move by Warner Music Group follows up on last week’s announced partnership with virtual land company The Sandbox to create the first music-themed world in the gaming metaverse of The Sandbox. Through the partnership, Warner Music Group will have a musical theme park and concert venue in The Sandbox, which could provide additional opportunities for its artists to perform virtual concerts and connect with their fans. #NFTs
Follett bought by private investors led by Jefferson River Capital, a private investment company controlled by the James family. Tony James is former executive vice-chairman, president and CEO of the Blackstone Group and chairman of Costco
London-based learning company @Pearson_UK acquires US digital credential specialist for the workforce @credly to expand Pearson’s presence in the workforce skills sector.
HT @craicer While there are reports that ebooks are down 4.7%, @thenewpubstd says ebook subscription services are up and that consumption patterns have changed (and self-publishing is not counted in trade figures) #ebooks
Dutch publisher Ambo Anthos has suspended printing of The Betrayal of Anne Frank after questions emerged about its research, Reuters reports. Published on January 18, the book named a Jewish man, Arnold van den Bergh, a relatively obscure figure, as the top suspect who informed the Nazis of Anne Frank and her family’s hiding place.
HT @craicer A bill expected to be approved by the Polish Parliament, creates a new Chamber of Artists to administer a benefits plan for creative workers. Via @pubperspectives
RT @AmericanPublish The free exchange of ideas and opinions is critical to our democracy, especially when people disagree. Censorship is never the answer. Check out this important story from @nbcnews on 50 books that have been targeted for banning.
Challenges to books about sexual & racial identity are nothing new in American schools, but the tactics and politicization are. The ALA said it received an “unprecedented” 330 reports of book challenges, each of which can include multiple books, last fall.
A Missouri school district joins a growing list of districts across the country to ban books highlighting issues of race, sexuality, and the Holocaust.
Sponsored by: Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, B'nai Zion Congregation, Mizpah Congregation, Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, The Tennessee Holler.
TelevisaUnivision has been created from the $4.8 billion merger, with Univision and Televisa completing their merger and building a Spanish language streaming service.
News Corp Australia and Google have joined forces to establish a groundbreaking digital news training initiative, which will develop and enhance the online skills of journalists across the country.
Netflix plans to launch a free magazine for kids featuring stories, games and crafts — all starring Netflix Jr characters. via @romper#Netflix#magazines
RT @LambdaLiterary If you are a poet (age 21+) who identifies as disabled and is interested in building community and pursuing artistic excellence in a diverse cohort of writers, apply to the third annual Zoeglossia Retreat. Deadline Feb 15. #writingretreat
MT @ALALibrary Join the @TXLA on 2/24 for a crucial roundtable discussion of censorship and tangible steps to protect the freedom to read in this free @ALA_Booklist panel sponsored by @MacKidsSL. Attendees will also receive helpful resources and hear from @OIF.
MT @WritopiaLab Our Youth #Essay Writing Conference will be held online on 3/19/2022, from 2-5PM EST! Submissions for papers are now open for writers ages 10-18 and are due 2/19/2022. No page limit. No more than 2 submissions per writer.
HT @nycmedialab NYC Media Lab and Bertelsmann are working together to launch an NFT and blockchain exploratory program. Open to university (grad students + faculty) & startup teams. The 12-week challenge begins in April. Submission deadline 2/28. #NFT#blockchain#teamPRH
MT @HBSCNY Apply before February 11 for a full scholarship to the Driving Nonprofit Performance and Innovation, June 2022 @HBSExecEd‘s virtual program. NYC nonprofit leaders are encouraged to apply. #NonprofitLeadership#HBSExecEd
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