June 29 (Cointime) - Byte City, a social gaming platform for digital collectibles backed by Cordell Broadus, son of Snoop Dogg, is set to honor martial arts legend Bruce Lee in the digital universe. This collaboration marks the first-ever appearance of Bruce Lee in the metaverse, offering fans an immersive digital experience to engage with the legend.

June 28 (Cointime) - Despite the ongoing bear market, metaverse projects have still managed to capture a significant portion of web3 investments, with 44% of total investments in the first half of 2023 going towards the metaverse. The AR/VR sector shows potential for the metaverse, with tokens experiencing a surge following the launch of Apple's Vision Pro headset.

June 27 (Cointime) - Tech giants like Meta are shifting their focus to AI, indicating that the metaverse may be taking a backseat. Despite claiming that the metaverse remains a priority, Meta's move reflects the growing interest in AI's potential.

June 26 (Cointime) - Lego and Epic Games have collaborated to reignite the conversation around the metaverse at the Cannes Lions Festival. The partnership aims to merge the digital and real world, offering new ways for Lego fans to build and create. They plan to create metaverse standards for accessibility, fairness, and creativity, while prioritizing user safety.

June 26 (Cointime) - Seoul Meta Week 2023, Asia's renowned Web3 X Metaverse conference, is scheduled to take place on June 29th-30th at COEX in Seoul. SMW2023 will feature various events, including the main conference, parallel & side events, and networking receptions.

June 22 (Cointime) - MetaGaia and Sanrio Hong Kong have teamed up to launch "Hello Kitty Seven Wonders," a 51-day event that merges the metaverse with reality. The event will take place at Citygate Outlets and will feature augmented reality hotspots and mini-games.

June 22 (Cointime) - Luxury fashion brand LVMH has announced a partnership with video game company Epic Games to create new immersive experiences and expand their Web3 empire. LVMH plans to utilize Epic Games' 3D creation tools to launch more immersive digital experiences and accelerate their expertise in 3D tools and ecosystems.

Technical Development Monthly Report: June 2023

June 21 (Cointime) - Upland, a leading web3 Metaverse SuperApp, has partnered with Nowhere, a virtual gathering platform that aims to revolutionize socialization and deepen human interaction. The partnership brings to life the concept of ‘Cafes’, a significant step in Upland’s mission to become the biggest home and hub of the metaverse powering a dynamic digital open economy.

June 21 (Cointime) - The Decentraland Game Jam is now live and open to builders, Metaverse enthusiasts, and creative minds. Participants have until July 10 to develop an immersive Metaverse venue using Decentraland's SDK7 and incorporating at least one piece of Artificial Intelligence technology based on the theme of 'Lucid Dreams.'