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LimeWire Launches Nostalgic Browser Game With Crypto Rewards

The legendary file-sharing service has been resurrected as a browser-based game where players download virtual files and try to avoid viruses.

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2 years ago

April 17, 2023

Nour Nasir

limewire launches nostalgic browser game with crypto rewards

LimeWire, the early 2000s peer-to-peer file-sharing service, reinvented itself last year as a creator membership platform and NFT marketplace with a Patreon-style paywall feature. Since its relaunch, LimeWire has experienced trading volumes of over $1 million, with a waiting list of 3 million users and 20,000 active creators.

Now, in a flurry of nostalgia, LimeWire’s original music-sharing app has been resurrected in Web3 format as a unique music-downloading game.

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The browser-based game simulates an old Windows desktop with LimeWire software running. Players must enter an email address to play, and gameplay involves users pretending to search for music and movies to download, while avoiding viruses.

“Our approach in tapping into nostalgia to promote the new LimeWire was a conscious decision to acknowledge and celebrate our roots. The nostalgic connection not only resonates with those familiar with LimeWire in its early days but also introduces the younger generation to the rich history of LimeWire as we venture into the Web3 landscape,” says Julian Zehetmayr, LimeWire Co-CEO.

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The game allows players to search for any musician, song, or movie popular in the early 2000s. When selected for a “download”, 10 points will be awarded. The simulation will continue until the timer runs out or a player accidentally unearths “a virus”.

It’s worth pointing out that we’re talking about a game here, so no illegal files or viruses are actually downloaded!

The LimeWire game will be available for one month, ending on May 15th. Players with the highest recorded scores will earn crypto rewards in the form of 150,000 LMWR (worth $30,000) — LimeWire’s upcoming ERC-20 token to be released next month.

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Samsung Smart Glasses Teased For January, Software Reveal Imminent

According to Korean sources, the new wearable will launch alongside the Galaxy S25, with the accompanying software platform unveiled this December.

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2 days ago

December 4, 2024

Nour Nasir

samsung smart glasses teased for january software reveal imminent

Samsung appears poised to introduce its highly anticipated smart glasses in January 2025, alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25. According to sources in Korea, the company will first reveal the accompanying software platform later this month.

As per a report from Yonhap News, Samsung’s unveiling strategy for the smart glasses echoes its approach with the Galaxy Ring earlier this year. The January showcase won’t constitute a full product launch but will likely feature teaser visuals at the Galaxy S25 event. A more detailed rollout could follow in subsequent months.

Just in: Samsung is set to unveil a prototype of its augmented reality (AR) glasses, currently in development, during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event early next year, likely in the form of videos or images.

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The Galaxy Ring, for example, debuted in January via a short presentation during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The full product unveiling came later at MWC in February, and the final release followed in July. Samsung seems to be adopting a similar phased approach with its smart glasses, which are expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025.

A Collaborative Software Effort

Samsung’s partnership with Google has played a key role in developing the smart glasses’ software. This collaboration was first announced in February 2023, with the device set to run on an Android-based platform. In July, the companies reiterated their plans to deliver an extended reality (XR) platform by the end of the year. The software specifics for the XR device are expected to be unveiled before the end of December.

Reports suggest that the smart glasses will resemble Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in functionality. They won’t include a display but will weigh approximately 50 grams, emphasizing a lightweight, user-friendly design.

Feature Set And Compatibility

The glasses are rumored to integrate Google’s Gemini technology, alongside features like gesture recognition and potential payment capabilities. Samsung aims to create a seamless user experience by integrating the glasses with its broader Galaxy ecosystem, starting with the Galaxy S25, slated for release on January 22.