Future+ Fridays | Issue52

Knee-deep in prep for our upcoming event in Austin for our first time at SXSW. If you haven't already, be sure to check out the details on our SXSW event page and reply to this email if you will be there!

In this week’s news, Lanc?me has launched its immersive metaverse experience on Roblox , Spotify 's partnership with ElevenLabs s is revolutionising audiobook production with AI-driven narration, Apple is hinting at innovative AI features for its Vision Pro Headset, Clone Robotics unveils creepy-looking Android, and an exciting new startup Loom is leading the way in sustainable fashion by transforming old clothes into stylish new pieces.

???In this week’s issue-

1. Lanc?me enters Roblox with the LANC?ME ID?LE HOUSE
2. Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to simplify AI-narrated audiobook releases
3. Apple to bring AI features to Vision Pro Headset
4. Clone Robotics unveils creepy new full-body android
5. Loom: The platform giving old clothes a new life

?????On the radar-

1. Europe’s new direction could disrupt fashion’s sustainability plans
2. HP acquires portions of Humane, creator of the AI Pin, for $116 Million
3. Balenciaga has returned with a new game
4. Kering is getting ready for Gucci’s second relaunch
5. NikeSKIMS: the new brand launched by Nike and SKIMS
6. Apple and SpaceX partner for "Game Changer" update bringing Starlink satellite access to iPhones
7. Coinbase and Aston Martin strike F1 sponsorship deal paid entirely in USDC
8. OpenAI’s AI Agent Operator, is being rolled out in many countries
9. Former BCG partner Joel Hazan named Kering’s Chief Strategy Officer
10. A$AP Rocky becomes Ray-Ban’s first creative director

?? Upcoming events on our calendar-

• February 26: Future+ will be hosting a London meet up to bring together our Future+ members and friends for a chance to exchange ideas and deepen relationships within the network. Register here.
• March 7-10: Future+ will be hosting the House of Innovation during SXSW Austin. Two days of insightful presentations, curated conversations, networking opportunities, and brand activations with a focus on AI innovation and its impact across fashion, technology, luxury, beauty industries. Get in touch with us if you are looking to participate by replying to this email or reaching out to [email protected]. Register your interest and find out more: https://events.futureplus.xyz/austin
• April 7-11: Future+ partners with TED for their flagship TED2025 in Vancouver, a five-day conference designed to spark curiosity and inspire transformation. We have very limited passes left so register your interest to attend https://events.futureplus.xyz/ted

?? For the full version and deeper insights every week, remember to subscribe here and join over 2000+ founders, visionaries and disruptors! Otherwise, look back at older issues through this link.