Next for the metaverse: convincing you it's not just for kids
So far, gaming companies like Roblox and Epic Games are the farthest ahead building metaverses.
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Facebook lost a bunch of talent in 2021 — here are the most notable departures
In 2021, numerous senior Facebook executives left the company or announced their plans to depart in the coming months.
Lightsource bp to partner with Dourogas on green hydrogen projects in Portugal
There is excitement in some quarters about the potential of green hydrogen, but challenges remain.
How Amazon’s CamperForce program doubled this year, adding jobs for seasonal workers who live on the road
Amazon's CamperForce program for nomadic workers doubled this year. Here's what it's really like to live in an RV and work at Amazon during the holidays.
Huawei enters China's electric car race in competition with Tesla
The first car with Huawei's HarmonyOS operating system will be the Aito M5, a car that runs on both electricity and fuel, Huawei announced Thursday.
JD.com tanks after Tencent says it will give away most of its stake in e-commerce giant to shareholders
Shares of JD.com plunged 7% on Thursday after Tencent announced it will be giving most of its shares in the e-commerce giant away.
From a bitcoin crash to regulatory crackdowns: Analysts give their top predictions for crypto in 2022
With heightened regulatory scrutiny and intense price fluctuations, some analysts are bearish on bitcoin's prospects.
Amazon warehouse workers on Staten Island refile union petition
The group, called Amazon Labor Union, is looking to organize workers across four company warehouses on Staten Island.
Amazon limits how many Covid tests you can buy amid omicron surge
Amazon and vendors on its site have placed purchase limits on at-home Covid tests amid a surge in demand.
Amazon revives mask mandate for warehouse workers due to rise in Covid cases
Amazon is requiring all U.S. warehouse workers to wear a mask inside operations facilities.
Delivery Hero winds down in Germany, ceding ground to rival Just Eat Takeaway
Delivery Hero is winding down its food delivery operations in Germany, just four months after officially relaunching its services in the country.
Google CEO addresses employee concerns about loss of 'candor, honesty, humility and frankness' by execs
Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees at a virtual year-end meeting that the company faces challenges when it comes to "communicating at scale."
Judge in Elizabeth Holmes trial tells jurors they can't take home instructions, as deliberations continue
Jurors on Tuesday were told by Judge Edward Davila that they can't take instructions home with them, as all deliberations must occur in the courthouse.
Net neutrality is poised for a comeback as Biden tries to get last FCC commissioner confirmed
As the Senate weighs whether to confirm Gigi Sohn to the FCC, President Biden's efforts to reinstate net neutrality are taking shape.
Disney Chairman Bob Iger explains why he's leaving the company and how he acquired Pixar, Lucasfilm and Marvel
Disney Chairman Bob Iger explained why he's finally leaving Disney and how he convinced Steve Jobs, George Lucas and others to sell Disney their prized assets.
Oracle's Larry Ellison makes biggest deal ever, but he's buying profit over growth
In announcing its $28.3 billion purchase of Cerner on Monday, Oracle is looking to pay almost triple the price of its most-expensive prior deal.
'World's biggest offshore wind farm' produces first power, passing key milestone
The U.K. is home to a mature offshore wind sector that looks set to expand in the coming years.
Europe's biggest rapid-delivery app is setting its sights on the U.S.
Getir expanded across Europe in 2021. Now, it has its sights set firmly on the United States.
Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey are talking about 'Web3' – here’s what it is and why it matters
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey have been voicing their thoughts on a hypothetical new version of the internet this week: "Web3".
Consortium to focus on development of geothermal energy projects in Northern Ireland
The initiative combines industry and academia, and will look to establish projects from 2022.
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