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Dec 20, 2021 • 10min
The Gig Economy’s Days in Europe Are Numbered
Court cases and a new draft law from the European Commission are chipping away at the controversial industry. What comes next may look very different.
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Dec 17, 2021 • 9min
This New Tech Cuts Through Rock Without Grinding Into It
A startup called Petra uses super-hot gas to penetrate bedrock. The method could make it cheaper to move utilities underground—and make electric lines safer.
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Dec 16, 2021 • 7min
There's $2B for Broadband on Reservations. It Won't Be Enough
The recently approved US infrastructure law aims to close the digital divide for Native peoples. But the demand far outstrips the money allocated.
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Dec 15, 2021 • 9min
What Will Work Look Like in 2022? (Hint: Not the Metaverse)
Here’s what industry leaders think about the future of work, from changing office hours to, yes, staying in the meatspace.
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Dec 14, 2021 • 11min
What Crypto Can Expect From Twitter’s New CEO
@jack is out at Twitter, but his crypto-mania is alive and well under Parag Agrawal.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 8min
Meta’s Failed Giphy Deal Could End Big Tech’s Spending Spree
There was a time, not so long ago, when Meta’s big-money deal to acquire Giphy would have been waved through. No more.
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Dec 10, 2021 • 9min
Why Do DVDs Still Exist?
Some people still buy them—though not necessarily who you’d think.
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Dec 9, 2021 • 7min
The Watch World Is Finally Being Forced to Embrace Ecommerce
Digital retail came into its own during lockdown, yet amazingly some watch brands still haven’t committed to online sales. Now time is running out.
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Dec 8, 2021 • 9min
Robots Won’t Close the Warehouse Worker Gap Anytime Soon
Even Amazon’s new AI-powered machines aren’t nearly capable enough to handle the most important fulfillment tasks.
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Dec 7, 2021 • 6min
Great Resignation? Tech Workers Try a Great Reconsideration Instead
More Americans are quitting their jobs than ever before. Some engineers are finding new workplaces to prioritize their own wellbeing.
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