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The Gig Economy’s Days in Europe Are Numbered Dec 20, 2021

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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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This New Tech Cuts Through Rock Without Grinding Into It Dec 17, 2021

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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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There's $2B for Broadband on Reservations. It Won't Be Enough Dec 16, 2021

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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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What Will Work Look Like in 2022? (Hint: Not the Metaverse) Dec 15, 2021

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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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What Crypto Can Expect From Twitter’s New CEO Dec 14, 2021

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@jack is out at Twitter, but his crypto-mania is alive and well under Parag Agrawal.

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Meta’s Failed Giphy Deal Could End Big Tech’s Spending Spree Dec 13, 2021

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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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Why Do DVDs Still Exist? Dec 10, 2021

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Some people still buy them—though not necessarily who you’d think.

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The Watch World Is Finally Being Forced to Embrace Ecommerce Dec 09, 2021

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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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Robots Won’t Close the Warehouse Worker Gap Anytime Soon Dec 08, 2021

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Even Amazon’s new AI-powered machines aren’t nearly capable enough to handle the most important fulfillment tasks.

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Great Resignation? Tech Workers Try a Great Reconsideration Instead Dec 07, 2021

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More Americans are quitting their jobs than ever before. Some engineers are finding new workplaces to prioritize their own wellbeing.

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