Metaverse Startups Made a Big Splash 5 Years Ago. Where Are They Now?
As Meta pulls back investment, here’s what happened to some of the startups that went all-in on the metaverse.
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Microsoft Is Transforming Itself Into an AI Company and You Can Too
You don’t have to be a $3.5 trillion company to succeed in the AI era. A top Microsoft exec offers step-by-step advice for how to lead.
AI Is Making It Harder for Young People to Get Jobs
Youth unemployment has surged far more than other age groups.
Drinking Coffee Can Add Years to Your Life, but Only If You Do This, Research Shows
A study of more than 40,000 people reveals how you can reap coffee’s benefits.
3 Anti-Materialist Holiday Rituals You Can Borrow From Other Cultures
The holidays should be about togetherness and joy but it’s easy to end up focusing on stuff. These traditions can help.
UK job vacancies fall for fifth month as employers rein in hiring
UK job vacancies fell for a fifth consecutive month in November as employers became increasingly cautious in the run-up to the autumn Budget, according to new figures that underline the…
Firms hit by sharp slowdown in activity as confidence weakens, CBI finds
UK businesses have experienced a sharp decline in activity over the past month and expect trading conditions to remain weak until at least March, according to a new survey from…
Jacket potatoes are back as TikTok star SpudBros plots UK forecourt expansion
First vinyl records made a comeback, then baggy jeans. Now Britain’s most nostalgic comfort food is enjoying a revival, as a TikTok-famous jacket potato business plots a nationwide expansion. SpudBros,…
Edinburgh startup secures £750k to build robots that clean ships’ hulls
A UK maritime robotics startup led by a 22-year-old founder has raised more than £750,000 to develop autonomous robots designed to clean ships’ hulls, reduce fuel consumption and remove the…
Leonardo warns it could exit UK helicopter manufacturing without £1bn defence contract
Leonardo has warned the UK government that it may be forced to shut down its helicopter manufacturing operations in Britain if it fails to secure a flagship £1 billion Ministry…