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Metaverse: The time for CIOs to experiment is now

CIO

Right now, the metaverse is essentially an undefined amalgam of technologies and concepts including but not limited to augmented reality (AR), avatars, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, extended reality (ER), mixed reality (MR), NFTs (non-fungible tokens), virtual reality (VR), and Web3. Follow the money. Emerging Technology

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Daily Crunch: Hackers pinched LastPass customers’ encrypted password vaults, parent company admits

TechCrunch

If you like the great outdoors : Strava, the activity tracking and social community platform, acquired Fatmap, a 3D mapping platform for the great outdoors, to make that next hike a doozy, Paul reports. Carly writes that the company’s owner, GoTo, says hackers stole customers’ encrypted backups.

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Daily Crunch: Twitter backpedals on CEO’s promise, permanently bans user who tracked his private jet

TechCrunch

As I write this, I am also enjoying a virtual “holiyay” celebration with my fellow TechCrunchers. You can bet on this : Blockchain has faced its fair share of challenges this year, between crypto winter and other scandals, Mike writes, but it seems to be finding its stride in the sports betting market. PDT, subscribe here.

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6 Tech Trends that will reshape Media & Entertainment in 2021

Trigent

in 2023 with eSports being touted as the future of sports. Legalized sports betting will also see a surge with 5G technology, and several sports stadiums and similar arenas in the U.S. Augmented and Virtual Reality will create new avenues. Augmented and Virtual Reality will create new avenues.

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From crypto trading and home workouts to EV batteries and microLED displays, CES’ Taiwan startups cover a wide range of tech

TechCrunch

This year, its virtual pavilion, organized with Taiwan Tech Arena , is hosting 100 startups, organized into five categories: Smart Living, Tech for Good, Cybersecurity and Cloud, Healthcare and Wellness, and Mobility Tech. For the past three years, the Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has brought startups to CES.

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Behind the Headlines: Russia in Myanmar, Peru’s New President and what Enjin means for the United Nations Global Compact

The Cipher Brief

Peru, like many of its neighbors, has been battling the triple and interwoven threat of Covid-19, social unrest, and severe economic downturn. Enjin becomes first blockchain platform to gain acceptance into the United Nations Global Compact, signaling widespread range of corporate sustainability efforts. Become a member today.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

TechCrunch

——————————————————————————- 3DLOOK A retail tech start-up behind the virtual fitting room YourFit. Numo provides a social to-do list that people with ADHD use to complete daily tasks.