Media
Shopify gets in on the Web3 and AR markets
Shopify is preparing for a tech-powered commerce future by investing heavily in the blockchain, NFTs, and even AR/VR capabilities.
Articles by David Vendrell
Culture
The White House recruits TikTokers
The White House is looking to steer the online narrative of the invasion of Ukraine.
Business
Bored Ape Yacht Club invites CryptoPunks and Meebits to Yuga Labs
Yuga Labs, the creator of the Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT collection, has acquired the CryptoPunks and Meebits brands from Larva Labs.
Business
Bob Iger enters the metaverse
Four months after officially leaving Disney, former CEO Bob Iger has found a new role on the board of 3D avatar startup Genies.
Culture
SXSW signals a return to in-person events
South by Southwest (SXSW) was the first major festival to shut down during the COVID closures of 2020 and is roaring back to in-person events.
Business
TikTok may migrate American user data to Oracle to end battle with Washington
TikTok is closing a deal with Oracle to store all of its American user data with the company.
Culture
Silicon Valley is beta testing a four-day workweek
The tech industry is starting to adopt a four-day workweek in order to decrease burnout and increase productivity.
Culture
Dancers move to copyright choreography online
Choreographer JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion) & attorney David L. Hecht fight to copyright dance moves.
Culture
The metaverse is ISO architects
Top metaverse platforms are experiencing a booming market in architectural development.
Media
Media companies are sneaking back into Russia’s closed internet
Western media and tech companies are setting up workarounds to Russia’s heavy censorship of the internet.