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Meta has yet to demonstrate that its $10bn a year bet on an immersive virtual world will be a success
Proceedings will resume in November if $44bn deal does not close
World’s largest crypto exchange targeted in security breach
Fast-fashion retailer popular with Gen-Z shoppers has been valued at $65bn-$85bn in private markets
Prominent tech investor seeks $6bn for new private equity vehicle less than half the size of predecessor
Tesla chief and social media group are negotiating end to legal fight to finalise $44bn buyout
Lenders’ commitment to finance Elon Musk’s buyout may cost them hundreds of millions of dollars
World’s richest person’s attempt to buy social media company has been anything but smooth
In just a few weeks, technology has advanced to a level where it could have wide-ranging applications
Rather than criticising growth-blockers, Liz Truss should be doing more to support risk-taking entrepreneurs
Companies like Amazon and Microsoft routinely destroy used hard drives in the name of data security — but industry insiders say there is a better option
The tech prodigy’s battles with a mercurial opponent are coming to a head
Computer chess and online games are riddled with rule-breaking but the penalties are lax
Complete decoupling is a fantasy, but component makers are already shifting production
Restrictions will limit Chinese companies’ access to advanced computer chips and slow their progress in artificial intelligence
White House calls executive order a ‘critical step’ for transatlantic relations
Japanese lender’s rivals are just as behind in the digital shift, with locals mostly sticking to cash rather than online banking
South Korean technology group’s shares are down about 30% so far this year
Purchase of animation studio Gunner underscores desire to make learning languages fun
UK competition regulator warns $7.3bn tie-up risks quality of onboard connectivity
CALB’s IPO marks latest lukewarm reception for Chinese companies listing in Hong Kong
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Once synonymous with post-industrial decline, the city has reinvented itself as a tech hub
The intent to slash demand, money and credit in the system implies lower turnover growth
Digital Restaurant Association wants more customer data to be shared and cap on fees
Foreign investment has slumped as tech businesses migrate to other parts of the US
The Arizona capital’s history of semiconductor manufacturing helped it land a deal with the world’s largest chipmaker
Joe Sullivan was accused of obstructing regulator’s investigation in cyber security case
Chinese tech group works to bypass penalties by redesigning phone to avoid restricted advanced chips
In crowded market, social media platform’s odds of becoming one-stop-shop facility are not promising
Carl Icahn, Pentwater and Hindenburg Research predicted billionaire would complete takeover
Entrepreneur sees deal as way to build platform to incorporate messaging, payments and commerce
Factory in Italy will help region become more self-reliant in key semiconductor market
Plus, Arm’s troubles in the UK intensify and Ray Dalio abdicates the throne for the third time
The ride-hailing app is now focused on other customer complaints such as cancellations and wait times
African companies ranked by growth in revenue, compiled with data company Statista. Plus: digitising informal trade and agriculture; success stories invite investment; banking on the unbanked; solar power shines; will co-working work on the continent?
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