A year after Australia forced tech giants to pay news outlets for the content they display, other countries want to follow suit.
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Europe Is Scrambling to Turn Its Back on Russian Oil and Gas
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to the EU has been scrapped. It is far from clear what will replace it.
How US Sanctions Will Crimp Russia’s Tech Sector
Russian firms and government agencies rely heavily on semiconductors from Western companies that will be cut off following the Ukraine invasion.
Energy Firms Are Going ‘Green’ by Offloading Dirty Coal Plants
In the EU, phasing out emissions often means paying someone to take over polluting plants—and keep them running.
It’s Tough to Build a Corporate Culture in a Remote-Work World
There are Zoom happy hours and digital water coolers, but employees feel disconnected, and work feels transactional.
An NFT Bubble Is Taking Over the Gig Economy
Two-thirds of freelancers on Fiverr say they’re servicing the NFT industry. But is it sustainable?
Zillow Botched Buying Homes. Opendoor Thinks It Can Do Better
Plus: More rebranding at Meta, techniques for synthesizing reality, and a startling milestone.
The Elusive Hunt for a Robot That Can Pick a Ripe Strawberry
It’s a tricky, delicate task that combines machine vision and robotics. Progress has been slow, but entrepreneurs and farmers continue to invest.
The Best Way to Learn Online? Be a Lurker
The internet has made me immune to a coherent narrative. In order to truly understand anything, I’ve taught myself to read networks.
After the Great Resignation, Tech Firms Are Getting Desperate
Faced with a shortage of qualified workers and fierce competition, companies are offering candidates money to interview and plush perks if they stay.