Weekly#453

The ‘Metaverse’ Prompts High-Stakes Race for Big Tech

Metaverse article2 (WSJ)

Hackers are stealing data today so quantum computers can crack it in a decade

Neuro-ID takes in fresh capital to combat fraud from all of our taps, types and swipes

Autonomous driving startup Momenta raises another $500M

Helion Energy will use $500M Series E to power up its fusion energy efforts

Peloton shares collapse 35% as momentum for its at-home fitness equipment slows

Amazon Glow

US charging infrastructure is outpacing forecasts, study finds (goal of 500,000 chargers by 2030)

Facebook to stop using facial recognition, delete data on over 1 billion people

“…Facebook researchers have found that 1 in 8 of its users report engaging in compulsive use of social media that impacts their sleep, work, parenting or relationships, according to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal…”  (WSJ)

Meta is reportedly planning physical stores to showcase its products

DJI releases new flagship Mavic drones — Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine

Nintendo Quarter Results

How to use your AirPods’ spatial audio feature and experience immersive surround sound

Your next car may come without a touchscreen and other tech as the chip shortage wreaks havoc on automakers

New York City’s mayor-elect says he wants to be paid in Bitcoin

Uber prices are still way up, so the company is bringing back carpooling

House passes Joe Biden’s $1.2tn bipartisan infrastructure bill (FT)

Airbnb Posts Record Results After Busy Summer Travel Season

Alphabet launches AI company to discover new drugs (FT)