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Microsofts Mixed Reality Dream Meets Harsh Reality Of Job Cuts

Just so, so much enthusiasm for Second Life 2.0 right now Updated  Microsoft in March will shut down its AltspaceVR ou... Read more

Heat Pumps: The 'geeks' Obsessing Over Their New Heating Systems

More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed. Read more

Amazon Union Fight Continues Despite Workers' Win

Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls says it's time for the firm "to come to the table and negotiate". Read more

Royal Mail Overseas Parcels Ban 'costing Me Hundreds Of Pounds'

Small businesses are still unable to send new parcels overseas two weeks after the Royal Mail cyber-attack. Read more

Twitter Sued By Crown Estate Over Alleged Unpaid Rent At UK HQ

The Crown Estate has filed a High Court claim against the social media firm over the alleged arrears. Read more

Intel Kills $700M Liquid Cooling Lab Amid Chip Slump

Someone's got no chill A $700 million research and development facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, is the latest project on ... Read more

M&Ms Replacing Spokescandies With Comedian Maya Rudolph

The company said it has put a 'pause' on the mascots after a rebrand "broke the internet". Read more

Hundreds Of Spotify Staff Stream Out The Door In Latest Layoffs

CEO Ek admits he never stopped to consider whether pandemic boom was temporary Stop us if you've heard this one before:... Read more

It's Not Google's 12,000, But Intel Plans To Prune California Headcount By 544

$20b investment in Ohio semiconductor fabs is all go, though Intel looks set to shed over 500 jobs in California follow... Read more

ChatGPT: Microsoft To Invest Billions In Chatbot Maker OpenAI

It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. Read more

Twitter Stiffed Us On $2m Bill, Claim Consultants In Lawsuit

These are the litigation specialists hired to get Musk to acquire the platform Global consultancy Charles River Associa... Read more

Cold Snap Triggers Freezing Weather Payment

Some people on benefits will receive £25 within the next two weeks after temperatures drop. Read more

People Struggling Could Get Lower Energy Bills

The regulator will also investigate the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters. Read more

Spotify Cuts Jobs In Latest Round Of Tech Layoffs

The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce. Read more

Food Suppliers Hit Back At Tesco Chair In Price Hike Row

Industry body the Food & Drink Federation says supermarkets are already "very tough" on suppliers. Read more