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Markets

European Stock Markets May Need a Makeover

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Despite record highs, the region’s equities markets have fallen behind the US in star power, trading volume, and IPOs.

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Patent Drop

Meta’s Eye Authentication System Keeps Metaverse Data Safe

Meta wants to make sure it’s actually you who’s wearing your mixed reality headset.

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Artificial Intelligence

Big Tech’s AI Push Requires a Big Bath

The hot new technology needs a lot of cooling off — and increasing use of water supplies is getting it done.

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Patent Drop

Meta Patent Reveals Details of Lighter and Smarter Headsets

The tech could provide a glimpse at an “all-day usable item” that spatial computing may rely on to scale.

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Markets

Selling Cost-Consciousness is at the Forefront of Earnings Season

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Companies are consistently tossing out the phrase “operational efficiency” to show investors they’re protecting profit margins.

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Industrials

Companies Keep Refueling the Corporate Jet

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Both money and time spent on executive corporate jets are still climbing well past pre-pandemic highs, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Big Tech

Apple Faces EU Punishment for App Store ‘Bullying’

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The European Union is preparing to levy a hefty fine against Apple and ban some of its App Store practices, according to Bloomberg.

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Patent Drop

Meta’s Brain Reader Could Help it Understand Users’ Mental State

This data could help Meta understand your response to advertising, one expert told Patent Drop.

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Big Tech

Meta Files Lawsuit Arguing FTC’s In-House Courts are Unconstitutional

Meta on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission arguing its in-house trials are unconstitutional.

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Big Tech

Meta’s Paid Ad-Free Plan Gets Hit With Privacy Lawsuit

Mark Zuckerberg’s newest nemesis, Max Schrems, says Meta’s new pay-for-privacy subscription doesn’t comply with EU laws.

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