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Venture capitalist Matthew Ball’s new book explores the three-dimensional virtual world that is set to supersede the net. What might this alternative digital reality have in store for users? Venture capitalist Matthew Ball first wrote about the metaverse in 2018 and his essays have become essential reading for entrepreneurs and tech watchers who are attempting …

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Scientists alarmed at claims of releasing 10m frogs and 100m ladybugs to rack up viewers as relocating species can have ‘extremely negative consequences’ A TikTok “frog army” has racked up millions of likes – but the potential consequences of the bizarre stunt are no joke, experts say. In February of this year, a young TikTok …

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Dance groups urged amateur dancers to seek formal training before attempting advanced TikTok moves Aspiring dancers are risking injury by copying advanced moves and taking part in viral challenges on TikTok, leading dance organisations have warned. The Royal Academy of Dance says young people should be careful when attempting to recreate moves by professional dancers, …

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The photographer on capturing a private moment in India’s pink city Prarthna Singh describes the nationwide oxygen and bed shortages during India’s second wave of Covid, in April 2021, as a “traumatic time for everyone. People were carrying their loved ones from city to city. We all felt helpless.” At the time, the photographer was …

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Senegalese-Italian has enjoyed a meteoric rise, becoming the most followed creator on video app Like many of us, Khaby Lame turned to TikTok in the early days of the pandemic. The Senegalese-Italian had just lost his job working in a factory in Chivasso, a suburb of Turin 12 miles north-east of the city centre, thanks …

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Analysis: billionaire could be fined $1bn for walking away – and he risks new lawsuits and even his job, experts say Elon Musk withdrew his $44bn bid to buy Twitter on Friday after a months-long saga that rankled investors and shook the market, kicking off what may be a long legal battle with the company. …

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From the billionaire’s initial disclosure of his Twitter stake to his withdrawal of takeover bid Elon Musk withdraws $44bn bid to buy Twitter after weeks of high drama Elon Musk has said he intends to terminate his $44bn deal to buy Twitter because the social media company has breached multiple provisions of the merger agreement. …

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World’s richest man had reached a deal to purchase shares of the social media app for $54.20 apiece on 25 April Elon Musk has withdrawn his $44bn bid to buy Twitter after a dramatic few weeks in the company’s corporate history. “Mr Musk is terminating the merger agreement because Twitter is in material breach of …

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From Platform 9¾ in Harry Potter to Bill and Ted’s phone booth, a new exhibition about portals explores the ways we’ll soon be moving around the metaverse With its hidden doors, folding walls and clever optical tricks with mirrors and light-wells, Sir John Soane’s Museum feels like just the kind of place you might stumble …

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Washington Post says Musk team has stopped certain funding discussions as Tesla CEO questions spam account figures The planned takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk is in “serious jeopardy”, according to a report, sending shares in the company 4% lower in after-hours trading on Wall Street. Musk’s team has stopped certain discussions around funding for …

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