Tech News: We're Not Ready for the Metaverse

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Tech News: We're Not Ready for the Metaverse

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Dec 16, 2021

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An Intel senior VP explains why we're not technologically prepared for the metaverse. We cover some serious stories about abuse and hostile work environments in tech. And Roku faces a ban in the US. Plus more.
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Dec 16, 2021

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