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From “Cloud Clubbing” To Spin Classes: How S’pore Nightclub Zouk Keeps Afloat Amid COVID-19

Since its founding in 1991, Zouk Singapore has consistently been regarded as a world-class nightlife establishment. According to DJ Mag’s annual Top 100 Clubs poll, the Singapore club was ranked fifth in the world last year. However, partygoers have not been able to visit the award-winning nightclub since end March, …

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Apple and Facebook spin antitrust claims: ‘We’re misunderstood’

Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now In late July, a Congressional subcommittee successfully compelled four major tech company CEOs to formally answer questions over allegedly monopolistic business practices — a public spectacle marred only by COVID-19-related isolation of the attendees. Amazon, Facebook, and Google faced some of the …

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Yandex and Uber spin out self-driving venture with $150 million investment

Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now Yandex and Uber today announced they are spinning out their self-driving joint venture into a standalone company, with the Russian tech giant increasing its stake by investing an additional $ 150 million. The two former rivals merged their ride-hailing operations …

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Spin Master ramps its game business as toys go digital

Toy maker Spin Master grew to a $ 2 billion valuation with TV shows like Paw Patrol and toys like Air Hogs drones. But as shelter-in-place orders linger during the pandemic, the Toronto company is expanding into digital businesses, including games. Fredrik Loving recently joined as executive vice president of …

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