Internet

Sony, Lego to put $2 bn into Epic Games metaverse effort

Japanese giant Sony and Lego's Danish parent firm announced Monday a $2 billion investment in US gaming powerhouse Epic Games for its work toward joining the metaverse vision for the internet's future.

Business

TikTok urges US court order to block Trump ban

A federal judge Thursday urged the Trump administration to consider delaying a ban on new downloads of the popular video app TikTok and hinted he might block the government's order set to take effect on Sunday.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise visit to China

Apple chief Tim Cook made a surprise visit to China this week, greeting gamers in the southwestern city of Chengdu as his company faces slumping phone sales in its biggest market.