Microsoft has quietly turned itself into a real rival to Facebook and Instagram by taking a 'purpose-built' approach to social media

Between Xbox Live, LinkedIn, GitHub, and other initiatives, Microsoft has quietly made itself into a social media superpower.
Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/satya-nadella-reshaped-microsofts-social-network-business-2021-10?source=Snapzu

It’s clear capitalism isn’t working when US politicians try to bring back child labor

There is something very, very wrong with a system that would rather recruit more kids instead of paying better wages and providing more benefits to adults
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/30/capitalism-isnt-working-us-politicians-child-labor?source=Snapzu

Microsoft passes Apple to become the world's most valuable company

Microsoft and Apple have each had their turn as the world's most valuable company.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/29/microsoft-passes-apple-to-become-the-worlds-most-valuable-company-.html?source=Snapzu

Uber aims for 50,000 Teslas on its platform by 2023

Uber drivers will pay a weekly rate of $334 for a Model 3.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/27/22747184/uber-tesla-rent-drivers-hertz-cost-2023?source=Snapzu

Microsoft Overtakes Apple as World's Most Valuable Company

Microsoft has overtaken Apple as the world's most valuable company, making the Cupertino tech giant the second most valuable in the world, followed by Saudi oil giant Aramco.
Read more: https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/29/microsoft-worlds-most-valuable-company/?source=Snapzu

Microsoft buys moderation company Two Hat to keep the Xbox community safe

Microsoft has acquired content moderation company Two Hat for an undisclosed fee. The tech giant said the deal will allow it to build better online experiences for its various communities, including those on Xbox. Microsoft and Two Hat have prevously worked together to implement proactive moderation technology into gaming experiences, including tools that detect and remove harmful content before it can reach players.
Read more: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-buys-moderation-company-two-hat-to-keep-the-xbox-community-safe?source=Snapzu

Facebook Is Killing Oculus

Facebook, which today changed its name to Meta just for fun, is making changes to its virtual reality division to match its rebrand. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced that the company would transition away from the Oculus branding beginning in 2022.
Read more: https://gizmodo.com/facebook-is-killing-oculus-1847959708?source=Snapzu