As Google moves toward a more flexible hybrid approach to work, coming together in person to collaborate and build community will remain an important part of our future, the company's Chief Financial Officer said.

The quicker-than-expected post-lockdown bounceback of the global economy has had a domino effect on the shipping sector.

While Facebook has announced deals with most of the country's largest news outlets, some media companies including TV broadcaster SBS have been left out in the cold, raising questions about the scope and effectiveness of the law.

Semiconductor chips are key components in many green technologies like EVs, solar panels and even turbines. With the world moving towards green tech to cut down emissions, the increased demand for chips will only increase carbon release in a Catch 22 situation. Semiconductor chip making is an energy and water-intensive process and also creates hazardous waste. While large chip companies aim for net-zero emissions, the current shortage is likely to push good intentions to the back-burner.