Facebook may change its name to rebrand itself while also focusing on metaverse
Oct 21, 2021 05:37 am UTC| Business Economy
Facebook is reportedly planning to change its name to something related to metaverse and rebrand itself. It was reported this week that as it is heavily criticized by regulators worldwide for its business practices, the...
S. Korea to protect virtual reality, augmented reality videos as intellectual property
Oct 20, 2021 23:54 pm UTC| Law Economy
South Koreas patent office announced that virtual reality and augmented reality videos eligible for registration as intellectual property thanks to a revision of related laws. The Korea Intellectual Property Office...
Seoul to identify zero-waste, eco-friendly shops in digital map
Oct 20, 2021 23:53 pm UTC| Nature Economy Technology
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will provide a digital mapping service that locates zero-waste shops in the city to promote eco-friendly consumption and reduce waste Users can look up zero-waste restaurants, cafes,...
El Salvador disables Bitcoin price visibility on app to stop scalping
Oct 20, 2021 23:53 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Chivo App, El Salvadors BTC wallet, will limit the visibility of Bitcoin prices and eliminate a feature called freezing to prevent scalping. Previous versions of the app allowed users to freeze Bitcoin prices for one...
Oct 20, 2021 23:52 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Venezuelas Simón Bolívar International Airport is preparing to start accepting Bitcoin, DASH, and Venezuelas oil-backed crypto token Petro for airport services. Simón Bolívar International...
LG Chem develops substance for creating cheaper, lighter plastic solar panel frames
Oct 20, 2021 23:52 pm UTC| Science Nature Economy
LG Chem combined polycarbonate and acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) to develop LUPOY EU5201 to be used in plastic frames for solar panels. Consequently, LG has become the first in South Korea to develop plastic...
Lotte dismisses long-time employees to develop communicative work culture
Oct 20, 2021 23:52 pm UTC| Economy Business
Lotte has made its staff younger by hiring new workers and dismissing longtime employees to change the organizational culture that causes rigid work environments. The company is aspiring to develop young and...
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