Walt Disney boss Bob Iger might be fending off several activists, but he still has his eyes partly on the future. The $174 billion entertainment giant unveiled a unique way for consumers to experience its brands with a virtual reality program that allows people to walk around without the drama of bumping into the walls, according to Tech Crunch on Monday. Called a HoloTile, it’s a piece of foam floor that lets users—several at once -- with headsets move unrestricted yet within the confines of the patch. It’s a step closer to bringing people the magic, and a partnership with Apple gives it an edge.
We humans may be tiring of video calls, Zoom birthdays and streamed performances, but the chimps at two Czech zoos are just starting to enjoy their new live online linkup.
The globalization of the equity bull market is now fully underway, with non-U.S. equities significantly outperforming Wall Street in the year to date. What’s happening?
Kenya is going to push ahead with plans to lead a U.N.-approved security mission to Haiti, despite a court in Nairobi last week blocking the deployment, Kenyan President William Ruto told Reuters on Tuesday.
Five trucks of medical supplies are ready at the border between Gaza and Egypt, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, welcoming Israel's announcement that it will not block the entry of aid into the Palestinian territory.
Insurance tech firm Roadzen Inc has agreed to go public in the United States with a blank-check vehicle in a deal valued at about $965 million, the companies said on Monday.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran.
One of China’s biggest exports in 2023 will be its social e-commerce phenomenon. TikTok, YouTube and Amazon.com are among the companies rolling out features that blend online sharing and shopping. The latest craze also is destined to run into some limitations.
Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches has said he was racially abused during Lille's 3-1 win away at Ajaccio in the French Cup on Sunday, becoming the latest high-profile footballer in Europe to receive such abuse.
Tony Munyonga hit an unbeaten 43 runs to steer Zimbabwe to a three-wicket victory, with four balls remaining, over Ireland in the second of their Twenty20 internationals at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Hydrogen energy firm Huture said on Tuesday it has agreed to go public in the U.S. through a merger with a blank-check firm Aquaron Acquisition Corp in a deal that would value the combined company at $1 billion.
The Arizona Diamondbacks found some life after 17 scoreless innings Saturday, and their ninth-inning rally turned Sunday's meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers into the rubber match of the three-game series.
The Wellington Hurricanes survived a late Canterbury Crusaders fightback to claim a 38-31 victory over the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions and move back to the top of the standings at the end of round 12 of the regular season.
Substitute Rachel Williams nabbed a late winner for Manchester United as they beat Reading 1-0 to make the most of a Women's Super League weekend hit by freezing weather to go top of the standings.
The European Central Bank still needs to raise its interest rates further and then leave them in restrictive territory for a while to bring inflation down to its medium-term goal of 2%, ECB policymaker Pablo Hernandez de Cos said on Monday.
Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit has hired bankers to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), while seeking a $3 billion valuation, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.