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So you want to be... a Disney Imagineer

Walt Disney Imagineering is the team that brings all Disney theme parks and attractions to life. Morgan Pope, one of the research scientists behind the Amazing Spider-Man stunt robot in Disney California Adventure, takes us on a tour of his job.

Videoby Marta FrancoFebruary 3, 2022 5:00 AM PST

FBI warns Olympians about taking phones to Beijing, NASA maps out ISS' final decade

In today's top stories, the FBI tells Olympic athletes not to bring personal phones to China, Faraday Future's chairman resigns over inflated preorder numbers, and NASA explains how the ISS will shift to commercial use before it's decommissioned in 2031.

Videoby Ashley EsquedaFebruary 3, 2022 4:00 AM PST

Three kinds of Google searches you may not know you can do

These wordless search techniques are some of the most powerful -- and a taste of the future.

Videoby Brian CooleyFebruary 3, 2022 3:00 AM PST

<p>Facebook renamed itself to Meta in October.</p>

Meta earnings disappoint as Facebook's parent pushes into the metaverse

For the first time, the social media giant breaks out the performance of its AR and VR business. Its earnings in the fourth quarter, though, were weaker than expected.

Articleby Queenie WongFebruary 2, 2022 2:37 PM PST

Valve Steam Deck, explained

Take your PC gaming on the go.

Videoby Ashley EsquedaFebruary 2, 2022 5:00 AM PST

Pfizer seeks approval for COVID vaccines for young children, Tesla faces recall

In today's news, Pfizer applies to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID vaccine for children under 5, Tesla faces a recall over its "Assertive" self-driving mode and iMessage reactions come to Android.

Videoby Claire ReillyFebruary 2, 2022 4:00 AM PST

<p>Google headquarters sprawls across a large campus in Mountain View, California.</p>

Google posts mammoth jump in fourth-quarter revenue

The search giant continues to grow even as regulatory scrutiny mounts.

Articleby Andrew MorseFebruary 1, 2022 1:53 PM PST

<p>Microsoft has agreed to take over scandal-plagued video game giant Activision Blizzard, in an all-cash deal valued at $68.7 billion. </p>

FTC to review Microsoft's $68.7B deal to buy Activision Blizzard, report says

The acquisition would make Microsoft the world's third-largest video game maker.

Articleby Carrie MihalcikFebruary 1, 2022 11:19 AM PST

Sony buys Bungie, and VR avatars arrive on Instagram, Facebook

In today's top stories, Sony is buying video game developer Bungie. Meanwhile, the Facebook-ified Metaverse is taking shape with new VR avatars, and Microsoft says Windows machines need eight hours of connectivity to fully update.

Videoby Bridget CareyFebruary 1, 2022 4:00 AM PST

<p>Pinterest's new AR feature will let you virtually place furniture in your space. </p>

Pinterest's new AR feature will let you 'try on' furniture, home decor

Buying a couch could be easier with the help of augmented reality.

Articleby Queenie WongJanuary 31, 2022 9:18 AM PST

Joni Mitchell pulls work from Spotify, NASA's JPL appoints first female director

In today's top stories, Joni Mitchell protests COVID misinformation, the Jet Propulsion Lab breaks a glass ceiling, and Jason Momoa officially joins the Fast and Furious franchise.

Videoby Steph PanecasioJanuary 31, 2022 3:00 AM PST

Apple reports record-setting revenue, and the SAT will soon move online

In this week's top stories, Apple reports the largest profit and revenue in company history, largely driven by sales of the iPhone 13. Also, Neil Young's music is no longer available on Spotify, and the SAT will soon go digital.

Videoby Kara TsuboiJanuary 29, 2022 4:00 AM PST

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