Alphabet, Meta had highest-paid median workers in 2021: Report

The median compensation for most S&P 500 corporations increased last year as the economy grew and the job market tightened, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. https://ift.tt/IGPHj0m

NY state senate passes bill that would ban crypto-mining operations powered by carbon-based sources for two years; governor now needs to sign bill or veto it (CoinDesk)

CoinDesk:
NY state senate passes bill that would ban crypto-mining operations powered by carbon-based sources for two years; governor now needs to sign bill or veto it  —  The state Assembly already passed the bill, which would bar new mining operations powered by carbon-based energy sources for two years.

New York halts Bitcoin mining for 2 years, 'grim day' for Blockchain

In bad news for Bitcoin and Blockchain lovers, the New York State on Friday passed a bill to halt new permits for certain fossil fuel power plants to be used in Bitcoin mining. https://ift.tt/nHxq2Zj

Masayoshi Son used SoftBank's Vision Fund to build a society mediated by AI, but failed as he invested in firms with exploitative technology, not explorative (Edward Ongweso Jr/VICE)

Edward Ongweso Jr / VICE:
Masayoshi Son used SoftBank's Vision Fund to build a society mediated by AI, but failed as he invested in firms with exploitative technology, not explorative  —  Masayoshi Son used SoftBank and its $100 billion Vision Fund to remake the world in its image.  It's not a pleasant picture.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 with 11th gen Intel Core i5 launched, starts at $599

Microsoft has launched the successor to its entry-level Surface Laptop Go – the Surface Laptop Go 2 – starting at $599 (Rs 46,491). The Surface Go 2 offers more storage with its base model than the original Surface Go, launched in 2020. It is also $50 ( roughly Rs 3,880) costlier than its predecessor. https://ift.tt/dAFKNLB

Sourav Ganguly joins hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus

Ending all speculations after sending a cryptic tweet, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday joined hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus to promote thousands of educators and content creators. https://ift.tt/FLiZsap