Facebook, Roblox See the ‘Metaverse’ as Key to the Internet’s Next Phase. Social-media giant’s Horizon Workrooms app reflects interest to invest in technology and content development for new range of online social experiences. … More Facebook, Roblox See the ‘Metaverse’ as Key to the Internet’s Next Phase

Precision Textiles to open North Carolina Manufacturing Facility. To better serve its customer base in the high-growth mattress industry, Precision Textiles has signed a lease for a new 160,000-square-foot, 25-acre campus at 163 Glen Road in Troy, NC. The new plant is expected to be operational by Sept. 1 and will employ 100, all from the local area. … More Precision Textiles to open North Carolina Manufacturing Facility

Toys R Us is coming to more than 400 Macy’s stores next year. Macy’s is joining forces with the owner of Toys R Us to bring an assortment of toys, games and other gadgets for kids to more than 400 of the department store chain’s locations and online. … More Toys R Us is coming to more than 400 Macy’s stores next year

Elon Musk doubles down on Artificial Intelligence at Tesla Amid Scrutiny of Autopilot. The electric-car maker plans to build a humanoid robot that can perform repetitive tasks. … More Elon Musk doubles down on Artificial Intelligence at Tesla Amid Scrutiny of Autopilot

On the road to net-zero logistics. Decarbonising logistics is as critical to our net-zero ambitions as it is difficult to achieve, but there are signs of innovation emerging to address the problem areas of HGVs, air freight and shipping. … More On the road to net-zero logistics