"If it pops in a game, then it'll be manufactured in reality."
The iPhone app Aglet, which has players search for virtual shoes and gain in-game currency called Aglets by walking, is about to cross over into the real world with the release next year of a sneaker. Reporter Breanna De Vera reports on the company's plans.
Facebook is building a Cameo-inspired tool to let fans pay celebrities to Face Time.
Boring Company proposes massive Vegas expansion following monorail bankruptcy.
FDA authorizes the first over-the-counter COVID-19 test.
Walmart will test driverless delivery trucks in Arkansas next year.
Twitter will discontinue stand-alone Periscope apps in March.
Facebook lifts political ad ban for Georgia runoffs.
Prince Harry and Meghan will produce and host podcasts for Spotify.
Tech giants face new rules in Europe, backed by huge fines.
Google's Gmail service suffers outage for two days in a row.
Facebook to move UK users to California terms, avoiding EU privacy rules.
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MM.LaFleur Founder On Powering Through Doubt
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Strategy Session: 2020 Year in Review
Join us tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. PT for the closing dot.LA Strategy Session of the year as we reflect on L.A.'s emerging tech trends, challenges and predictions for 2021. Two-time NBA All-Star, investor and entrepreneur Baron Davis, Valence co-founder & COO Emily Slade and Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster join dot.LA Senior Finance Reporter Ben Bergman and Chief Host and Head of Video Kelly O'Grady. Register here - space is limited!