Tech Insider : Technology, Climate Crisis
A side view of the Polaris prototype fusion reactor from Helion
Polaris is a prototype fusion reactor from Helion Energy. The startup announced a deal with Microsoft to provide the tech giant with electricity produced from fusion.
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It's a fabulous Friday, friends. I'm Diamond Naga Siu, and I'm excited for Mother's Day this weekend.

I pride myself on being a good gift giver but have procrastinated buying a present this year. If you also haven't bought a gift yet, check out these 43 last-minute gifts you could snag before Sunday (obviously I'm eyeing the pickleball starter set).

But before I go panic shopping, let's dive into today's tech.

Tech Insider : Politics

Good morning to everyone except the fast-approaching debt ceiling. Phil Rosen here. 

Tech Insider : Environment
A side view of the Polaris prototype fusion reactor from Helion
Polaris, a prototype fusion reactor from Helion, which recently announced a deal with Microsoft to provide the tech giant with electricity produced from fusion.
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The UK regulator blocked Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision in April.
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Thank goodness it's Thursday. I'm Diamond Naga Siu, and I miss working in offices: talking with colleagues, eating snacks, and taking in views.

But from a business perspective, these amenities aren't a priority anymore – not even in one of the top buildings in San Francisco.

Tech Insider : Economy
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The Metaverse, once the hottest idea in tech, is headed to the industry's graveyard of failed fads.

An obituary for the latest fad to join the tech graveyard