Google has been tapping its $142 billion treasure chest of cash to make it more attractive to customers. Google has taken equity stakes over the past year in companies including Univision Communications Inc. and CME Group.

Researchers used computerized tomography to "digitally unwrap" a mummy. The mummy of Pharaoh Amenhotep I had been X-rayed in 1932 but had not been unwrapped. It was one of the few mummy found in the last few centuries not yet opened.

The past 12 months in cybersecurity have been a rough ride. But for better or worse, we end the year knowing more than we did before.

In a year that saw the SEC approve its first bitcoinETF and NFT fever push digital doodles to million dollar values, crypto is finally going mainstream. Here are six metrics that defined crypto in 2021 and what they mean for the coming year.

Waymo is partnering with Geely to build an all-electric, self-driving ride-hailing vehicle. The companies will integrate Waymo Driver, Waymo’s AV system, into Geely's Zeekr vehicles. Waymo's current ride-Hail fleet is made up of Jaguar I-Paces and Chrysler Pacifica hybrids.

Girl's mother says she was doing physical challenges with her daughter when she asked Alexa for a "challenge to do" The smart speaker suggested the dangerous activity, known as "the penny challenge", began circulating on TikTok and other social media websites about a year ago. Fire officials in the US have also spoken out against the so-called challenge.

Oculus virtual reality app was the most popular in Apple's App Store on Christmas Day. Facebook's parent company, Meta, is building a virtual world called the metaverse. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this year that the company will invest at least $10 billion to build the Metaverse. This is the first time Meta's Oculus app has topped the App store on Christmas.

2021 was the year micromobility as a concept, a solution and a way of life really started to settle in. The e-bike trend is expected to continue into 2022, especially as countries like the U.S. are now offering subsidies worth up to $900 off the purchase price.

At the beginning of 2021, we predicted that it would be a seminal year for crypto and made 10 bold predictions. Over the year, the majority of these predictions came true - including bitcoin hitting $50,000 and stablecoins hitting $100 billion in supply. We believe 2022 will be another big year for crypto, with the overarching theme being widespread adoption.

Tesla will send out a software update to stop "Passenger play" feature. The feature allows video games to be played on center touch screens while cars are moving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will continue its investigation. The agency says the feature could distract the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

Lego has announced its first official Sonic the Hedgehog Lego set. The 1,125-piece set is a replica of the iconic Green Hill Zone stage from Sonic Mania. The set is based on a crowdsourced Lego Ideas set suggested by a Sonic fan in early 2019. It will be available in person at Lego stores and online starting on New Year's Day.

Rivian is pushing back production of its R1T pickup trucks until 2023. The company will prioritize orders for the higher-trim "Adventure Package" trucks with the regular battery first. The lower-end "Explorer Package" and bigger battery will come later.