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Cheddar Afternoon Google News Briefings of December 23rd
Cheddar Afternoon Google News Briefings

Afternoon Alexa Flash Briefings of December 23rd
Alexa Flash Briefings

Digital Advertising Company AdTheorent to Trade Under Ticker '$ADTH'
AdTheorent just the latest company to go public via a SPAC. The company specializes in digital advertising, using AI and machine learning as a tool to move marketing forward. AdTheorent to close its SPAC merger with MCAP Acquisition today and will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ADTH. CEO Jim Lawson spoke with Cheddar ahead of the move.

Dorsey, Musk Express Skepticism Over Blockchain-based Web3
Although still early in development, blockchain technology, Web3, also known as Web 3.0 has been getting a lot of attention from some top tech names lately. Web3 is based on blockchain technology, which powers NFT’s and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. With Web3, users would ideally control their own data, rather than have it be controlled by a few large companies. But, Tesla CEO Elon musk isn't buying into Web3 just yet, tweeting over the weekend that the decentralized iteration of the internet seems more like a marketing "buzzword" right now than reality. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey also chiming in to the conversation, expressing doubt over whether or not Web3 would actually be decentralized if ownership still belonged to venture capital firms. Parker McCurley, co-founder & CEO of Decent Labs explains the significance of Web3 catching the eye of the tech giants, and what Web3 could mean for the future of the internet.

An Omicron Christmas, Student Loans & Love, Hate, Ate
Carlo and Baker cover the heartening news on the Covid front ahead of the holiday, plus President Biden punting student loan repayments again, a new space telescope and Love, Hate, Ate: Christmas Eve Eve Edition!

Morning Alexa Flash Briefing of December 23rd
Alexa Flash Briefings

Cheddar Morning News Briefing of December 23rd
Cheddar Morning News Briefings

Cheddar Morning Spotify News Briefing of December 23rd
Cheddar Morning Spotify News Briefings

Semiconductor Industry Warns Shortage Could Last Deep Into 2022
This year's worldwide semiconductor shortage limited the supply of everything from new cars to smartphones; and now, many in the chip industry expect the shortage to continue deep into 2022, and maybe even 2023. Semiconductor senior research analyst for Robert W. Baird & Co., Tristan Gerra, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
