TNB Tech Minute: Iran Strikes Stranded Over 1,000 Google Employees in Dubai

0:00Xfinity tech support, thanks for holding. Hi, so I live in a pretty remote place, like Jurassic Park Remote. Will Xfinity Mobile work out here? Yep, with Xfinity Wi-Fi, you can stay connected in all kinds of places. Plus, you get access to ultra-fast speeds and coverage, whether your poolside or out live streaming with a T-Rex. Oh, still, you're about to go viral! Welcome to a new era of Wi-Fi Boosted Mobile. Xfinity, imagine that. Watch Jurassic Park with Xfinity. Xfinity Internet Required, Restriction Supply. Here's your afternoon TNB Tech Minute for Friday, March 6. I'm Danny Lewis for the Wall Street Journal. We exclusively report that more than 1,000 Google employees were stranded in Dubai when the Iran conflict broke out last weekend. People familiar with the matter say a corporate sales event for the Tech Giants Cloud Division had just wrapped when Iran began firing missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates. The people said many were stuck in hotels waiting for instructions from local authorities, creating a challenge for Google

1:00as it worked to get employees home and out of harm's way. A Google spokesperson said its focus is on the safety and well-being of our employees in the region. Another result of the Iran conflict could be trouble for the global semiconductor industry. Iran's strike on the world's largest liquefied natural gas export facility in Qatar has shuttered a key source of helium. The gas is critical to producing semiconductor chips because it doesn't react with any other elements and has high thermal conductivity. Qatar produces about a third of the world's helium, making it the second largest producer after the US. All three helium production facilities in Qatar are shut down at the moment. And DraftKings is working with ESPN to link people's March madness brackets to betting accounts, allowing users to place bets aligned with their bracket picks. DraftKings will also give tailored suggestions to customers on how to bet. The online sports betting company said the move is part of its broader strategy to expand opportunities for fans to engage with big sports events. Alongside its plans to integrate its new

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