Microsoft Joins Google, Amazon, Others In Canceling In-Person Presence At CES
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Microsoft Corp said on Friday it will not participate in person at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, joining a list of companies opting not to have a physical presence at next month’s event on concerns over the rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
The U.S. software giant added that it will continue to participate at CES remotely, according to an emailed statement. The Verge was the first to report on Friday that Microsoft will not participate physically AT CES.
Several other companies including U.S. automaker General Motors Co, Alphabet Inc.’s Google, and its self-driving auto-technology company Waymo, Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc, Twitter Inc, Lenovo Group, AT&T Inc, and Amazon.com Inc dropped in-person attendance plans earlier this week.
CES officials on Thursday said the event will still be held in person Jan. 5-8 with “strong safety measures in place,” which include vaccination requirements, masking and availability of COVID-19 tests.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which other major companies have also withdrawn from physically attending CES 2022?
Which other major companies have also withdrawn from physically attending CES 2022?
General Motors, Google, Waymo, Meta Platforms, Twitter, Lenovo Group, AT&T, and Amazon.com Inc have all dropped their in-person attendance plans. Microsoft joined these companies due to concerns over the Omicron variant.
Q.What reason has Microsoft given for not attending CES 2022 in person?
What reason has Microsoft given for not attending CES 2022 in person?
Microsoft Corp stated it will not participate in person at CES 2022 due to concerns over the rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. This aligns with other companies' decisions to prioritise safety.
Q.How will Microsoft participate in CES 2022, if not in person?
How will Microsoft participate in CES 2022, if not in person?
Microsoft will continue to participate remotely at CES, according to an emailed statement. This allows them to still engage with the event and show their offerings without a physical presence in Las Vegas.
Q.What safety measures have CES officials outlined for the in-person event?
What safety measures have CES officials outlined for the in-person event?
CES officials stated the event will proceed with strong safety measures. These include vaccination requirements for attendees, mandatory masking throughout the venue, and the availability of COVID-19 tests on site.
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