Major tech firms join Consumer Electronics Show exodus


Big-name tech firms such as Google cancelled plans to attend next month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA. — AFP/filepix

Big-name tech firms such as Google, Lenovo and Intel on Thursday cancelled plans to attend next month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, joining an exodus fueled by fear of Covid-19.

The three are part of a growing list of companies opting not to put employees at risk by staffing events, exhibits or briefings at the annual gadget extravaganza.

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