Some lessons cost tuition. Others cost $80 billion. Meta is shutting down Horizon Worlds on VR — Quest store departure in March, full VR termination on June 15 — delivering Mark Zuckerberg technology's most expensive lesson in humility. After four years and close to $80 billion in losses, the metaverse has taught him what no boardroom presentation could: that consumer behavior cannot be redirected...
In a decision that has set off alarm bells in the privacy community, Meta has confirmed that Instagram will stop offering end-to-end encryption for direct messages from May 8, 2026. The announcement was made quietly through a help page update. Critics describe the move as a significant erosion of user privacy.
Instagram's encryption story is tied to a broader ambition Zuckerberg articulated in 2019. He...
A Google search feature that organized health advice from anonymous internet contributors using artificial intelligence has been removed. The feature, "What People Suggest," curated...
Microsoft has joined the fight for Anthropic on multiple fronts as the AI company's battle with the Pentagon over AI ethics simultaneously expands into...
In a move that has stunned local activists, Mississippi regulators officially sanctioned Elon Musk’s xAI to operate 41 methane gas turbines in Southaven on...
The relationship between Nvidia and OpenAI is being fundamentally transformed. After a failed $100 billion circular deal gave way to months of uncertainty, Nvidia...
Anthropic, the developer of the Claude AI chatbot, has completed a $30 billion funding round that values the company at $380 billion. This represents...
WhatsApp has launched Strict Account Settings, a powerful security feature offering comprehensive protection against elite cyber threats. The innovative one-click system delivers professional-grade defenses...
TikTok announced Thursday the successful finalization of an ownership restructuring that brings together technology infrastructure giants and leading investment firms to establish a majority...
YouTube has introduced a feature that provides practical training in boundary-setting skills through screen time management. The platform now allows users to set daily...
The world of technology tariffs has expanded as Donald Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips. The executive order targets high-performance processors,...
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has officially ascended to the pinnacle of the financial world, crossing the $4 trillion market valuation mark on...
