Technology

Mark Zuckerberg’s $80 Billion Metaverse Was the Most Expensive Proof of Concept in Tech History

In hindsight, the Meta metaverse may have been the world's most expensive proof of concept. Horizon Worlds is being shut down on VR — removed from the Quest store...

Instagram’s May 2026 Privacy U-Turn: Everything You Need to Know

Meta's decision to end encrypted messaging on Instagram by May 8, 2026 is one of the most significant...

Google Health AI in Crisis: Crowdsourced Medical Feature Pulled After Safety Concerns Mount

Google has removed an AI feature from its search platform that had been collecting and displaying health advice...

Microsoft Backs Anthropic’s Right to Set AI Safety Limits as Pentagon Legal Battle Intensifies

Microsoft has publicly backed Anthropic's right to set ethical boundaries on how its AI is used by the...

Musk’s xAI Secures Vital Energy Permit for Mississippi “AI Supercomputer”

Elon Musk’s xAI has won a significant regulatory victory, receiving permission to run 41 methane gas turbines in...

OpenAI on Cusp of $500B Valuation, Overtaking SpaceX

OpenAI is reportedly in talks for a share sale that could see its valuation skyrocket to $500 billion, a figure that would place it...

Cook Signals Apple’s AI Revolution: Major Acquisitions and Infrastructure Ahead

Apple CEO Tim Cook has signaled that the company is ready to undergo a revolution in its approach to artificial intelligence, with a new...

Samsung’s $4.75B Chips Act Boost Powers Tesla’s AI Ambitions

With a significant boost from the Chips Act, Samsung's Texas facility is now central to Tesla's AI ambitions, thanks to a transformative $16.5 billion...

iPhone 17 Air: A New Ultra-Slim Model Prioritizing Design Over Pro Features

Apple is reportedly introducing a new "Air" moniker to its iPhone lineup with the upcoming iPhone 17 series, with the iPhone 17 Air expected...

AI Overviews: A “Devastating” Threat to Online News Audiences

Online news publishers are facing a significant challenge as AI-generated summaries in search results are causing a dramatic decline in audience traffic. A new...

The Velvet Sundown Scandal: AI Band Fools a Million Fans

The music world was rocked when it was revealed that The Velvet Sundown, a beloved country-folk band on Spotify, was nothing more than an...