Criticized ICE lately? Reddit, Facebook, and Google may have sent your personal details to DHS for investigation Free speech? Not under Trump. We Got This Covered · Feb 16
Down 41% in 2026, Reasons for AppLovin Optimism Remain AppLovin could be in store for a big rebound after a +40% fall in 2026, with several key data points supporting a reversal in price. MarketBeat · Feb 16
California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going The Guardian - US · Feb 15
When Markets Are Jumpy: A Financial Planner Explains How to Stay Grounded Market turbulence makes even the most experienced investors nervous. Here are some tips for ignoring the panic and trusting your plan when things get volatile. Kiplinger · Feb 14
VR's golden age is over, and there wasn't much gold there Meta's shift from immersive virtual reality to smart glasses leaves no clear home for business-grade VR/AR headsets. TechRadar · Feb 14
I've reviewed all of Meta's smart glasses, and this is the pair I'd actually buy I've tested all of Meta's smart glasses, and there's one pair that I use above all the others. Tom’s Guide · Feb 14
Don’t worry, VR isn’t dying – this weird XR arcade cabinet just made me fall in love with my Quest 3 all over again Feeling down about VR in 2026? I’ve been testing an XR arcade cabinet, and it has made me fall in love with my Quest 3 again. TechRadar · Feb 14
Meta Quest 4 is not dead — CTO indicates ‘officially leaked’ VR headset is still coming and company will ‘learn from’ Steam Frame Despite the shift, Meta’s VR efforts are not dead. Its CTO appears to confirm Quest 4 is on the way and that the company is still pouring resources into VR. Tom’s Guide · Feb 13
As Billionaire Bill Ackman Calls Meta Platforms Cheap, Should You Buy META Stock? As Meta stock slides on AI spending fears, billionaire Bill Ackman’s bet signals that he sees a rare long-term buying opportunity at a discounted valuation. Barchart · Feb 13
Meta's smart glasses success is getting harder to ignore — and rivals should be worried Meta sold over 7 million Ray-Bans last year as smart glasses revenue more than tripled in early 2025. Android Central · Feb 13
The Feds Used Threats To Silence Their ICE-Tracking Speech. Now They're Fighting Back. A lawsuit argues that Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem coerced Apple and Meta to censor two popular ICE-monitoring tools, which violates Americans' right to freedom of expression. Reason · Feb 13
Billionaire Bill Ackman Is Betting Big on Meta Platforms Stock. Should You? Bill Ackman’s roughly $2 billion Meta stake, equal to about 10% of Pershing Square’s capital, reflects a high‑conviction bet that the market is underestimating Meta’s AI‑driven cash machine, with Q4 revenue up 24% to nearly $60 billion. Barchart · Feb 13
Meta plans to add facial recognition software to its glasses despite security and privacy concerns Leaked memo suggests the company is well aware of the potential pitfalls of introducing controversial technology. Meta says it’s still “thinking through the options” The Independent UK · Feb 13
META Resets Reality Labs, Grows Message Sales as Ad Engine Roars As Meta's advertising business booms, the company buys itself time to further AI monetization through glasses, business messaging, and Manus. MarketBeat · Feb 13
Tom’s Guide · Feb 13 Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses have a hidden teleprompter — and it turned my chores into reading time I tested Ray-Ban Meta Display smart glasses as a Kindle replacement. Here’s what happened when I tried reading books through the teleprompter while doing chores.
The Independent UK · Feb 13 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv drone strikes hit Black Sea ports ahead of crucial US-backed peace talks Another round of US-brokered peace talks will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Geneva
Fortune · Feb 12 Instagram boss reveals he’s paid $900K per year plus stock worth ‘tens of millions of dollars’ as he denies ‘addiction’ claims The plaintiff’s lawyer in a landmark social media addiction trial tried to connect Adam Mosseri’s compensation to Instagram’s policy toward filters.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Prince Harry tells families battling social media giants in court over their children’s deaths: ‘You’ve already saved thousands of lives’ Address to bereaved families comes as landmark court case gets underway in Los Angeles
TechRadar · Feb 12 'That sounds like problematic use': You're not addicted to Instagram, says its boss – you're just 'binging' it like a Netflix show Opening statements have been heard as social media platforms go on trial for causing mental health issues.
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 12 Anthropic promises to pay for electricity price increases due to it's AI data centers — firm to pay 100% of its grid infrastructure costs, produce new power sources as sector predicted to hit 50 GW in coming years The company says that it will pay for the infrastructure upgrades needed for its power demand and that it will also find new sources to keep electricity prices down for the average consumer.
The Times of India · Feb 12 Russia blocks Meta-owned WhatsApp for defying local laws Responding separately to Russian news agency TASS, Peskov indicated that the platform could be restored if its parent company complies with local regulations. "This is a matter of compliance with Russian laws. If Meta complies, it will enter into dialogue with the Russian authorities, and then there will be an…
Euronews · Feb 12 Russia moves to block WhatsApp after introducing Telegram restrictions Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Fortune · Feb 12 Mark Zuckerberg is joining Jeff Bezos in Miami’s billionaire bunker: Take a look inside his portfolio The Meta CEO has spent years accumulating luxury properties, including a secretive ranch with an underground shelter and a Lake Tahoe mountain retreat.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 12 Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seeking more state control via messaging apps such as Max
The Times of India · Feb 12 'Trying to isolate over 100 million users': Russia blocks WhatsApp — will the ban be reversed? Russia attempted to block WhatsApp and Telegram, aiming to promote domestic platforms and increase internet control. WhatsApp stated this move would isolate over 100 million users, potentially reducing safety. This action follows disputes with foreign tech firms after the Ukraine invasion, with Russia pushing its own surveillance app, MAX.