Oklo’s Meta Deal De-Risks the Story—Rebound Setup Emerging Oklo is on track for a robust rebound as institutions accumulate, analysts lift targets, and short-sellers cover their positions. MarketBeat · Jan 15
After an 82% Rally, Can Apple and Walmart Agreements Push Google Stock Higher? Alphabet’s growth prospects remain compelling. AI-led momentum and custom hardware could drive durable earnings growth. Barchart · Jan 15
Social media ban a 'success' with 4.7m accounts blocked Australia's online safety watchdog has compared new social media age restrictions to vehicle speed limits as data shows the scale of the under 16s ban. AAP · Jan 15
Meta Compute: Inside Zuckerberg’s Massive Data Center Bet Zuckerberg just announced Meta Compute, the company's initiative to greatly expand its AI infrastructure capacity. See the potential benefits and drawbacks. MarketBeat · Jan 15
‘It’s AI blackface’: social media account hailed as the Aboriginal Steve Irwin is an AI character created in New Zealand More than 180,000 people follow the Bush Legend’s accounts across Meta platforms, but its Aboriginal host is a work of digital fiction The Guardian - AU · Jan 15
How AI-generated sexual images cause real harm, even though we know they are ‘fake’ Many women have experienced severe distress as Grok, the AI chatbot on social media site X, removed clothing from their images to show them in bikinis, in sexual positions or covered in blood and bruises. Grok, like other AI tools, has also reportedly been used to generate child sexual abuse… The Conversation · Jan 15
Facebook rebranded to Meta for VR — now it's laid off 1,000 people and shut down 3 VR game studios to catch up with AI Meta is shutting down three of its video game studios and laying off 1,000 people from its virtual reality department to focus and channel those resources into AI and wearable technology. Windows Central · Jan 15
Meta sets up 'top-level' Compute initiative to make sure its AI data centers get all the power they need - Zuckerberg promises 'tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time' Meta Compute will oversee AI infrastructure expansion, unify leadership, and plan for tens to hundreds of gigawatts over the next decade. TechRadar · Jan 15
Meta just killed some of its best Quest 3 game studios — and convinced me to buy a Steam Frame instead of a Quest 4 Meta just closed several VR studios, but VR gaming isn’t dead yet (I hope). TechRadar · Jan 15
As Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Meta Compute, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold META Stock? Meta’s new initiative, backed by massive AI data‑center and nuclear‑power commitments, keeps META in buy‑or‑hold territory for long‑term investors. Barchart · Jan 14
Meta closing its Deadpool VR, Resident Evil 4 VR, and Asgard's Wrath studios is bad news for Quest 3 owners, but plays right into Steam Frame's hands Meta has shut down three of its most significant VR game studios. While that's not great news for Quest 3 owners, it's excellent news for Valve's Steam Frame. GamesRadar · Jan 14
Meta Reduces Reality Labs Workforce While Pivoting to AI-Powered Glasses Meta cuts over 1,000 Reality Labs jobs to focus on AI-powered smart glasses and mobile metaverse experiences. International Business Times · Jan 14
Power Struggle: Why Big Tech Is Buying Nuclear Stocks Silicon Valley giants are directly funding nuclear energy infrastructure to guarantee the power needed for the next generation of artificial intelligence. MarketBeat · Jan 14
The ‘Magnificent 7’ are dying, and Wall Street is pretty happy about it But the dominance of the Mag 7 is likely to come to an end this year, many on Wall Street believe—if only because their valuations can’t exponentially go up forever. Fortune · Jan 14
Evening Standard · Jan 14 Sir Nick Clegg takes swipe at Instagram and calls for tougher tech regulation Sir Nick criticised the ‘TikTokification’ of Instagram, which is owned by Meta, where he claimed users were being ‘bombarded’ by content.
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Former tech insider warns social media has become a ‘poisoned chalice’ Sir Nick Clegg criticised Instagram for bombarding users with content that appears to be "much worse, particularly for younger people’s mental health"
PC Gamer · Jan 13 Meta is closing 3 VR studios and laying off roughly 10% of Reality Labs as it shifts focus from the metaverse to AI wearables, its next sure-fire, can't-miss idea Armature Studios, Sanzaru Games, and Twisted Pixel are done for.
Barchart · Jan 13 Worried About Nvidia’s China Business? CEO Jensen Huang Says This Is the Top Indicator to Watch. Nvidia is facing a great deal of uncertainty right now. Here's what to watch in 2026, according to Jensen Huang.
Android Central · Jan 13 Meta is reportedly slashing another 1,500 jobs, and it looks pretty bad for Meta Quest exclusives Reality Labs is reportedly seeing a 10% staff cut, mainly targeting VR development.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13 Football fan took his own life after using illegal ‘predatory’ betting sites, inquest told Coroner’s court hears how Ollie Long, 36, became ensnared in debt after using offshore operators run by ‘international criminal networks’
Barchart · Jan 13 Palmer Luckey Warns China’s ‘Most Powerful Weapon’ Isn’t a ‘Missile or Drone, It’s Their Ability to Control People’s Minds Through the Media’ Palmer Luckey argues China’s strongest weapon is propaganda, highlighting censorship’s social acceptance and its implications for technology, security, and markets.
Fortune · Jan 13 Meta is changing its performance review to reward output over effort The tech giant will wield bonuses to incentivize workers to improve output, mirroring review overhauls made at other tech companies.
Barchart · Jan 13 What’s Behind the Amazon Transformation from Mega-Cap Laggard to Breakout Monster Stock? After falling behind last year, AMZN looks ready to lead the Magnificent 7 pack in 2026. Here’s what the charts are saying now.
Texas Observer · Jan 13 Texas Police Invested Millions in a Shadowy Phone-Tracking Software. They Won’t Say How They’ve Used It. One sheriff who leads an anti-smuggling task force says the software helps “develop leads to eventually obtain probable cause.” Civil liberties experts say its use violates constitutional rights.