Study: Most Mealtime Screen Time Is TV, Not Social Media What a new study of mealtime screen time does—and does not—say. Reason · Aug 24
A blind Egyptian entrepreneur built an AI app that describes the world through audio, helping visually impaired users experience wildlife, objects and surrounding scenes through their phones When Karen Morad, a 16-year-old schoolgirl from Cairo, went on a Kenyan safari in June 2026, she experienced something she thought was impossible: “seeing” the animals around her despite being completely blind. That moment was made possible by ScribeMe, an AI-powered app created by her older brother, Mark, also blind,… The Times of India · Aug 24
Trump warns communities opposed to data centers are “making a mistake” — but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers “got the backlash they deserve” Data center opposition is quickly becoming a people versus President issue, but Trump says those opposed to data centers are making a mistake. TechRadar · Aug 24
Meta considering ‘kill switch’ for smart glasses amid outrage over secret filming Camera-equipped eyewear has attracted controversy and scorn for making it easier to film people without their consent The Independent UK · Aug 24
Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) said the circulation of social media content by armed groups "glorifies life in armed group ranks" and promotes "deceptive job offers." Since 2021, around 1,500 children have been recruited by armed groups, according to HRW. The Economic Times · Aug 24
New Zealand's government introduces legislation to ban social media for under-16s Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply. Euronews · Aug 24
Meta Must Fix the Feature That Made It a Fortune: Faces a Penalty Matching its Market Cap Meta is embroiled in a legal battle with 29 states over child safety concerns, potentially facing a $1.4T penalty. The case could reshape social media and set a major precedent. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
Soros Fund Management Opened a New Position in Nebius During Q2. What This Means for NBIS Stock. Soros Fund Management opened a new position of 310,000 Nebius shares valued at approximately $85.6 million during the second quarter, highlighting institutional interest as the company posts explosive AI cloud revenue growth. Barchart · Aug 23
Is there a pending AI ‘debt bomb’ crisis? No. This isn’t Enron 2.0 Fears of a datacenter buildout debt crisis are exaggerated. The risks are different than in the past and they are recoverable The Guardian - US · Aug 23
The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking some $29 billion in tax revenue with them Driven partly by proposed wealth taxes, some of America’s richest people have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into waterfront Florida real estate. Fortune · Aug 23
Quote of the day by Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel: 'Anyone that has a monopoly will pretend that they're in incredible competition' — exposing how tech titans bend the market in their favour Plenty of massive technology companies have come under fire in the last few years for antitrust violations TechRadar · Aug 22
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Discuss the "Irreparable Harm" Caused by "Unsafe Technology Targeting Children" in Emotional Message "It's hard to fathom..." Marie Claire · Aug 22
MarketBeat Week in Review – 08/17 - 08/21 Stocks fell this week as Treasury bond buybacks, oil prices, and Walmart earnings weighed on markets, while Bitcoin rallied; MarketBeat analysts cover Moderna, NVIDIA, Meta, RTX, and more. MarketBeat · Aug 22
ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the major GTA 6 leaks to Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Meta, Rockstar and more for August 22, 2026. TechRadar · Aug 22
Creative Bloq · Aug 22 Meta's new social media app swaps photos and reels for your own AI-generated video games But will Pocket's social vibe coding catch on?
Android Central · Aug 21 Meta patent might solve privacy concerns on smart glasses with a 'hardware lock' A Meta patent seeks to solve the severe backlash its AI glasses have received over major privacy concerns.
TechRadar · Aug 21 Are Meta smart glasses doomed to fail like Google Glass? Have your say on what fate is most likely for wearable cameras There couldn't be a worse time for Meta and Samsung to release new smart glasses, but what could they do instead?
MarketBeat · Aug 21 Meta Platform's Legal Issues Could Become Much More Than A Q2 Earnings Headache Meta faces a multi-state trial over youth social media addiction, with plaintiffs seeking up to $1.4 trillion, adding legal risk after $2.4 billion in Q2 legal expenses hurt earnings.
The Times of India · Aug 21 Man claims Meta fired him after he refused to sign a Green Card letter for a Chinese visa worker, seeks $1 million in lawsuit James Tillinghast, a former Meta employee, has filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that he was fired after he refused to sign a letter seeking Green Card for a Chinese employee in 2024. The lawsuit said that the letter that Tillinghast refused to sign contained factual assertions that he…
International Business Times · Aug 21 The Meta Trial Could Lead To Substantial Changes To Social Media Platforms. Here's How. A new report claims that a landmark trial against Meta could end up with substantial changes to the way social media platforms are structured.
TechRadar · Aug 21 Forget Wetherspoons — patchwork bans won't fix the Meta glasses' privacy crisis, so what comes next? With activists pushing back and venue bans multiplying, Britain's Meta glasses privacy crisis has reached a boiling point, leaving policymakers balancing a complex legal nightmare: public safety vs consumer rights.
The Economic Times · Aug 21 Meta sued for over $1 million after manager refused to back employee’s green card petition A former Meta manager has sued the company, alleging he was fired after refusing to sign a reference letter supporting an employee’s US green card petition because he believed it contained inaccurate claims. He is seeking damages, including more than $1 million in claimed economic losses.
The Economic Times · Aug 21 US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial The plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey identified in California court records as P. M-Y., had alleged the platforms' owners - Meta Platforms, Google and Snap Inc - contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 Meta AI Glasses Cinema Crackdown Could Penalise Blind Filmgoers Alongside Pirates British cinemas are considering restrictions on Meta AI glasses to prevent piracy, but these measures could impact visually impaired users who rely on the technology for accessibility
The Economic Times · Aug 21 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla buy 200-year-old Irish castle near Blackwater River; this 440-acre estate is so huge, it takes 5 minutes to walk from kitchen to the dining room Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, estimated at between €20 million and €30 million. The 440-acre property, built in 1830, is so expansive it reportedly takes several minutes to walk from the kitchen to the dining…