Technology

Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Dream Dies at the Hands of an Indifferent Public — $80 Billion Gone

No product can survive public indifference, regardless of the investment behind it. Meta is shutting down Horizon Worlds on VR — off the Quest store in March, fully dark by June 15 — after close to $80 billion in losses. Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse was killed not by active rejection but by something arguably worse: the profound, persistent indifference of the public it was built...

Instagram Removes Encrypted DMs: Is This the Beginning of a Trend?

The removal of end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages, confirmed for May 8, 2026, has raised fears that other platforms might follow suit. Meta disclosed the change through a quiet update to its help documentation. Privacy experts warn that if the trend spreads, the landscape for secure digital communication could deteriorate significantly. Encryption on Instagram launched in 2023 as an opt-in feature following Zuckerberg's 2019...

Microsoft’s AI: A New Era of Diagnostic Efficiency and Accuracy

Microsoft has announced a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence, introducing a system that promises a new era of diagnostic efficiency and accuracy in...

From Wall Street Journal to WhatsApp: Zuckerberg’s AI Recruitment Unveiled

Details from the Wall Street Journal, coupled with a WhatsApp group chat named "Recruiting Party," have unveiled Mark Zuckerberg's meticulous and aggressive strategy to...

Legal Cloud Over Microsoft AI: Authors Cite Pirated Book Training

A legal cloud has descended upon Microsoft's artificial intelligence division, as a group of high-profile authors has filed a lawsuit alleging the company trained...

Free AI Assistant Revolution: Google’s Gemini CLI Transforms Coding Workflows

A revolution in AI-assisted coding has begun with Google's release of Gemini CLI, a free artificial intelligence assistant that fundamentally transforms how developers approach...

Tesla’s Robotaxis Under Federal Probe After Displaying Erratic Behavior on Debut

Tesla's highly anticipated Robotaxi service has immediately come under federal scrutiny, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launching an investigation. The US's...

Billions of Passwords at Risk: Urgent Call for Security Upgrade

An urgent call for internet users to upgrade their digital security has been issued after the discovery of 16 billion login records, many tied...

Chinese Competitors Celebrate as American Companies Face Political Sabotage

International business rivals stand to benefit significantly from American political conflicts that threaten to undermine leading technology companies through reduced government support and market...

The Future is Now: Everyday AI Gadgets That Are Game-Changers for Your Home

When we hear "AI gadgets," we might think of distant futuristic concepts, but the reality is that artificial intelligence is already here, acting as...

Adelaide’s Green Spaces Threatened? Tesla Project Sparks Tree Removal Fears

Adelaide's green spaces are at the heart of a heated debate as conservation groups and local activists raise alarm over the potential removal of...

Musk’s Fallout with Trump Escalates Over “One Beautiful Bill” Budget Blowout

Elon Musk has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s flagship budget bill, warning that it jeopardizes both government efficiency and the electric vehicle sector. In...

Global Cybercrime Network Smashed in Joint Operation Targeting Russian-Led Hackers

A coordinated international crackdown has struck a major blow to one of the world’s most sophisticated cybercrime networks, dismantling the infrastructure behind multiple malware...

Tesla’s Image Tanks as Musk’s Political Ties Backfire, Says Marketing Professor

Elon Musk’s deep involvement with Trump’s Doge office has led to a dramatic erosion of Tesla’s brand, according to marketing professor Scott Galloway. Tesla’s...