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...

iOS 18’s Quiet Revolution: 2 Powerful Privacy Features Every iPhone User Should Know

Apple made waves with iOS 18, spotlighting Apple Intelligence and a refined UI—but hidden beneath the hype were two essential privacy upgrades that quietly...

EU Warns TikTok Over Ad Transparency Failures, Faces Multi-Billion Euro Fine

The European Commission has issued a stern warning to TikTok, accusing the platform of breaching EU digital laws by failing to provide transparency in...

The Automation Ambition: Silicon Valley’s Vision for a Post-Work World

Silicon Valley is no longer dreaming about replacing a few jobs with artificial intelligence — it’s planning to replace nearly all of them. Behind...

GTA 6 Trailer 2 Breaks Records with 475 Million Views: Rockstar Showcases Stunning Gameplay on Base PS5

Grand Theft Auto VI continues to dominate headlines as Rockstar Games confirms that the second trailer for the highly anticipated title has shattered viewership...

Elon Musk’s Vision Advances: SpaceX Employees Vote to Create Starbase City in Texas

In a major step toward realizing Elon Musk’s vision of a company-run city, residents in Boca Chica, Texas—most of whom are SpaceX employees and...

Amazon Fires Back at Starlink: Launches First Wave of Kuiper Satellites to Deliver Global Internet

Amazon has officially entered the space internet race, launching its first 27 satellites for Project Kuiper from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Monday evening. Riding...

US Antitrust Crackdown on Big Tech Marks a Turning Point as Tesla Falters

The United States is stepping up its campaign against Silicon Valley's dominant tech giants, signaling a significant shift in regulatory force that may reshape...

UK Enforces Landmark Online Safety Rules to Shield Children from Harmful Content

In a decisive move to protect children online, Ofcom has unveiled strict new regulations compelling tech companies to block harmful content or face...

Meta Under Fire for Rushed Moderation Changes and Lax Response to Hate Speech During UK Riots

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under sharp criticism from its independent oversight board for implementing major content moderation...

Lost or Stolen Phone? Essential Steps to Lock Down Your Data and Stay Protected

Losing your phone or having it stolen can feel like losing your digital life — from personal memories to sensitive financial data. But taking...

UK Set to Launch Long-Distance Drone Deliveries for NHS and Critical Infrastructure by 2026

The UK is preparing to revolutionize healthcare logistics and infrastructure maintenance with new drone regulations that could take effect by 2026. The planned changes...

Humanoid Robots Faceplant in Debut Half-Marathon, Trail Far Behind Human Runners in Beijing Showcase

In a groundbreaking but glitch-ridden event, 21 bipedal robots took on human athletes in a half-marathon in Beijing, aiming to showcase China’s advancing...