One of the great mismatches between promise and reality in modern technology history is drawing to a close. Meta has confirmed that Horizon Worlds will exit VR platforms in stages — first from the Quest store in March, then from all VR devices on June 15. Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse vision, which promised to host a billion people, is ending with a user base so...
Meta has confirmed the removal of end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages, effective May 8, 2026. But critics say the company's official explanation — low user uptake — may not tell the whole story. The announcement came through an update to Meta's help pages and a revised news post, drawing little initial attention.
The feature had been on Instagram since 2023, following Zuckerberg's 2019 commitment...
Google has confirmed the removal of a search feature that displayed AI-organized health tips gathered from online communities. "What People Suggest" was designed to...
Microsoft has put a compelling national security case for Anthropic before federal judges in San Francisco, arguing in a court brief that the Pentagon's...
Elon Musk’s xAI has won a significant victory in Mississippi after the MDEQ approved a 41-turbine methane gas plant in Southaven. The permit authorizes...
Strip away the noise of the past few months — the collapsed $100 billion deal, the circular investment controversy, the chip diversification announcements —...
In one of the largest private funding transactions ever completed, Anthropic has raised $30 billion at a valuation of $380 billion. The AI company's...
WhatsApp has unveiled Strict Account Settings, a revolutionary security feature designed to protect users from advanced digital attacks. The one-click activation provides multiple defensive...
In a significant development for artificial intelligence governance, TikTok confirmed Thursday that it has finalized an ownership restructuring establishing a majority American-owned entity featuring...
YouTube has created a time management feature that serves educational purposes for young users learning self-regulation. The platform now provides daily time limits for...
