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Elon Musk says it’s more likely than not that you live in a simulation and not a physical universe. In 2021, he reacted to the 49th anniversary of the 1972 tennis video game Pong by tweeting, “49 years later, games are photo-realistic 3D worlds. What does that trend continuing imply...

Virtual reality (VR) might be some of the most controversial technology on the market.  While the technology that goes into making these headsets is groundbreaking, the only thing being shattered is the margins of companies getting in on the VR market. After a pretty rough year for market...

StartEngine CEO Howard Marks recently conveyed an odd message for a market downturn.  While many big players like Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. are downsizing, StartEngine might be looking to acquire other companies again. This most recent announcement comes on the heels of StartEngine...

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook had an estimated wealth of $1.5 billion as of January this year. That made him the 2,083rd richest person in the world, far behind the fortunes of Mark Zuckerberg ($142 billion) and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, with $189 billion to his name.  But...

By Miguel Medina Just a few days ago, Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) announced that PlayStation VR2, its own next-generation virtual reality headset, will go on sale in early 2023 with an MSRP of $550/€599. The box includes the PS VR2 headset, the PS VR2 Sense controllers, and the stereo headset...

Meta Platforms Inc's (NASDAQ: META) Facebook has announced that it is going to share details about Facebook users whose accounts may have been compromised due to security issues with various apps downloaded from iOS and Android.  According to a report, Facebook said that it has...

In June, Sheryl Sandberg stepped down as COO of Meta. However, the company has decided to continue paying for her security into 2023, citing "continuing threats to her safety." According to Meta, from Oct. 1 through June 30, 2023, the company will pay for security...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg won't be deposed over the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica data privacy case.  According to a report, Facebook has reached a settlement with the plaintiffs over the lawsuit.  A...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on his Facebook profile on Monday announcing the launch of Horizon Worlds In France and Spain.  He posted an image of the Zuckerberg avatar standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.  Mocking his photo, people...

In June, Sheryl Sandberg stepped down as COO of Meta Platform Inc (NASDAQ: META), after which, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg named long-term associate Javier Olivan as Sanberg's successor.  Olivan joined Facebook over 15 years ago, before joining the social media giant, he was with Siemens AG (...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) recently launched its most advanced chatbot, the BlenderBot 3.  People across the U.S. can chat with the bot on a website and share their opinions to help it improve.  The AI-backed chatbot can virtually talk about anything. In a blog post, Facebook ...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg, COO Sheryl Sandberg, and several other top executives will testify in a lawsuit about the Cambridge Analytica scandal.  According to the court filing in the San Francisco federal court, Zuckerberg will have to answer questions for up to...

Earlier in June, Sheryl Sandberg resigned from Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) as COO. She spent close to 11 years with the company.  Sandberg called her time at Meta the "honor and privilege of a lifetime" but joked that it's also "not the most manageable job anyone...

After reportedly freezing any new hiring and leaving vacancies unfilled, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) has decided to cut back on its planned office expansion in New York.  According to a media report, Meta has decided not to take the additional 300,000 square feet of space at 770...

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) plans to launch digital collectibles, despite the recent plunge in the cryptocurrency and non-fungible token (NFT) market. The goal, according to Meta head of fintech Stephane Kasriel, is to enable Meta users to monetize their digital content. "The opportunity...