Singapore plans to introduce legislation early next year requiring social media platforms to roll out stronger safeguards for teens, including the potential implementation of daily time limits, according to Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo. If platforms cannot or will not introduce these protections, Singapore intends to raise the minimum access age for … Read more
Microsoft shares surged roughly 15.5% on July 30, adding approximately $450 billion in market value between consecutive closes after reporting an 18% revenue increase and issuing a fiscal first-quarter constant-currency growth guide of about 45% for Azure, according to financial data cited by the Motley Fool. How Microsoft’s Record-Breaking Gain Compares to Recent Tech History … Read more
Meta Platforms shares dropped 10% following a second-quarter earnings report that missed Wall Street consensus estimates and delivered weaker-than-expected third-quarter revenue guidance, according to financial disclosures released after the market closed. Mark Zuckerberg is driving a massive capital expenditure push into artificial intelligence infrastructure, lifting projected 2026 spending to a range of $130 billion to … Read more
ICE Officer Who Shot Colombian Man Had History of Mental Health Struggles, Family Says David Brouillette, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot and killed 25-year-old Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, has a documented history of mental health challenges and violent behavior, according to relatives … Read more
Twenty-six former Meta Platforms employees have filed a lawsuit in federal court in Oakland, California, alleging that the company’s recent layoff process discriminated against workers with disabilities, pregnant employees, and those on medical leave. The plaintiffs, representing six states and Washington, D.C., claim Meta used productivity metrics and AI token usage data that failed to … Read more
Meta Platforms shares fell 2.6% Thursday as investors reacted to the company’s massive capital expenditure plans aimed at securing dominance in the artificial intelligence sector. According to internal documents reviewed by Reuters, Meta intends to spend as much as $145 billion on AI infrastructure this year, a figure that highlights the mounting costs of the … Read more
Ant Group’s robotics unit, Robbyant, has unveiled LingBot-Depth 2.0 and LingBot-Vision, a pair of artificial intelligence models designed to improve how robots perceive transparent surfaces like glass and mirrors. By focusing on edge detection and structural efficiency, the Hangzhou-based firm aims to resolve a long-standing challenge in robotics: navigating unpredictable, real-world environments. How does LingBot-Vision … Read more
Meta is diversifying its revenue streams by introducing paid subscription tiers for Instagram and WhatsApp, offering features like “ghost” story viewing and extended visibility. According to reports from RTS, these “Plus” memberships cost approximately three francs per month and allow users to view stories without appearing in the view list or extend story duration to … Read more
Vodacom Group is spending approximately R7.7-million annually on personal security for CEO Shameel Joosub, according to the company’s FY2026 integrated report. This expenditure, previously undisclosed as a standalone line item, surfaced following a South African Revenue Service (Sars) ruling that classified such protection as a taxable fringe benefit, forcing the company to restate prior-year financial … Read more
The recent regulatory intervention in the Manus case has sent a chill through the global tech ecosystem. For years, the playbook for Chinese entrepreneurs seeking international capital and scale was simple: relocate the headquarters to a friendly offshore hub, restructure the corporate entity, and pursue global acquisitions. This strategy, often aimed at mitigating geopolitical friction, … Read more