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
The Era of Ambient Computing: Why AI Smart Glasses are the Next Frontier For over a decade, the smartphone has been the undisputed center of our digital universe. We glance down at our screens to navigate, communicate, and capture memories. However, a seismic shift is occurring. The industry is moving toward “ambient computing”—a world where … Read more
Techlash Intensifies: Meta Verdict Signals a Turning Point in Social Media Accountability A New Mexico jury’s decision to hold Meta accountable for harming children’s mental health and concealing knowledge of child sexual exploitation marks a pivotal moment. The $375 million verdict, while less than prosecutors sought, sends a clear message: the era of unchecked power … Read more