Technology

Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Failed Where Facebook Succeeded — Understanding the $80 Billion Gap

Facebook succeeded by connecting people to things they already wanted. The metaverse failed by asking people to want something new. That difference — simple in description, devastating in consequence...

Instagram DM Encryption Gone: What the Digital Rights Community Is Saying

The decision to remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages, effective May 8, 2026, has generated strong responses...

Google Removed a Health AI Feature That Relied on Amateur Community Opinions

A feature on Google Search that used AI to present health tips sourced from internet communities has been...

Microsoft’s Powerful Backing for Anthropic Reveals How Much Is at Stake in AI’s Battle With the Pentagon

The sheer power of Microsoft's decision to back Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon reveals just...

Musk’s xAI Wins Permit for Massive Mississippi Datacenter Power Station

In a unanimous vote, the Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board has granted Elon Musk’s xAI a permit for...

Meta’s Push for Video Continues with Instagram’s PiP and iPad Enhancements

Meta is continuing its aggressive push into the video space with two significant enhancements to Instagram designed to improve content consumption. A test of...

From Inspiration to Litigation: Musk’s Strange Journey with OpenAI

Elon Musk's journey with OpenAI has taken a strange and winding path, from inspiration to litigation. Once the inspirational co-founder who helped launch the...

The $999 Question: Is the Pixel 10 Pro’s 10x Optical Zoom Worth It

Google's new Pixel 10 Pro, starting at $999, makes its biggest hardware statement with a powerful 48MP telephoto camera capable of 10x optical zoom....

Minor Update for Apple Watch, Major Leaps Elsewhere in Apple’s Lineup

An Unbalanced Refresh Cycle Revealed A revealing software leak has painted a picture of an unbalanced year for Apple's hardware updates. While most of...

The AI War Expands: Musk Threatens Apple Lawsuit, Reignites Feud with Altman

The rivalry between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has escalated into a new battle, with Musk threatening to sue Apple over its App Store...

The Hidden Cost of AI: GPT-5’s Power Hungry Performance Sparks Debate

OpenAI's latest creation, GPT-5, is making waves not just for its advanced capabilities but for the significant environmental questions it raises. As the company...