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Big Tech

Zuck Chooses the Red Pill With 30% Cuts to Metaverse Budget

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You might recall that in 2021, Zuckerberg deemed the metaverse so vital to the future he renamed the entire company after it.

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Can Samsung’s TriFold Steal Thunder from Apple’s Next-Gen Mystery Phone?

Shoppers in the US will be able to buy the new foldable during the first quarter of 2026, though the pricing hasn’t been shared yet.

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Can Google Conquer Its Nvidia Dependency?

Gemini was trained on Google’s in-house chips, which look like a cheaper and more efficient alternative to Nvidia’s cutting-edge products.

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Meta’s Antitrust Win May Be a Coup for Big Tech

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Artificial Intelligence

With Gemini 3, Google Gains Ground on OpenAI

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Executives are touting Gemini 3, which comes eight months after the chatbot’s 2.5 model, as a “massive jump” for AI.

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Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft, OpenAI (Finally) Finalize Terms of Not-Quite Divorce

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After long deliberations, OpenAI is finally transforming from a non-profit entity into a for-profit company — with Microsoft still involved.

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Amazon Still Wants an Alexa in Every Home. Hence, Her M-AI-keover

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With new leadership, the company is looking to revive its entire hardware line — and dig itself out of a giant money hole

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