AMD's stock is surging, here's why
AMD is on pace to close at an all-time high with the biggest percentage increase since July of 2020 thanks to a deal with Facebook.
Plenty of pitfalls await Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘metaverse’ plan
When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the “metaverse” — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet, merge virtual life with real life and create endless new playgrounds for everyone — he promised that “you’re going to able to do almost anything you can imagine,” but that might not be such a great idea.
US Senate bill would limit big tech mergers
Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation that seeks to make it harder for Amazon.com and other tech giants to make acquisitions.
Nvidia riding Metaverse wave with crucial chip production
U.S. Bank wealth management CIO Eric Freedman and Sarge986 president Stephen Guilfoyle weigh in on tech sector movement.
Facebook slammed for stifling 'wrong-think' on climate change
Facebook has gotten more aggressive in promoting claims about a climate change consensus, adding fact-check-style “information” notes to various posts. Climate experts have condemned the move, attacking the study on which the claim of “consensus” is based and faulting Facebook for becoming an Orwellian thought police.
Facebook shutting down facial-recognition program
According to the tech giant, more than a third of Facebook's daily active users who have opted into its facial recognition setting will no longer be automatically recognized in photos and videos and its facial recognition template used to identify more than a billion people will be deleted.
Journalists venture beyond their newsrooms to try to cash in
The current boom in newsletters is creating new opportunities for some high-profile journalists to capitalize on their personal brands, potentially earn more income and get greater editorial autonomy than they typically enjoy.
An 'eraser button': Focused ideas could help bridle Big Tech
Lawmakers are getting creative as they introduce a slew of bills intended to take Big Tech down a peg. One bill proposes an "eraser button" that would let parents instantly delete all personal information collected from their children or teens.
Patagonia is boycotting Facebook, urges other companies to do the same
Patagonia is doubling down on its decision to stop all paid advertising on Facebook Inc. platforms, urging other companies to join the sportswear company in its boycott of the social-networking company as it faces widespread scrutiny following the release of internal documents.
Facebook rebranding to Meta 'terrifying': Parler CEO
George Farmer on Facebook's metaverse rebranding, arguing people want less Big Tech entering their lives.
Facebook rebrand is ‘stuff of nightmares’: Parler CEO
Parler CEO George Farmer reacts to Facebook changing its name to Meta.
Parler CEO on Facebook rebrand, Trump’s social media platform
Parler CEO George Farmer reacts to Zuckerberg’s unveiling of ‘Meta’ and former President Trump’s new social media platform called Truth Social.
Facebook investor exposes metaverse rollout as distraction of ‘desperation’ from whistleblower scandal
Elevation Partners co-founder Roger McNamee revealed the truth behind Facebook's timely rebrand on "The Claman Countdown."
Facebook name change draws skepticism on social media
Facebook plans to go all-in on the metaverse and will do so with a new name: Meta.
Facebook unveils new name as company dives deep into metaverse
As Facebook plans to go all in on the metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact with each other in a computer-generated environment, the tech giant has announced it will take on a new name: Meta.
Facebook early investor: Metaverse rollout thrown together in 'desperation'
Elevation Partners co-founder Roger McNamee says the social media giant's latest business venture is a distraction from recent revelations.
Facebook expected to unveil name change, outline metaverse vision amid steady backlash
The metaverse, a virtual-reality space where users can interact with each other in a computer-generated environment, will be a major area of investment and important part of Facebook's strategy going forward, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Sen. Blackburn calls on Facebook to target criminals using platforms for human trafficking services
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Marsha Blackburn calls on Facebook to make a stronger effort to target criminals after a series of leaked documents revealed how the platform facilitates human and drug trafficking.
FTC begins looking into Facebook disclosures
Federal Trade Commission staffers have begun looking into disclosures that Facebook Inc.’s internal company research had identified ill effects from its products, according to people familiar with the matter.
Mark Zuckerberg, wife named in racial, sexual harassment lawsuits filed against ex-aide by ex-household staff
Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have been sued by two former household workers who allege sexual harassment and racial discrimination from a former aide, according to reports.



















