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Burry Warns Meta's AI Bet Will Crash Returns
Famed investor Michael Burry criticizes Meta's massive AI infrastructure plan, arguing it will destroy the company's asset-light model and crash return on invested capital.
Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick as President & Vice Chairman
Meta Platforms Inc. appoints former Goldman Sachs exec and presidential advisor Dina Powell McCormick as President & Vice Chairman. She will lead AI infrastructure strategy and global partnerships. Read more.
Google's AI Search Gets New 'Direct Offers' Ad Pilot
Google is piloting 'Direct Offers,' a new AI-powered ad format in Search that shows personalised discounts. The move aims to compete with OpenAI's GPT-5 and involves brands like Petco and Shopify.
USSD & WhatsApp Rental Scams Surge in India: I4C Alert
I4C warns of USSD call-forwarding scams where fraudsters pose as delivery agents. Learn how to protect your OTPs and avoid WhatsApp rental frauds. Stay safe!
Wife of Ex-IPS Officer Duped of Rs 2.58 Crore in Cyber Fraud
In a major cyber fraud case, the wife of a former IPS officer was cheated of Rs 2.58 crore in an online investment scam. The fraud began with an unsolicited message promising huge stock market profits. Read the full investigation details.
Meta's Urgent In-Person Meeting for Reality Labs Staff
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth calls a crucial in-person meeting for Reality Labs on Jan 14, breaking remote culture amid $70B losses. Staff told to prioritise attendance.
Meta's Critical Jan 14 Meeting Amid Reality Labs Cuts
Meta's CTO calls a crucial all-hands meeting as Reality Labs faces potential layoffs after $70B losses. Will Zuckerberg's hardware vision survive? Read the full report.
Rs 2000 Cr Mid-Day Meal Scam Exposed in Rajasthan
Rajasthan ACB files FIR in a massive Rs 2000 crore mid-day meal scam during Covid. 21 officials & suppliers booked for fraud, forgery & tender manipulation. Read details.
HC Refuses PIL Against Political Photos in Govt Ads
Vijayawada High Court declines to hear PIL alleging misuse of government ads for political promotion. The bench advises petitioner to approach the Supreme Court instead. Read the full details.
Meta Ray-Ban Glasses: New Features, Delayed Global Launch
Meta announces teleprompter & EMG 'handwriting' input for Ray-Ban Display glasses at CES 2026, but delays international rollout to focus on US supply due to high demand.
Meta Delays Ray-Ban Display Glasses Global Rollout
Meta postpones international launch of AI-powered Ray-Ban Display glasses due to high US demand. New teleprompter & EMG features unveiled at CES 2026. Read the full story.
Vietnam Decree 342/2025: YouTube Ads Must Be Skippable
Vietnam mandates skippable ads on YouTube and digital platforms from Feb 15, 2026. Users can skip video ads in 5 seconds. Read how this protects digital rights.
Meta Delays Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Rollout Outside US
Meta halts global launch of Ray-Ban Display glasses due to overwhelming US demand and limited supply. UK, France, Italy, Canada launch pushed to 2026. Read details.
Meta Pauses Ray-Ban Display International Rollout
Meta delays Ray-Ban Display smart glasses launch in UK, France, Italy, Canada due to unprecedented US demand and limited inventory. Get the full story on specs and reasons.
Zuckerberg's Meta Hiring Rule & Advice for College Students
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals his cardinal hiring rule and crucial advice for students: your social circle is the most important college decision. Discover his philosophy.
Meta AI Ad Policy Triggers Privacy Concerns in India
Meta's updated privacy policy, allowing AI training on user data from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, raises significant privacy alarms for Indian users. Understand the implications and what it means for you.
Haryana: Fresh Multi-Crore Property ID Scam in Sonipat Exposed
Haryana minister Vipul Goel flags a new property ID scam in Sonipat MC, suspending officials. This follows CM's probe into a Rs 1,500 crore work slip scam. Get the latest updates on the investigations.
Haryana's Rs 1,500 Cr Construction Worker Scam Probe
Haryana uncovers a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations and work slips. CM Nayab Singh Saini orders probe after Minister Anil Vij flags irregularities. Details inside.
Manus AI co-founder draws parallels with Zuckerberg
Meta acquires AI startup Manus for $2.5 billion. Co-founder Ji Yichao shares his journey as a dropout, mirroring Zuckerberg's path. Deal includes $500M retention pool.
OpenAI Testing Ads in ChatGPT Conversations
OpenAI is reportedly testing ads within ChatGPT responses to generate revenue. With 900M weekly users, this move could disrupt the digital ad market dominated by Google and Meta. Read more.
Meta Acquires Singapore AI Startup Manus
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus to boost its AI capabilities. Learn about the deal's details, Manus's technology, and what it means for the future of AI.
US Virgin Islands Sues Meta Over Scam Advertisements
The US Virgin Islands files a lawsuit against Meta, citing internal projections that 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and illegal content. Read the full details.
Meta's AI Lab Expands in Singapore Post Manus Acquisition
Meta's Superintelligence Lab is hiring in Singapore after acquiring Manus AI, even as it places 600 employees on non-working notice. Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang shares the dual strategy.
Meta Buys AI Agent Startup Manus to Boost Superintelligence Push
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI agent developer Manus to accelerate its 'personal superintelligence' ambitions and compete with Google and OpenAI. Details inside.
Noida Woman Loses Rs 65 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A Noida woman in her 60s was digitally arrested for 56 hours and scammed of Rs 65 lakh. Read the step-by-step account of the cyber fraud and learn how to stay safe.
Tamil composer GV Prakash loses Rs 20k to X scam
Tamil music composer GV Prakash Kumar lost Rs 20,000 to an emotional scam on X. The fraudster used a fake death story. Learn how to protect yourself from such social media fraud.
OpenAI Considers Ads in ChatGPT Responses: Report
OpenAI is reportedly exploring ad integration in ChatGPT, potentially tapping into user conversations as an 'advertising goldmine'. Could this challenge Google and Meta? Read more.
MBBS aspirant loses Rs 21 lakh in Kolkata medical seat scam
A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
Dina Powell McCormick resigns from Meta board
Meta's board sees a change as Dina Powell McCormick steps down. The company also advances new AI tools 'Mango' and 'Avocado' to rival Google and OpenAI. Read the full story.
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