Meta
The Ghost in the Machine: Why China Intervened in Meta’s Tiny Dutch VR Deal
A tiny Dutch VR startup’s sale to Meta triggered a high-level review from China, revealing a new strategy to protect “young crop” technologies.
Snap’s Strategic Surrender: Why Settling the Addiction Lawsuit is a Canary in the Coal Mine for Big Tech
Snap’s settlement in the social media addiction lawsuit is a pivotal moment, signaling a major shift in tech accountability and the risks for Meta, and TikTok.
The $2 Billion AI Deal Caught in the Crossfire: Why China is Scrutinizing Meta’s Latest Acquisition
Meta’s $2bn AI startup deal hits a snag as China reviews the purchase, signaling a new era of geopolitical risk for global tech M&A and innovation.
The Great Unbundling That Isn’t: Why Big Tech’s Antitrust Armor Is Stronger Than Ever
The US is waging war on Big Tech monopolies, but the giants are winning. Here’s why old antitrust rules don’t apply to the new digital world.
Meta’s Next Frontier: Why the Quiet Acquisition of AI Startup Manus is a Game-Changer
Meta’s quiet acquisition of AI agent startup Manus signals a massive bet on embodied AI, robotics, and the future of the Metaverse. Here’s what it means.
Meta’s Newest Gambit: Why the Manus AI Acquisition is a Major Signal for Investors
Meta’s acquisition of AI robotics firm Manus signals a major strategic shift towards embodied AI, impacting its stock, investors, and the tech economy.
Meta’s Llama: A Stroke of Branding Genius or a Costly AI Joke?
Does the name of Meta’s AI model, Llama, hint at a fatal flaw or a brilliant market strategy? We dive deep into its impact on finance and investing.
The £10 Link Tax: Is Facebook’s New Subscription the End of the Free Social Web?
Meta’s test of a £9.99 subscription for sharing links signals a major shift from free, ad-supported models to a paid, SaaS-like future for social media.
Meta’s Billion-Dollar Pivot: Why AI Smart Glasses Are Replacing the Metaverse Dream
Meta is strategically pivoting from its costly metaverse vision, reallocating billions toward developing AI-powered smart glasses for a more immediate impact.
The Metaverse is on Hold: Why Meta’s Pivot to AI is a Defining Moment for Tech Investing
Meta is slashing its metaverse budget to chase the AI boom. We analyze the profound financial implications for investors and the future of tech.
Zuckerberg’s Big Pivot: Why Meta is Ditching the Metaverse Dream for the AI Gold Rush
Meta is pivoting hard, slashing its metaverse budget to go all-in on the AI gold rush. Discover why and what it means for the future of tech.
EU vs. Meta: The Antitrust Battle That Could Define the Future of AI
Brussels is set to launch a major antitrust probe into Meta’s AI use in WhatsApp, a move that could reshape the future of AI competition and regulation.