Meta had a record year in 2025, yet the company plans to spend even more money in 2026 despite massive Reality Labs restructuring

Meta had a record Q4 and a record year in every regard, and the company is more than doubling down on AI and smart glasses in 2026.

Meta’s Reality Labs posts $6.02 billion loss in fourth quarter

Meta’s Reality Labs posts $6.02 billion loss in fourth quarter.

News publishers limit Internet Archive access due to AI scraping concerns

Outlets like The Guardian and The New York Times are scrutinizing digital archives as potential backdoors for AI crawlers.

Dispatch Is Censored on Nintendo Switch Due to Platform ‘Content Criteria’, Developer Says

Dispatch, the superhero workplace comedy made by Telltale veterans at AdHoc Studio, is out now on Nintendo Switch. But a number of excited new and returning players aren't super happy about the release, as it turns out the game has been pretty aggressively censored on the system.

SNAPSHOT: Capital Region BOCES students visit the virtual world of healthcare work

Capital Region BOCES students recently tried their hand at healthcare work in the virtual realm. Students in the Sterile Processing Technology program visited Maria College, where they used a virtu…

‘Nihilist Penguin’ Taking Over the Internet, Here’s Why

A scene from Werner Herzog’s documentary, Encounters at the End of the World, has gone viral on the internet. In the clip, a single penguin can be seen walking towards the mountains away from the herd. Dubbed the “nihilist penguin,” it has become an internet sensation over the past weeks. The clip has been used […] The post ‘Nihilist Penguin’ Taking Over the Internet, Here’s Why appeared first on Mandatory.

Is This 50-Year-Old Dirt Bike Doomed, Or Can The Internet Help These Guys Save It?

This is, in my opinion, exactly what the Internet is for: Bringing like-minded nerds together to help each other gain skills and knowledge.

Meta Quest 3S Quietly Drops Back to New Record Low, There’s Nothing Virtual About This VR Headset Deal on Amazon

The go-to VR headset for gaming and other immersive experiences is just $270, with 3 free months of Meta Horizon+ thrown in.

Reassessing Circle Internet Group (CRCL) After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Circle Internet Group at around US$69.96 is a bargain or just expensive hype, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. The stock has recently been under pressure, with a 7 day return of 3.8% decline, a 30 day return of 13.9% decline, and a year to date return of 16.2% decline. This may change how you think about both risk and potential opportunity. Recent coverage of Circle Internet Group has focused on its role in the...

Sonoma Valley High students get a VR lesson on the Holocaust

Sonoma Valley Chabad Jewish Center organized Tuesday’s event in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, which takes place on Jan. 27, the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz by …