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Meta vs. Snap: What Do Their Quarterly Revenue Trends Tell Investors?
Meta Platforms (META 1.22%) primarily generates revenue through advertising, and by offering digital communication applications and virtual reality hardware to users worldwide. It recently expanded an infrastructure partnership with Broadcom to…
For all its nonsense, 'Mystery Arena' is weirdly entertaining
TV game shows featuring members of the public are a rare breed in Japan, producers having long since decided that such activities are best left to minor celebrities. Yet in a curious coincidence, two of this month's major movie releases both…
UK games studio plunges into administration - in business since 2018
A UK games studio in business for nearly a decade has plunged into administration. Maze Theory Games, a Manchester-based company which develops immersive gaming stories in virtual reality (VR), has been in business since 2018. Its founders have…
VR program designed to ease parents' stress during kids' hospital stays
(WISH) — Most parents with young children will do anything for them, especially when they're not feeling well. However, with a serious hospitalization, the stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. That's why one hospital has recently come up…
This viral vibe-coded game turns Google Maps into a time machine
You are on a street. You see stone buildings, gas lamps, some men in long coats. Is this somewhere in Europe? Probably. But, when ? That is the question that WenWare adds to the formula of GeoGuessr, a popular game that shows Google Maps locations…
Charlotte's new time travel escape room changes based on your choices
Doors of Divergence is a new immersive, time-travel-themed escape room in Charlotte's Belmont neighborhood. Why it matters: Charlotte's appetite for experiential entertainment keeps growing, from virtual reality experiences to interactive game show…
National award for Bradford scheme inspiring young digital creatives
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford was named Best Use of Digital (UK) for its Bradford Digital Creatives programme at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2026. The awards, held on Wednesday, May 13, at Hilton Park Lane in London, recognise…
AI is wiping out entry-level jobs. Here's how colleges can fill the gap
Traditionally, the transition from classroom to career followed a familiar path: land an entry-level job, learn more through hands-on experience and continue building from there. That first job wasn't just employment; it was valuable career…
Little boy in Texas foster care wants a family to race cars with
AUSTIN, Texas — Every week on KVUE Daybreak, we feature children in the Texas foster care system with the hope of helping them find a permanent place to call home. Whether it's soaring through the clouds or digging through the dirt…
Inside Valve's Unusual Rollout Plan for the Steam Machine
Valve is once again stepping into the gaming hardware market, this time with the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. These devices aim to address past challenges with a more deliberate launch strategy, including a reservation system that limits…
Father's Day gifts 2026: Celebrate Dad with these 17 picks from our gift guide
As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* Father's Day 2026 is the perfect time to show the dads in your life how much they mean to you. Skip the…
Patrick Radden Keefe investigates Russian money in London through a teenager's suspicious death
New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe has become one of a small number of narrative non-fiction writers whose latest book is keenly anticipated. He has become such a byword for a certain kind of investigative reporting, he even cameoed as…
Triasima Portfolio Management inc. Cuts Stock Holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META
Triasima Portfolio Management inc. trimmed its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 29.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…
The Law After Tomorrow: A Fictional Look At AI, Legal Work, And The World Between 2026 And 2050
We tend to predict the future in small pieces. We ask what AI will do in the next six months. We ask what law firms will buy next year. We ask whether courts will permit this tool or that exhibit. We ask whether clients will accept AI-assisted…
Nvidia Stock Is the King of the AI Castle. History Tells Us It Will Fall Hard and Its Replacement Will Emerge From Thin Air.
Wall Street is currently obsessed with nothing but teraflops, model parameters, and hardware acquisitions. Acting like crazed prospectors during the California Gold Rush, investors are manic in their pursuit of any name that even whispers 'AI' in…
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