Meta, formerly known as Facebook, recently reported its Q4’23 earnings, which exceeded expectations and resulted in a surge in stock prices to new all-time highs. The company outperformed both earnings-per-share and revenue projections, reporting an impressive $5.33 EPS on $40.11 billion in revenue. One of the standout surprises from Meta’s earnings report was the announcement…
Former Liberal MP Craig Kelly has reported a hacking incident on his social media account after an offensive tweet was shared. Kelly took to Twitter to inform his followers that his account had been compromised and that he had already reported the incident to the platform. In a screenshot accompanying the post, Kelly shared an…
I recently had the opportunity to try out Apple’s new Vision Pro, their highly anticipated augmented reality headset. The device, which was released on February 2nd, is packaged in typical Apple fashion, with a fabric mask that protects the goggles and comfortable fabric straps. The fabric mask can be easily removed to reveal the sleek…
Apple Vision Pro, a groundbreaking spatial computer, has made its way to Apple Store locations throughout the United States. This innovative device is set to revolutionize the way people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment. To celebrate the arrival of Apple Vision Pro, Apple team members joined customers in-store, creating an atmosphere of…
Five years ago, 23andMe was one of the most talked-about startups in the world. With its innovative DNA testing kits, millions of people were eager to learn about their ancestry by simply spitting into a test tube. The company gained widespread recognition when Oprah Winfrey named its kit as one of her favorite things, and…
During a fiery hearing in the US Senate, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, which oversees Instagram and Facebook, offered a heartfelt apology to families who claimed that their children had been harmed by social media. Addressing them directly, Zuckerberg expressed his empathy, stating that “no-one should go through” the experiences they had endured. Alongside…
During a Senate hearing on online child safety, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued an apology to parents in the audience who claimed that Instagram had played a role in their children’s suicides or exploitation. The apology came after Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questioned Zuckerberg about whether he would directly apologize to the affected parents. Zuckerberg…
Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, Wash., has exceeded analysts’ expectations in its latest quarterly earnings report. The company reported earnings of $2.93 per share on sales of $62.02 billion for the quarter ended December 31. Analysts had predicted Microsoft earnings of $2.77 per share on sales of $61.1 billion, making Microsoft’s performance even more impressive. On…
Google parent company Alphabet (GOOGL) has released its fourth quarter earnings report, surpassing consensus estimates for both earnings and revenue. However, despite the positive results, GOOGL stock experienced a decline as the core advertising business slightly missed expectations. Investors expressed concerns about the potential impact of generative artificial intelligence on internet search. For the quarter…
Amazon’s Prime Video made a significant move in the streaming industry by introducing ads on its video service, which boasts a subscriber base of over a hundred million. While the active viewership in the U.S. may be lower compared to some competitors, analysts at MoffettNathanson view Amazon’s strategy as a disruptive force that could generate…
