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Meta Platforms enjoys stock surge after smashing Q1 earnings expectations
Meta Platforms (META) stock experienced a 14% surge on Thursday after the company's Q1 results, released late Wednesday, exceeded expectations. The company also raised its forecast for the current quarter while lowering its expense outlook.…
UK watchdog puts brakes on Microsoft’s record $69 billion Activision deal
In a stunning turn of events, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked Microsoft's proposed acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, a deal valued at $69 billion. This move has put a halt to what would have…
Amal spacecraft offers fresh insights into the origins of Mars’ moon Deimos
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Amal spacecraft has captured the most detailed images to date of Deimos, Mars' smaller moon, as it orbited within 62 miles (100 kilometers) of the celestial body. The images, released on Monday, provide an…
Meta forges ahead with AI research, rejecting Elon Musk-backed pause request
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and top executives are heavily focused on artificial intelligence (AI) development, according to the company's Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth. He revealed that Meta has no plans to pause AI research,…
Hazzaa Al Mansoori becomes first Arab increment lead for an ISS expedition
On March 28th, 2023, the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft undocked, marking the official commencement of Expedition 69. This historic mission includes Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Arab increment lead for an International Space Station (ISS)…
Indian space program places 36 satellites in their intended orbits
A launch vehicle operated by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched 36 satellites into orbit today. ISRO's official Twitter account announced that LVM3 carried 5,805 kg of payload to Low Earth Orbit for its…
Meta Platforms will test a monthly subscription service
In an effort to help content creators grow and build communities, Meta Platforms is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified. This service lets users verify their accounts with a government ID and get a blue badge. It…
Screens on Galaxy Z Fold 3 crack after warranty expires
After warranty expires, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 screens crack for no reason. Apparently, some Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 users are experiencing cracks in their foldable displays. Even worse, the damage occurs after the warranty has expired…
Spotify will reduce its workforce by 6 percent
In an effort to prepare for a possible recession, music streaming company Spotify Technology announced on Monday that it is planning to lay off 6% of its employees. This is approximately 600 jobs, adding to the glut of layoffs in the…
Amazon Web Services to invest $35 billion in Virginia data centres
The governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, announced Friday that Amazon Web Services plans to invest $35 billion in new data centers within the state by 2040. This will be the state's largest economic investment in history. According to a…