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Meta pivots to AI smart glasses as metaverse bet struggles

The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

BBC News - Dec 05, 2025 3:31am EST

Social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are getting banned for under-16s in Australia?

Guardian UK - Dec 05, 2025 3:16am EST

Taiwan bans Chinese social media app RedNote for one year on fraud risks

It said that it will block access to the app, describing it as one that is "potentially becoming a high-risk area for online shopping fraud."

CNBC - Dec 05, 2025 3:16am EST

England World Cup draw: Could AI help Thomas Tuchel win 2026 tournament?

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

BBC News - Dec 05, 2025 2:51am EST

Putin questions U.S. punishing India for buying Russian oil, as Modi gives him red-carpet welcome

“The United States itself still buys nuclear fuel from us for its own nuclear power plants. That is also fuel,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his first visit to India in four years.

NBC News - Dec 05, 2025 2:39am EST

'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.

BBC News - Dec 05, 2025 12:12am EST

LeBron James did this for 18 years and 1,297 games. Until Thursday.

The NBA's all-time leading scorer saw a scoring streak come to an end, but helped his team deliver a win in the process.

NBC News - Dec 05, 2025 12:11am EST

When the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India’s courts

Indian courts are adopting AI and emerging technologies to tackle backlogs and bureaucracy, yet success depends on addressing ethical safeguards and effectively training judges and citizens for responsible implementation.

Global Voices - Dec 05, 2025 12:01am EST

FDA chief says Biden administration withheld data on heart risk from Covid vaccines

Myocarditis is a known — but small — side effect risk of the mRNA Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, information that federal agencies have discussed openly since 2021.

NBC News - Dec 04, 2025 11:33pm EST

Russia Bans Snapchat, FaceTime: Report

Deccan Chronicle - Dec 04, 2025 10:53pm EST

'I don't know how I'm going to cope': Teens will be banned from social media in Australia next week

Emma Mason has campaigned for Australia's under-16s ban on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms since her daughter Tilly took her own life. But the new law is dividing opinion.

Sky News - Dec 04, 2025 10:53pm EST

Many Somali Americans, most of them U.S. citizens, are fearful of Trump’s immigration policies

A native of Minnesota who is of Somali descent said people in his community are afraid to leave their homes despite their citizenship status.

NBC News - Dec 04, 2025 10:38pm EST

What do teens think of Australia's social media ban?

Under-16s in Australia have begun having their accounts closed on Meta platforms, as the country prepares to ban teenagers from social media platforms.

Sky News - Dec 04, 2025 9:39pm EST

Nvidia’s $100-billion deal with OpenAI not finalized, chip maker’s CFO says

Deal would add to the $500-billion in bookings Nvidia has already secured, Colette Kress says

The Globe and Mail - Dec 04, 2025 7:23pm EST

Why Do Trump’s Favorite Tech Bros Look So Sad?

This was supposed to be their year—but a historically unpopular president and fears of an A.I. stock market crash loom large over Silicon Valley.

Slate - Dec 04, 2025 7:18pm EST

‘Signalgate’ Inspector General Report Wants Just One Change to Avoid a Repeat Debacle

Wired News - Dec 04, 2025 7:17pm EST

The more that people use AI, the more likely they are to overestimate their own abilities

Live Science - Dec 04, 2025 7:17pm EST

Waterstones would sell books written by AI, says chain's boss

James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

BBC News - Dec 04, 2025 7:08pm EST

Prosecutors to seek death penalty in killing of exotic dancer found burned, beaten and shot on Arizona highway

In court filings, prosecutors said Mercedes Vega was killed to prevent her from testifying in court and because she cooperated with authorities.

NBC News - Dec 04, 2025 6:45pm EST

New Baldness Drug Boosted Hair Growth by 539% in Trials

Gizmodo - Dec 04, 2025 6:32pm EST

Biden commerce secretary to join Costco board as company sues over Trump's tariffs

Gina Raimondo led the agency responsible for crafting U.S. trade policy during all four years of Democrat Joe Biden's presidency.

NBC News - Dec 04, 2025 6:19pm EST

Commission's call for interest for AI Gigafactories pushed to spring 2026 | Euractiv

Euractiv - Dec 04, 2025 6:03pm EST

Meta stock climbs 4% on report of planned metaverse cuts

The Facebook parent company changed its name to Meta in October 2021 to signal its pivot beyond social media.

CNBC - Dec 04, 2025 5:43pm EST

State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'

NPR - Dec 04, 2025 5:30pm EST