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Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has reportedly acquired a minority stake in EssilorLuxottica (OTC:ESLOF). What Happened: Meta has acquired nearly 3% of EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian eyewear giant behind brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley, reported Bloomberg on Tuesday,...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg once shared his bold vision, indicating that virtual and augmented reality would one day replace mobile phones as the dominant computing platform. Now, nearly a decade later, how close is Meta to achieving that future? What Happened: In a 2015...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has the potential to outshine Meta Platforms, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Ray-Ban smart glasses, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. What Happened: Over the weekend, Kuo highlighted Apple’s lag in the smart glasses market, especially compared to Meta’s Ray-Ban models....

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has been dealt a legal blow in Japan as a court has ruled that the company infringed on patents held by Pantech, resulting in a ban on the sale of its Pixel 7 series smartphones. What Happened: A Japanese court has ruled that Google violated a...

Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) is gearing up for its next big product reveal, officially confirming its summer Unpacked event for July 9 in Brooklyn, with a teaser that hints at a major foldable launch. What Happened: The invitation released on Monday, featuring the phrase "Ultra Unfolds,"...

The Trump Organization is entering the wireless industry with plans to launch a smartphone called the "T-1 Phone," priced at $499 and promoted as being manufactured in the U.S.—a promise experts say may not hold up under scrutiny. What Happened: Announced on Monday, the T-1 Phone will debut...

The Trump Organization is entering the wireless industry with plans to launch a smartphone called the "T-1 Phone," priced at $499 and promoted as being manufactured in the U.S.—a promise experts say may not hold up under scrutiny. What Happened: Announced on Monday, the T-1 Phone will debut...

Anker Innovations Technology Co. Ltd. has issued a recall for more than 1.1 million PowerCore 10000 portable chargers following reports of fires, explosions and injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). What Happened: Last week, Anker officially recalled the...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly making a big push for exclusive content in preparation for the launch of its new premium virtual reality headset next year, which aims to compete with Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro. What Happened: Meta is in talks with major entertainment...

It’s been a whirlwind of a week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), with the tech giant making headlines for a variety of reasons. From a potential overhaul of its operating systems to a significant camera upgrade, and from being in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump to a possible tariff...

Years after a controversial split, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and Palmer Luckey are teaming up again—this time to equip U.S. soldiers with next-gen combat headsets. What Happened: On Thursday, Meta and Luckey-led defense tech startup Anduril Industries announced a...

As tech's most influential minds rethink the future of computing, their vision faces a market still not sold on the alternatives. What Happened: Last week, in a video, Jony Ive, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) legendary former design chief, described smartphones and laptops as "legacy products,"...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reportedly plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses in late 2026 to compete with Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Ray-Bans. What Happened: Apple has ramped up efforts to begin mass production of prototypes by the end of this year with overseas suppliers, reported...

On Tuesday, at Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google I/O 2025, Sergey Brin admitted his past missteps with Google Glass. What Happened: During a surprise interview, Brin said that he "made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass," adding that he didn't know much about the consumer...

On Monday, Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, a 5.8 mm-thin, 163-gram smartphone, just four months after unveiling the rest of the S25 series. What Happened: The ultra-slim device features a 6.7-inch display, a dual-camera system, and the company's latest AI-powered...