Monthly Archives: July 2025

Meta’s big AI spending blitz will continue into 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to continue his company’s artificial intelligence spending blitz well into the next year as rival tech giants do the same.

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What screen time does to children’s brains is more complicated than it seems

Screen time has become synonymous with bad news – but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems

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Mark Zuckerberg Details Meta’s Plan for Self-Improving, Superintelligent AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told investors that his new research lab will focus on building AI models that can learn with minimal human input.

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Aurora’s autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.

The company has also opened another facility in Phoenix as it scales driverless operations.

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Figma’s IPO price hit a $19.3B valuation out of the gate

In what should be a surprise to no one, Figma priced its IPO shares above its already increased previously announced range.

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Trump Ends Tariff Exemption for Small Packages

Starting in September, US buyers on sites like Etsy and eBay may face higher tariffs on goods from abroad.

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EBay stock surges on earnings beat, rosy guidance

EBay reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in its quarterly report.

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Figma prices IPO at $33, above expected range

Software developer Figma is poised to debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, becoming the latest high-profile tech company to go public.

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‘Superintelligence’ Will Create a New Era of Empowerment, Mark Zuckerberg Says

Mr. Zuckerberg made his comments about the hypothetical artificial intelligence as Meta posted a 36 percent quarterly increase in profit and a 22 percent jump in revenue.

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Microsoft Backs Up A.I. Spending With $27.2 Billion Quarterly Profit

The company’s results are likely to ease investors’ worries that big investments in artificial intelligence aren’t paying off.

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