NASDAQ:META 9 November 2025 - 11 February 2026

Meta stock slips after-hours as $10 billion Indiana AI data center plan sharpens focus on spending
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Meta stock slips after-hours as $10 billion Indiana AI data center plan sharpens focus on spending

Meta shares closed down 0.3% after announcing a $10 billion Indiana data center for AI, with investors weighing heavy spending. Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square revealed a $2 billion Meta stake, calling the stock undervalued for AI. A German court ordered Meta’s Edge Network to pay Deutsche Telekom €30 million over network fees. Meta executive Jennifer Newstead filed to sell 515 shares under a preset plan.
February 11, 2026
Reddit’s leadership shake-up lands as in-app search climbs past 80 million weekly users
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Reddit’s leadership shake-up lands as in-app search climbs past 80 million weekly users

Reddit named Amit Puntambekar executive vice president of consumer engineering and promoted Jim Squires to chief marketing officer and Laura Nestler to EVP of community. The company says weekly Reddit search usage rose to over 80 million after merging it with its AI-powered Reddit Answers feature. Executives are testing new search placements and richer AI results to keep more research activity on the platform.
February 11, 2026
U.S. senators roll out ‘SCAM Act’ to curb scam ads on Facebook and other social platforms
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U.S. senators roll out ‘SCAM Act’ to curb scam ads on Facebook and other social platforms

U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego and Bernie Moreno introduced the bipartisan SCAM Act Wednesday, requiring social media platforms to verify advertisers and respond quickly to scam reports. The bill follows reports that Meta could earn $16 billion in 2024 from ads linked to scams and illegal products. Enforcement would fall to the FTC and state attorneys general. Meta said scam reports have dropped 58% in 18 months but questioned the effectiveness of new ID checks.
February 4, 2026
X outage: Elon Musk’s platform, formerly Twitter, back after Downdetector flags thousands of U.S. reports
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X outage: Elon Musk’s platform, formerly Twitter, back after Downdetector flags thousands of U.S. reports

Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, went offline Sunday, triggering over 19,000 U.S. outage reports on Downdetector before service mostly returned in about 45 minutes. NetBlocks said the disruption was not caused by nationwide internet filtering. X did not respond to requests for comment. Users reported delays, broken timelines, and login issues during the outage.
February 2, 2026
SpaceX asks FCC to approve 1 million solar-powered AI data-center satellites
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SpaceX asks FCC to approve 1 million solar-powered AI data-center satellites

SpaceX has asked the FCC for approval to launch up to 1 million solar-powered satellites as orbital data centers for AI processing. The company says the satellites would use laser links for data transfer, with Ka-band radio as backup. The filing also seeks waivers to speed up regulatory review. The request follows reports of possible merger talks between SpaceX and xAI.
February 1, 2026
Meta’s Reality Labs lost $19 billion in 2025 — what it means for Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse reset
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Meta’s Reality Labs lost $19 billion in 2025 — what it means for Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse reset

Meta’s Reality Labs posted a $19.2 billion operating loss for 2025, with fourth-quarter losses at $6.0 billion on $955 million in revenue. Meta expects Reality Labs’ losses in 2026 to remain at similar levels. The division cut about 10% of staff, with up to 1,000 jobs affected. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said most investment is now going toward glasses and wearables.
February 1, 2026
Open-source AI “guardrails” stripped off as hackers eye exposed models, researchers say
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Open-source AI “guardrails” stripped off as hackers eye exposed models, researchers say

Researchers identified over 175,000 internet-exposed open-source AI systems, with hundreds lacking safety guardrails and vulnerable to exploitation, according to SentinelOne and Censys. Nearly half of the hosts enabled tool-calling features, and about 30% were based in China, 20% in the U.S. Most ran versions of Meta’s Llama or Google’s Gemma models.
January 29, 2026
Technology News 28.01.2026
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Technology News 28.01.2026

Samsung previewed a pixel-level privacy feature for the upcoming Galaxy S26, allowing users to obscure screen content and notifications in public. Patreon will require Apple subscription billing by Nov. 1, 2026, after Apple renewed its App Store mandate. Meta beat Q4 estimates with $59.89 billion revenue, while Reality Labs posted a $19.1 billion loss for 2025.
January 28, 2026
Zuckerberg to testify as Meta, TikTok and YouTube face first youth addiction trial
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Zuckerberg to testify as Meta, TikTok and YouTube face first youth addiction trial

A Los Angeles jury will hear claims this week that Meta, TikTok, and YouTube designed their platforms to addict children and harm mental health. Plaintiff K.G.M., 19, alleges the apps worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts. Snap settled with the plaintiff on confidential terms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify.
January 26, 2026
Will AI Kill the Smartphone? OpenAI, Meta and Amazon Fuel a New Gadget Threat
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Will AI Kill the Smartphone? OpenAI, Meta and Amazon Fuel a New Gadget Threat

Global smartphone shipments are projected to fall about 6% this year, with no rebound expected in 2027, according to Counterpoint’s Yang Wang. The Economist reports Apple and Android face new competition from AI-first devices backed by OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon. Rising chip prices and manufacturing bottlenecks are squeezing phone makers. OpenAI plans to launch a device in the second half of 2026.
January 26, 2026
150 Million Passwords Exposed: Gmail and Facebook Logins Found in Open Database
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150 Million Passwords Exposed: Gmail and Facebook Logins Found in Open Database

A security researcher discovered an unsecured database with about 149 million username-password pairs, including millions linked to Gmail and Facebook accounts. The cache, traced to infostealer malware, was removed after the alert. The database included credentials for banking, streaming, crypto, and government accounts, with no password protection or encryption.
January 25, 2026
Technology News 23.01.2026
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Technology News 23.01.2026

Apple’s iOS 26 introduced a Liquid Glass design, criticized for reducing legibility; users can disable it in Settings under Accessibility by enabling Reduce Transparency. Nvidia is set to launch Arm-based N1/N1X laptops with Lenovo and Dell, targeting a spring release. AMI Labs, led by Yann LeCun, announced plans to build world-model AI systems and is valued around $3.5 billion. Meta’s Andrew Bosworth signaled a shift from VR to AR and mobile after Reality Labs layoffs.
January 23, 2026
Nova Launcher bought again: Instabridge says it will keep the Android favorite alive — but ads are already showing up
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Nova Launcher bought again: Instabridge says it will keep the Android favorite alive — but ads are already showing up

Instabridge has acquired Nova Launcher and is considering ads in the free version, while Nova Launcher Prime will remain ad-free. Users and tech sites report ad tracking code and new ad permissions in the latest update, with some already seeing ads in the app drawer. Instabridge says Nova is not shutting down and is exploring paid tiers. The app now lists Instabridge as developer on Google Play.
January 21, 2026
Before You Factory Reset Your Android Phone: The 2026 Checklist to Save Your Data, Protect Your Accounts, and Avoid “Ghost” Devices
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Before You Factory Reset Your Android Phone: The 2026 Checklist to Save Your Data, Protect Your Accounts, and Avoid “Ghost” Devices

India is weighing new mobile security rules, sparking debate among phone makers. Instagram addressed a password reset issue after reports of phishing risks. Android Authority warns users risk losing data or access to banking and authentication apps if they factory reset phones without preparation. Factory resets are rising as security concerns grow in 2026.
January 12, 2026
Nothing Removes Lock Glimpse Lock Screen Ads in Latest Update — Meta Bloatware and App Recommendations Also Get Changes (Jan 10, 2026)
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Nothing Removes Lock Glimpse Lock Screen Ads in Latest Update — Meta Bloatware and App Recommendations Also Get Changes (Jan 10, 2026)

Nothing will remove the Lock Glimpse lock screen feature from most Nothing Phone (a) Series devices, except the Lite model. The company also announced easier removal of Meta system services and the ability to disable app recommendation prompts during setup. Disabling Meta services on the Phone (3a) Lite now triggers a reboot and removes them from the system partition until a factory reset.
January 10, 2026
Technology News 09.01.2026
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Technology News 09.01.2026

Nvidia’s market cap soared from $345 billion to $4.6 trillion in three years, with data-center revenue reaching $51.2 billion in Q3 fiscal 2026. OpenAI asked contractors to upload real work assignments to benchmark AI models, according to WIRED. Apple’s blue Trail Loop band dropped 25% to $74.70 on Amazon. OpenAI and Common Sense Media endorsed a California ballot measure on AI safety for children.
January 9, 2026
CISA Issues Urgent Spyware Warning For iPhone And Android — How To Secure Your Smartphone Today (November 28, 2025)
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CISA Issues Urgent Spyware Warning For iPhone And Android — How To Secure Your Smartphone Today (November 28, 2025)

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has warned that advanced spyware is targeting iPhone and Android users through messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, and SMS. Attackers use techniques such as malicious QR codes, fake app updates, and zero-click exploits to compromise devices. CISA urges especially high-risk users to tighten smartphone security immediately.
November 28, 2025
Do Not Disturb Is the New Self‑Care: What Today’s Research Reveals About Phone Addiction, Habits and Digital Overload (November 28, 2025)
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Do Not Disturb Is the New Self‑Care: What Today’s Research Reveals About Phone Addiction, Habits and Digital Overload (November 28, 2025)

GQ and The Washington Post published new reports November 28 showing frequent phone notifications and constant checking erode focus and mental health. A study covered by NDTV finds most Instagram “addiction” is habitual, not clinical. The European Parliament is moving to restrict social media for under-16s. Researchers link notifications to anxiety and sleep problems.
November 28, 2025
Technology News 21.11.2025
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Technology News 21.11.2025

Google says Pixel 10 phones now support direct file transfers with Apple devices using an AirDrop-style protocol. The feature works with iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but only on Pixel 10. Meta’s Quest 3S VR headset is $250 on Amazon for Black Friday, including Gorilla Tag and a three-month game subscription.
November 21, 2025
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