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Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is a social media and technology conglomerate that operates various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus VR. Led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company has become a household name and has divisions dedicated to advertising, virtual reality, and more. Competitors in the space include Google, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat.

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A Rising Star at Microsoft Promises a Restored Xbox—and No ‘Soulless AI Slop’

By Aaron Holmes · Mar 20, 2026 9:06am PDT

On a brisk, sunny San Francisco day last week, Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Microsoft’s $24 billion gaming business, had a very packed schedule. The videogame industry had gathered for the Game Developers Conference at the venerable Moscone Center downtown, and Sharma had meetings with the heads of several multibillion-dollar game publishers that... On a brisk, sunny San Francisco day last week, Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Microsoft’s $24...

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8 Questions Investors Need to Ask About SpaceX’s IPO

By Theo Wayt · Mar 20, 2026 6:00am PDT · 5 comments

SpaceX is aiming to raise tens of billions of dollars as soon as this summer in what could be the largest initial public offering in history. While CEO Elon Musk has proven he’s uniquely skilled at convincing investors to buy into his grand visions at gigantic valuations, anyone considering buying into the SpaceX IPO may be right to ask whether... SpaceX is aiming to raise tens of billions of dollars as soon as this summer in what could be the...

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Uber’s Self-Driving Car Quest

By Martin Peers · Mar 19, 2026 5:00pm PDT

For all the attention Nvidia gets for its relentless pace of new business partnerships, it can’t hold a candle to Uber. The ride-hailing giant seems to be on a quest to go into business with anyone who’s ever thought about developing a self-driving car. On Thursday, it announced a robotaxi deal with Rivian, the electric truck maker that is... For all the attention Nvidia gets for its relentless pace of new business partnerships, it can’t...