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Meta is reportedly planning steep cuts to its metaverse division, according to Bloomberg. This is happening just a few years after the company changed its name from Facebook to reflect its renewed interest in that same metaverse.

Bloomberg notes that the metaverse department could get hit with significant budget cuts in the near future, with layoffs potentially occurring early next year. The


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Something smells delicious today. The pumpkin pie from Thanksgiving is gone and we haven't started on the Christmas baking just yet, but we're all in line for a sweet treat today because it's National Cookie Day.

Cookie Monster is celebrating today with friends on Sesame Street and here in the outside world, we have some sweet deals in store. Just like National Coffee Day, this cookie celebration


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Deidre Catucci, with her father, William
  • Deirdre Catucci's father found his large home too quiet and empty after the 2020 death of his wife.
  • Catucci moved him into a unit inside her apartment building so she could keep a closer eye on him.
  • Her son lives with her, and his older brother rents a studio right next door to his granddad.

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John Morgan likes to travel via private jet.
  • Billionaire John Morgan shares five key mindsets for building and maintaining wealth.
  • Morgan credits his success to embracing imposter syndrome, luck, and professional independence.
  • He emphasizes the importance of delegating, avoiding debt, and seizing opportunities when they arise.

Billionaire John Morgan sometimes wakes in a rush


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Gerstner said he expects more philanthropists and companies to announce donations.
  • Brad Gerstner helped spearhead "Trump Accounts" and said he worked with the Dells on their donation.
  • The Altimeter Capital CEO expects a "steady drumbeat" of other donations by companies and philanthropists.
  • Other CEOs have pledged to match investments in the accounts of



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Google is rolling out its Android 16 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) 2, meaning your device could be due for an update.

The Android 16 QPR2 update comes with a number of new features that should improve performance, ease of use, and more. Here are three new features to check out.

Add widgets to your lock screen

The updated Android 16 allows you to add widgets that appear on your lock screen when



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Apple's recent iOS 26 overhaul included a plethora of major additions and complete system makeovers, but there were even more tweaks, settings, and customization settings that flew under the radar for many users.

One of those was a subtle update to a feature known as Vehicle Motion Cues, launched last year as part of a new suite of accessibility tools, including eye-tracking powered by machine



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  • "Stranger Things" finally returned for its fifth and final season in November.
  • When the show began almost 10 years ago, many of its stars were unknown child actors.
  • Now, the kids of "Stranger Things" are adults and making moves in Hollywood and beyond.

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The Harvard Youth Poll also found that 52% of people ages 18-29 trust AI to help them complete school or work assignments.
  • Young people are pessimistic about the impact AI will have on their job prospects, per a new poll.
  • 59% of Americans surveyed between 18 and 29 believe AI poses a threat to their job prospects, a new Harvard Youth Poll says.
  • The poll also found that 52% of

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