Is the Metaverse Finished? Meta Shares Surprising Update on Its $77 Billion VR Project

Meta Announces Changes to Horizon Worlds As Meta’s vision for a world in virtual reality dims, significant alterations are on the horizon for the company’s flagship platform, Horizon Worlds. By the end of March, this virtual reality realm will be phased out, with Meta opting to distance VR from its broader online Metaverse. Horizon Worlds […]
Supermicro leaders accused in $2.5 billion AI smuggling operation to China

Federal prosecutors have charged three individuals connected to Super Microcomputer Corp. in a significant plot to smuggle billions of dollars in U.S. artificial intelligence technology to China, using counterfeit documents, shell companies, and deceptive equipment, according to officials. The accused allegedly channeled $2.5 billion worth of AI servers to China, including a staggering $510 million […]
Rivian and Uber unveil a $1.25 billion partnership for robotaxis in 25 cities

Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, shared insights on import tariffs during an appearance on The Claman Countdown. Meanwhile, Rivian and Uber revealed a significant partnership on Thursday, valued at up to $1.25 billion, aimed at fast-tracking their development of self-driving vehicles. Together, they plan to roll out as many as 50,000 fully autonomous robotaxis in the […]
Hegseth asks for $200 billion for the Iran conflict — ‘It requires funding to defeat bad people’

Update on Military Operations in Iran During a press conference at the Pentagon on March 19, 2026, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon has requested $200 billion from the White House for ongoing military actions in Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” which commenced on February 28. “As far as $200 billion, I […]
Pentagon asks Congress for over $200 billion for Iran conflict

Army Seeks Additional Funding Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict Army Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the Pentagon plans to request more funding from Congress as Operation Epic Fury moves into its third week. During a Pentagon news briefing, Hegseth indicated that this additional funding request aims to cover operational expenses and replenish U.S. weapon […]
Pete Hegseth Questioned About Pentagon’s $200 Billion Request for Iran Conflict

Pentagon Seeks Additional Funding for Iran Operations On Thursday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed inquiries regarding the Pentagon’s request for $200 billion focused on the conflict with Iran. Reports indicate that the Pentagon has approached the White House for congressional approval of this significant funding for what they are calling Operation Epic Fury. Daily Caller […]
Hegseth states he is pursuing $200 billion to replenish the U.S. stockpile of bombs and missiles following the Iran war.

Military Funding Amid Iran Conflict On Thursday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth seemed to confirm that the Trump administration is contemplating seeking $200 billion from Congress due to ongoing tensions with Iran. According to a report from the Washington Post, the Pentagon has urged the White House to request this $200 billion in order to replenish […]
Reasons Behind Bitcoin’s Decline Amid $1.1 Billion in ETF Inflows

Simply put Bitcoin’s value dropped by roughly 4-5%, despite the U.S. spot ETF seeing more than $1.1 billion in inflows over a week. Soaring oil prices and ongoing inflation have made traders cautious about potential rate cuts. Attention is shifting toward the crucial support level of $70,000 as macroeconomic factors drive short-term fluctuations. Bitcoin seems […]
DHS shutdown has resulted in at least $2.5 billion in losses so far, according to economists

Economic Impact of DHS Shutdown WASHINGTON — According to White House economists, the ongoing month-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has caused an estimated $2.5 billion loss to the economy. This figure is in addition to over $90 billion in losses resulting from last year’s unprecedented shutdowns. The current estimate from the White […]
‘Pokémon Go’ Users Accidentally Helped Provide 30 Billion Images for Delivery Robot Training

Using Pokémon GO Data for Delivery Robots Almost ten years after Pokémon GO transformed our world into an augmented reality playground, the vast data gathered from millions of players is now being repurposed to improve how autonomous delivery robots navigate urban streets. Niantic Spatial, the team behind the popular game, has joined forces with Coco […]