Sunday, March 15, 2026

Meta to Lay Off Up to 20% of Staff

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off up to 20% of its workforce, which translates to approximately 15,800 positions. This decision comes as the company shifts its focus from virtual reality and the Metaverse to investing heavily in artifi...

• Meta employs nearly 79,000 people as of December 31, 2025.
• The company has previously laid off 11,000 jobs in November 2022 and 10,000 in March 2023.

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Rivian stock gets shocking upgrade as Iran fears raise the stakes

Rivian Automotive's stock has been upgraded by TD Cowen, which raised its price target to $20, highlighting the potential of the upcoming R2 platform. This shift comes as Rivian prepares for its first customer deliveries in the second quart...

• TD Cowen upgraded Rivian to buy and raised the price target to $20.
• Rivian expects 62,000 to 67,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, up from 42,247 in 2025.

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A Florida Trucking Company Raised $158 Million From 2,000 Investors by Promising 200% Monthly Returns – Here Is Exactly How It Worked and Why Every Small Carrier Needs to Read It

Sanjay Singh's Royal Bengal Logistics, a Florida trucking company, raised $158 million from approximately 2,000 investors by falsely claiming it was a profitable operation generating $1 million monthly. Federal investigations revealed that...

• Sanjay Singh was sentenced to 23 years in prison for fraud.
• Royal Bengal Logistics raised $158 million from about 2,000 investors.

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Wiz investor unpacks Google’s $32B acquisition

Google has finalized its acquisition of cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion, making it the largest acquisition in the company's history and the biggest ever for a venture-backed startup. Shardul Shah from Index Ventures, Wiz's largest...

• This acquisition marks the largest venture-backed startup purchase in history.
• Wiz's founders previously created Adallom, which was also backed by Index Ventures.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the choice — if you have a Galaxy phone

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro represent a solid upgrade over the previous model, offering enhanced sound quality and active noise cancellation. However, to unlock their full potential, users must pair them with a Galaxy device, limiting their...

• The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro retail for $249.99.
• They offer improved sound quality and ANC over the Buds 3.

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Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface Isn’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon

Apple's Liquid Glass interface is set to remain in its product lineup despite recent upheavals in the company's design team. Additionally, ongoing issues with Siri have caused further delays in the rollout of the smart home hub, while iOS 2...

• Apple's Liquid Glass interface will not be replaced in the near future.
• Siri's ongoing issues have delayed the launch of the smart home hub.

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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [March 2026]

Google Messages is rolling out a series of new features aimed at improving user experience, including a Trash folder for recovering deleted chats and real-time location sharing options. The update also introduces encrypted RCS messaging bet...

• A new Trash folder allows users to recover deleted chats for up to 30 days.
• Real-time location sharing is now available with customizable duration options.

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MacBook Neo makes the rest of Apple’s lineup a whole lot harder to justify

The introduction of the MacBook Neo at $599 has created a significant shift in Apple's laptop offerings, making it difficult to justify the higher prices of existing models like the MacBook Air, which now starts at $1099. The Neo combines p...

• The MacBook Neo is priced at $599, significantly undercutting the MacBook Air.
• Compared to the MacBook Air, the Neo offers a 500 nit display and a premium build.

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