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Meta’s $19 Billion VR Gamble Shows the Limits of Metaverse Ambitions

February 2, 2026 by Mintu

The Cost of Betting on the Future Too Early

Few technology companies have committed as aggressively to virtual reality as Meta. What began as a bold rebranding in 2021 — when Facebook officially became Meta — has since evolved into one of the most expensive long-term bets in modern tech history. In 2025 alone, Meta’s Reality Labs division burned through $19.1 billion, surpassing the already staggering losses recorded in 2024. Despite years of investment, high-profile product launches, and relentless messaging around the metaverse, Reality Labs continues to operate at a scale that raises fundamental questions about viability, timing, and strategic focus. As 2026 begins, Meta’s own leadership admits that … Read more

Meta Defies AI Cost Fears as Profits Surge Amid Legal Storm

January 30, 2026 by Mintu

Meta Wows Wall Street as AI Spending Soars and Legal Pressures Mount

Meta Platforms entered 2026 surrounded by skepticism. Wall Street had grown wary of ballooning artificial intelligence expenditures, policymakers were sharpening their knives over data center expansion, and regulators were preparing to put the company’s social media practices under unprecedented legal scrutiny. Yet, against this backdrop, Meta delivered one of its strongest earnings performances in years — reshaping investor sentiment almost overnight. The company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report didn’t merely exceed expectations; it reframed the debate around whether massive AI investments can coexist with profitability. Meta posted $59.89 billion in revenue, comfortably surpassing analyst forecasts, while earnings per share reached $8.88 … Read more

Mark Zuckerberg Predicts the End of Smartphones and Their Replacement

March 18, 2025 by Mintu

For almost three decades, smartphones have dominated our daily lives, shaping how we communicate, work, shop, and entertain ourselves. However, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the era of handheld devices is coming to an end. In less than a decade, he envisions a future where smartphones will become obsolete, replaced by AI-powered augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. Zuckerberg’s claim isn’t just a futuristic fantasy—it reflects an ongoing technological revolution. Meta, Apple, Google, and Samsung are already investing billions in AR and AI to bring this vision to life. With the introduction of cutting-edge devices like Meta’s Orion smart glasses, … Read more