Facebook Is Killing Oculus

Facebook, which today changed its name to Meta just for fun, is making changes to its virtual reality division to match its rebrand. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced that the company would transition away from the Oculus branding beginning in 2022.

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Locast Ordered to Pay $32 Million Fine; Never Exist Again

In a dismal end to its promise to deliver free, legal broadcast streaming solutions to Americans who would otherwise lack television access, the over-the-air streaming service Locast has agreed to pay a $32 million fine and cease operations for good, according to a Thursday court filing.

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Global Money Laundering Watchdog Says Uh, Yeah, Better Regulate Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies need to be reigned in by proper regulations, or risk fueling widespread criminality and malfeasance, claims the Financial Action Task Force, a global anti-money laundering watchdog, which published a new report on the subject Thursday.

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Biden’s Budget Chief Defends Pared-Down Agenda: ‘This Is How The Sausage Gets Made’

Experts believe the package is still not enough to lower emissions and prevent millions of deaths as the planet warms.

Wall Street Journal’s Defense Of Trump’s Lie-Filled Letter Backfires Badly

The paper said it printed Trump’s falsehoods without fact checks because it trusts readers “to make up their own minds.”

Michelle Obama Will Guest Star On Final Season Of ‘Black-ish’ In 2022

The former first lady said she’s long been a fan of the ABC comedy’s “wit and all-around brilliance.”

American Airlines Diverts Jet After Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant

The flight attendant was punched at least twice and had “multiple broken bones in her face,”

Sen. Burr’s Brother-in-Law Called Stock Broker One Minute After Call With Senator

After Sen. Burr dumped more than $1.6 million in stocks a week, he called his brother-in-law, according to a filing.

Oklahoma Carries Out Third Consecutive Botched Execution After Years-Long Hiatus

Before Grant’s killing, his execution could have provided evidence for a trial over Okla.’s lethal injection protocol.

Historic Hearing On Big Oil’s Climate Denial Features… More Industry Denial

Democrats will subpoena several companies to obtain documents as part of an ongoing probe into climate disinformation.