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Is Meta's Metaverse Dream a Trillion-Dollar Irish Fairy Tale?

Is Meta's Metaverse Dream a Trillion-Dollar Irish Fairy Tale?

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$4.2 Billion. That’s the operating loss Meta’s Reality Labs division piled on this quarter—by itself. Let that sink in. So, despite the encouraging words from Mark Zuckerberg about how great the metaverse will be, the reality is a bit harsher judging solely by the figures. Are we seeing a stroke...

Meta's Reality Labs Focuses on AI and AR Amidst Rising Expenses

Meta's Reality Labs Focuses on AI and AR Amidst Rising Expenses

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Meta's Q1 2025 earnings call highlighted the company's strategic shift towards AI and AR innovations, particularly in smart glasses, even as expenses in its Reality Labs division continue to rise. The company is experiencing success through its partnership with Ray-Ban, while facing increasing competition and evolving technological landscapes in the...

XR Shake-Up: PICO, Unity Rival, & Meta's Smart Glass Surge!

XR Shake-Up: PICO, Unity Rival, & Meta's Smart Glass Surge!

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The Extended Reality (XR) environment is experiencing a seismic change, led by the collision of four critical components. PICO's aggressive developer push, the emergence of the Tuanjie Engine as a Unity competitor, and the surprising success of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are collectively reshaping the market. This piece breaks down...

Meta's AI Secret Weapon: Why It's Crushing Apple and Google

Meta's AI Secret Weapon: Why It's Crushing Apple and Google

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Forget the metaverse. Seriously. Everybody has been occupied analyzing Mark Zuckerberg’s digital amusement park and crying over Reality Labs’ $4.2 billion in quarterly red ink. At the same time, Meta has been building the most powerful AI empire under the radar, one that dwarfs Apple’s and Google’s efforts. It's a...

Meta Stock in 2025: Still a Buy? AI, Ads & Metaverse Reality

Meta Stock in 2025: Still a Buy? AI, Ads & Metaverse Reality

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Meta Platforms (META), the tech titan that mostly runs Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is under relentless pressure from investors. As those debates continue the company is never out of the news. As we look beyond 2025, it’s clear that the company is making some incredible strides while simultaneously continuing to...

Meta's AI Investments Fuel Growth Amidst Rising Metaverse Losses

Meta's AI Investments Fuel Growth Amidst Rising Metaverse Losses

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Fast forward to 2025, and Meta Platforms Inc. is really trying to figure it all out. They’re pouring billions into artificial intelligence (AI) and mixed reality, all while facing historic financial losses from their metaverse division. Their earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter just reached $6.43, blowing past...

Meta's Metaverse Gamble: Is Zuck's Vision Worth $50 Billion?

Meta's Metaverse Gamble: Is Zuck's Vision Worth $50 Billion?

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Meta is killing it right now. Let's not pretend otherwise. The Q1 2025 numbers are staggering: revenue up, profits soaring, AI integration humming along. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp – business as usual from the top of the social media food chain. Threads is even finding its footing! But behind all that...

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5 Ways Crypto Regulation Unleashes DeFi's Trillion-Dollar Future

Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...

5 Ways Crypto Regulation Unleashes DeFi's Trillion-Dollar Future

Humanity Protocol's H Token A Fairdrop Revolution or Just Hype?

The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...

Humanity Protocol's H Token A Fairdrop Revolution or Just Hype?

Humanity Protocol's Palm Scan ID: Privacy Savior or Dystopian Nightmare?

A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...

Humanity Protocol's Palm Scan ID: Privacy Savior or Dystopian Nightmare?

Zuckerberg's AGI Dream Is A Decentralization Nightmare: Here's Why

Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...

Zuckerberg's AGI Dream Is A Decentralization Nightmare: Here's Why

Metaverse Flop to AI Domination? Zuck's Next Power Play

Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...

Metaverse Flop to AI Domination? Zuck's Next Power Play

Zuckerberg's AI Ambitions Face Scrutiny Amidst Image Overhaul

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is currently navigating a complex path, attempting to redefine his public image and position himself as a leading figure in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg has made no secret of his desire to see Meta take the lead in artificial general intelligence (AGI)....

Zuckerberg's AI Ambitions Face Scrutiny Amidst Image Overhaul

POAP NFTs: Your Digital Ticket to Collectible Memories

Calloutcoin.com aspires to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving marketplace of blockchain and crypto. We provide rigorous research on NFT standards, metaverse technology, digital identity solutions and the most recent DeFi innovations. Today, it's time to dive into Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) NFTs, a unique way to...

POAP NFTs: Your Digital Ticket to Collectible Memories

POAPs Aren't Just NFTs They're the Future of Digital Identity

DeFi might seem like a remote world, but I’ll never forget being at a DeFi conference last year. The typical panicky lunge for registration lines, relatable uncomfortable small talk… but then, wait, what’s this. Rather than needing to keep up with a paper name tag, I simply scanned a QR...

POAPs Aren't Just NFTs They're the Future of Digital Identity