Meta’s Reality Labs cuts sparked fears of a ‘VR winter’

Meta’s deprioritizing virtual reality in favor of artificial intelligence and Internet-connected smart glasses raised concerns about the future of the industry.
A former Trump official wants to build a massive data center in a remote corner of Greenland. Will it work?

Construction is yet to begin on the facility, but it’s aiming to hit a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts by the end of 2028.
Trump administration unlawfully suspended EV charger infrastructureprogram, U.S. judge rules

The judge ruled in favor of 20 states as well as the District of Columbia, which had contested the Department of Transportation’s move.
Russia and Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the territorial dispute was a central issue for the tripartite talks.
I spent the week with tech CEOs. Here’s what they’re talking about

Four themes were top of mind for tech executives at Davos, and they were all about AI.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ‘optimistic’ Senate Agriculture will advance crypto bill despite differences

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is “very optimistic” the Senate Agriculture Committee’s updated cryptocurrency market structure bill will move forward.
Nvidia director Persis Drell resigns with $26 million worth of stock after decade on board

Nvidia’s board now has 10 directors, including CEO Jensen Huang,
Megacap earnings next week could lift a stock market that’s broadening out. Here’s what’s ahead

Earnings kick into high gear next week with four behemoths set to report: Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Tesla on Wednesday and Apple on Thursday.
Databricks obtains $1.8 billion in additional debt ahead of IPO

Databricks is among the highly valued technology companies that are primed to go public in 2026.
Two stocks investor Kevin Simpson snapped up amid the volatility that stand to benefit from the AI buildout

The companies are among the opportunities he sees outside of the “Magnificent Seven” for his firm’s growth strategy.