by Kelli Ballard | Mar 18, 2023 | Articles, Business News, Good Reads, Opinion
Meta is heading to the chopping block again with another round of layoffs. This makes the second time since November the social media company has cut jobs and positions. But is CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “year of efficiency” strategy really about being transparent and...
by Keelin Ferris | Jul 8, 2022 | Articles, Business News, Good Reads
A new age of how people conduct business and live has begun. Crypto offers international currencies. The metaverse promises an escape from reality into an alternate universe, and NFTs sell for millions, even as millions of people laugh off the idea as ridiculous. EU...
by Keelin Ferris | Apr 20, 2022 | Articles, Opinion, Science
The metaverse is designed to be an escape from the real world. But as virtual reality develops, it’s clear that you can’t run from its high prices. Mark Zuckerberg’s company Meta will take a whopping commission of almost 50% on all sales inside its...
by Keelin Ferris | Feb 4, 2022 | Articles, Business News, Opinion
The real estate market is rising in value each day, both in the United States and online. Yes, online. Investors and celebrities have dropped hundreds of millions on virtual property in various metaverses. When Meta, formerly Facebook, shared its rebranding and...
by Andrew Moran | Nov 11, 2021 | Articles, Opinion, Social Issues
For years, studies have exposed the terrible side effects social media can have on the brain, leading experts to compare excessive use to substance abuse addiction. Individuals who utilize social media platforms, from Facebook to Twitter, often imitate the attitudes,...