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Meta: Facebook's new name focuses on the metaverse, and everything else announced

Meta: Facebook's new name focuses on the metaverse, and everything else announced

The social network is pushing even further into what it believes is the future of technology.

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EV tax credit increase to $12,500 makes it in Biden's Build Back Better framework

EV tax credit increase to $12,500 makes it in Biden's Build Back Better framework

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Step inside the clean room where a revolutionary satellite is taking shape

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Facebook changes name to Meta: The funniest and memes and jokes

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LG C1 OLED TV on sale: Save up to $1,000 on our favorite high-end TV

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Facebook renames itself Meta amid controversy

Facebook renames itself Meta amid controversy

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2022 Honda Pilot Sport becomes new base trim, results in hefty price jump

2022 Honda Pilot Sport becomes new base trim, results in hefty price jump

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Facebook drops Oculus name as part of Meta rebrand

Facebook drops Oculus name as part of Meta rebrand

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Watch the sun spit out a whopper X1 solar flare

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The star of my recent camping trip? This $25 solar lantern

The star of my recent camping trip? This $25 solar lantern

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This magnetic liquid creates mesmerizing art

This magnetic liquid creates mesmerizing art

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This giant 400 million-year-old scorpion measured more than 3 feet long

This giant 400 million-year-old scorpion measured more than 3 feet long

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2022 Mercedes-AMG SL is the iconic roadster reimagined

2022 Mercedes-AMG SL is the iconic roadster reimagined

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Amazon Prime: Members now have to pay for this perk. What it means for you

Amazon Prime: Members now have to pay for this perk. What it means for you

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2023 Chevy Corvette Z06: Revs to the heavens, goes like hell

2023 Chevy Corvette Z06: Revs to the heavens, goes like hell

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Google Fi rolls out end-to-end encrypted calls

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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV brings the battery goods with 54-mile electric range

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Amazon profits halved amid slowing sales growth

The company is still very profitable.

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Facebook's global head of safety hasn't fully read UK's Online Safety Bill

The incoming legislation will help set the tone for global regulation of social media platforms.

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Facebook, now Meta, shows off new neural interface tech during Connect conference

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Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine boosters: What to know if you got J&J

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American Airlines and Affirm offer installment payment plans for flights

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Meta: Facebook's new name focuses on metaverse -- and everything else announced Thursday

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Refinance rates for Oct. 28, 2021: Some refi rates decrease

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Zuckerberg unveils new company name: Meta

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Apple AirPods 3 review: Improved design and significantly better sound

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Roku Streaming Stick 4K review: Small refinements to a winning formula

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iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max review: Apple gave us features we've wanted for years

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Apple 24-inch iMac review: A colorful new M1 Mac for the post-quarantine world

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2021 Ford Bronco is a legit Jeep slayer

2021 Ford Bronco is a legit Jeep slayer

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iPad Mini review: An excellent 2021 upgrade, but still a niche tablet

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Pixel Buds A-Series review: Excellent headphone value for Android users

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EveryPlate meal kit review: The most affordable (by far) but how does the food stack up?

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Apple AirTags hands-on: These $29 trackers are small and impressive

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PS5 review: Exclusive games power Sony's sky-high space-age console

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Save 45% on a top-of-the-line Shark IQ robot vacuum and bag it for $319

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Michaels has deals sitewide on apparel, decor and more

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This $80 Ninja power blender has more oomph than a Vitamix (save $60)

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Cricut Maker has returned to its lowest price to date

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Get up to 15% off Vitamins and natural products at Vitacost

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The best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021

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Best phones to give as gifts: iPhone 12, Galaxy S20 FE, Pixel 4A 5G and more

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The best standing desk for 2021

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Best iPhone 2021: We looked at all 7 models Apple sells to decide which is best

Best iPhone 2021: We looked at all 7 models Apple sells to decide which is best

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Best king mattresses: Nectar, Helix, Intellibed and more

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Best home theater projector for 2021

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Best gas grills of 2021: Weber, Char-Broil and more

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Watch everything Zuckerberg announced at Facebook Connect 2021
Watch everything Zuckerberg announced at Facebook Connect 2021

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How to upgrade PS4 games to PS5 versions for free

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Child tax credit 2021 calculator: How much money you could get

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Grill buying guide: How to buy the right grill for you

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Best iPhone 2021: Apple currently sells 7 different models. Here's how to pick one

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Upgrade to Windows 10 for free right now

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