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Meta has “paused” its program to license its VR operating system to other hardware companies so they could build their own headsets using the platform, as reported by Road to VR .With the program, announced in April 2024, Meta announced that it would be licensing the Quest OS headset — which, at the same time, it also renamed to Horizon OS — to hardware makers like Lenovo and Asus. In a blog post at the time, Meta said that the program would give “more choice to consumers and a larger ecosystem for developers to build for.” CEO Mark Zuckerberg said…

The Competition Commission of India, the regulatory body responsible for promoting fair competition in the country, has approved Coinbase acquiring a minority stake in cryptocurrency platform CoinDCX.In a Tuesday notice, the regulator said it had approved Coinbase Global’s minority stake acquisition in DCX Global Limited, the company behind CoinDCX. Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal confirmed the news in a Wednesday X post, saying it deepened the exchange’s “long-term partnership with one of India’s most established and trusted digital asset platforms.” Source: Paul GrewalNeither the regulatory announcement nor Grewal’s post included information about the percentage of Coinbase’s stake in the…

Jason Bateman dodged a dig from David Letterman at former child star Ricky Schroder while discussing “bratty” behavior he saw on set over the years. During the Tuesday, December 16, episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, host David Letterman asked Bateman, 56, about his experience on set as a child. Bateman shared his favorite moments from working on Silver Spoons, which aired from 1982 to 1987. Bateman specifically shared several stories of adventures he had alongside Schroder, 55. He was subsequently asked about the potentially negative aspects of being an actor as a child. “I thought I was…

A Delta State High Court in Orerokpe has issued an interim order, restraining the Nigeria police from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, which the police authorities had said would commence on 2 January. Justice Joe Egwu gave the order on Wednesday, 17 December, following an exparte motion filed by, Israel Joe, the applicant, against the Inspector- general (IGP) of police, the Nigeria police, and the commissioner of police in Delta State, who are the respondents in the suit marked HOR/FHR/M/31/2025. A Lagos-based rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, posted a copy of the court order on Facebook on Wednesday. The court…

Image credit: Transcend Media Service. …Fanon’s legacy for African journalism is a call to a higher purpose. Reflecting on his life, I see that he gives us not a strict rulebook, but a “weary road to rational knowledge.” This path needs bravery, clear vision, and a commitment to report the truth, even when it is uncomfortable. He lived this himself, from his editorial desk to the pages of his books. A Fanon-style journalism would listen to ordinary people, and treat them not just as sources of quotes but as experts on their own lives. I missed the Frantz Fanon Centenary…

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations received a major lift on Wednesday as star striker Victor Osimhen arrived in camp, completing the Super Eagles’ 28-man squad in Egypt. Osimhen’s arrival means head coach Eric Sékou Chelle now has his full complement of players available as Nigeria enter the final phase of build-up for the tournament in Morocco. The Galatasaray forward had been the only absentee since camp opened in Cairo last weekend. His presence now adds pace, goals and leadership to a squad already brimming with experience and attacking options. Camp now complete With Osimhen’s arrival, all…

Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, has revealed that some funds approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari for his office were deliberately withheld by powerful interests within the Presidency. Monguno, who served as NSA from 2015 to 2023, made the disclosure in a new book titled From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari. The biography of the late president was written by Charles Omole and launched at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In the book, Monguno explained that the funding problem started after he acted on intelligence from the Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet. He said…

The recently defected Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday visited the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara arrived at the party secretariat around 6:50 p.m. and was received by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru; the National Welfare Secretary, Hon. Donatus Nwapa; and the Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), was also present to welcome the governor. Dressed in a white kaftan and red cap, Fubara explained to the National Secretary that although he was expected at the Progressive Governors’ meeting, he felt it…

At least, 12 miners have been killed after unknown gunmen attacked a mining site in Ratoso Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State. Residents said the attack happened on Tuesday night while the miners were working at the site. The attackers reportedly arrived suddenly and opened fire, forcing many miners to run for safety. The Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation (BECO) said several people are still missing after the attack. Confirming the incident on Wednesday, BECO Chairman and Mining Committee head in Barkin Ladi local government, Dallang Davott, said the gunmen struck while the miners were…

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has claimed that Arsenal faces a disadvantage in this season’s Premier League title race against Manchester City. Arsenal currently leads the English top-flight league table after 16 games, with Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of the Cityzens in second place and Aston Villa in third place. “Manchester City are just coming good at the right time, which is scary for the rest of them,” Souness told Sky Bet. “Aston Villa are a good team, but when you’ve won the Premier League title a few times, you’ve unbelievable belief in yourself. “Arsenal and Villa have not got that…