Meta: News
26 Jul 2024
Mark Zuckerberg'For my daughters': Mark Zuckerberg reveals story behind gold chain
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has finally addressed the internet's curiosity regarding his recent appearances sporting a gold chain and pendant.
25 Jul 2024
Elon MuskMusk praises Zuckerberg's AI achievements, now we have seen everything
In an unexpected turn of events, Elon Musk has publicly lauded the recent accomplishments of tech rival Mark Zuckerberg.
25 Jul 2024
AppleWall Street rout: $1T erased in worst day since 2022
Wall Street experienced its worst trading day in 19 months on Wednesday, with significant drops in major indexes.
24 Jul 2024
GoogleMicrosoft-backed foundation releases open map data sets to rival Google
The Overture Maps Foundation (OMF), supported by tech industry leaders Microsoft, AWS, and Meta, has unveiled its first open map data sets.
24 Jul 2024
ChatGPTAnyone can download and run Meta's new advanced AI model
Meta has unveiled Llama 3.1, the largest open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model to date.
23 Jul 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta's Llama 3.1 is its largest open-source AI model yet
Meta has unveiled Llama 3.1, its largest open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model to date.
23 Jul 2024
BusinessMeta's severance agreements ruled illegal for silencing laid-off workers
A US judge has deemed the severance agreements provided by Meta during its 2022 mass layoffs as illegal.
22 Jul 2024
AppleMeta seeks patent for feature similar to Apple's Vision Pro
Meta has filed a patent that seems to emulate the 'EyeSight' feature of the Apple Vision Pro headset, according to PatentlyApple.
22 Jul 2024
CanadaOne year later: Did Facebook's news ban cripple Canadian media?
In June 2023, the Canadian government passed the Online News Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring "fairness in the Canadian digital-news marketplace."
20 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle in talks with Ray-Ban for AI smart glasses
Google is reportedly in talks with EssilorLuxottica, the company behind Ray-Ban, to develop its Gemini smart glasses.
19 Jul 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI's new GPT-4o mini makes advanced AI tech affordable
OpenAI has unveiled a new, more affordable artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-4o mini.
18 Jul 2024
AppleMeta won't release advanced AI model in Europe: Know why
Meta has decided to withhold its forthcoming multimodal AI model from the European Union (EU) market due to regulatory uncertainties.
18 Jul 2024
FacebookMeta Verified for Indian businesses now available at ₹639/month
Meta has unveiled an expansion of its Meta Verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India.
13 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpMeta removes all restrictions on Donald Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has lifted restrictions on former US President Donald Trump's accounts.
06 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI industry needs big bucks: $600 billion to keep up
Despite substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure by tech giants, the anticipated revenue growth remains elusive, indicating a significant gap in end-user value.
06 Jul 2024
WhatsAppMeta AI can now reply to photos on WhatsApp
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is set to introduce a new update, version 2.24.14.20, through the Google Play Beta Program.
05 Jul 2024
Threads175M users later: Why Threads failed to challenge X's dominance
Threads, the social media platform developed by Meta, has garnered 175 million users within its first year.
04 Jul 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta Quest's multitasking update makes juggling apps a breeze
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the latest version of Horizon OS, v67, is introducing a multitasking feature for Quest owners.
03 Jul 2024
Adam MosseriThreads reaches 175 million monthly users in just 12 months
Threads, the social networking platform developed by Meta, has achieved a milestone of over 175 million monthly active users within its first year.
03 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningWill Meta's new AI tool make 3D artists irrelevant
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has rolled out a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system named Meta 3D Gen.
03 Jul 2024
BrazilBrazil bans Meta from training its AI on user data
Brazil's data protection authority, ANPD, has imposed a ban on tech giant Meta, forbidding the use of Brazilian personal data for training its artificial intelligence models.
03 Jul 2024
FacebookMeta unbans 'shaheed', the most moderated word on Facebook, Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will lift its ban on the Arabic word "shaheed," translating to "martyr" in English.
02 Jul 2024
InstagramMeta replaces 'Made with AI' label on Instagram following complaints
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has decided to replace its 'Made with AI' label with 'AI info' across its applications.
02 Jul 2024
EuropeEU says Meta's 'pay or consent' ad model violates DMA
The European Union (EU) has officially charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with breaches of its Digital Markets Act (DMA).
30 Jun 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg criticizes tech industry's approach to AI development
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticized the artificial intelligence (AI) industry's approach toward creating a single, artificial general intelligence (AGI) exceeding human capabilities.
29 Jun 2024
FacebookFacebook criticized for promoting ads related to banned drug Phenibut
Facebook, a widely used social media platform, has been found to promote advertisements for a prohibited and addictive drug known as Phenibut.
28 Jun 2024
Apple Vision ProMeta's holographic AR glasses nearing completion, may debut in September
Meta, the tech company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is on the verge of unveiling its holographic Augmented Reality (AR) glasses.
28 Jun 2024
Mark ZuckerbergInstagram creators can now build AI versions of themselves
Instagram has launched a new feature, "AI Studio," enabling creators to develop AI chatbot versions of themselves.
26 Jun 2024
AppleMeta tests free-form screen placement virtually for Quest headsets
Meta is currently experimenting with a new facility for its Quest headsets, allowing users to place windows freely within their virtual environment.
26 Jun 2024
Mark ZuckerbergThreads expands reach, allows sharing to fediverse in 100+ countries
Threads, Instagram's competitor to X (Twitter), is broadening its reach into the fediverse, a collective social network that includes apps like Mastodon and PeerTube running on the ActivityPub protocol.
25 Jun 2024
AppleApple rejected Meta's AI integration over privacy issues
Apple has reportedly rejected the idea of integrating Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) models into its devices, citing privacy concerns.
25 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle is building AI chatbots modeled after celebrities, YouTube influencers
Google is reportedly developing artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots inspired by celebrities and YouTube influencers.
24 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta AI now rolling out to all Indian users
Meta began testing its AI chatbot, Meta AI, in India during elections.
23 Jun 2024
AppleApple in talks with Meta for potential AI integration
Apple and Meta are in talks about integrating the latter's generative AI model into Apple Intelligence, according to The Wall Street Journal.
22 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta incorrectly tags original photos with 'Made with AI' label
Meta has drawn criticism for inaccurately tagging photos with a "Made with AI" label on Instagram.
20 Jun 2024
InstagramInstagram accused of recommending sexual content to 13-year olds
Instagram has been accused of recommending sexual content to users as young as 13.
19 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta AI lifts restrictions on election-related queries in India
Meta has removed restrictions on election-related queries through its Meta AI chatbot in India, following the conclusion of the election process and the start of the new government's tenure.
18 Jun 2024
Adam MosseriMeta launches API for Threads: What it means for developers
Meta, the parent company of Threads, has announced the launch of its much-awaited API for the social media platform.
15 Jun 2024
AppleEU may charge Apple, Meta for breaching tech regulations
Apple is under scrutiny by the European Commission for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to Financial Times.
11 Jun 2024
EuropeMeta to use European social media content to train AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its intention to utilize publicly shared social media content from Europe to train its artificial intelligence models.
08 Jun 2024
Facebook MessengerMeta unveils 'Communities' feature on Messenger: How it works
Meta has quietly introduced a new feature, 'Communities,' on its Messenger platform, the company confirmed to TechCrunch.
07 Jun 2024
WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp Business now offers AI-powered customer support and ads
Meta has unveiled new AI-powered features for its WhatsApp Business app, as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the Meta Conversations conference in Brazil.
05 Jun 2024
California'Fired over handling of Gaza content…': Ex-Meta engineer sues company
Ferras Hamad, a Palestinian-American and former engineer at Meta, has filed a lawsuit against the social media behemoth.
04 Jun 2024
LenovoWhat to expect at Meta Connect: Headsets, AI, and more
Meta has officially announced the dates for its significant tech event, Meta Connect 2024. It is scheduled for September 25 and 26.
04 Jun 2024
Adam MosseriMeta's Threads rolls out swipe customization for user feeds
Threads, the social media platform by Meta, has unveiled a swipe customization feature for user feeds.
03 Jun 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp bans 7M Indian accounts in April amid abuse crackdown
WhatsApp has banned approximately 7.2 million Indian accounts in April 2024, in a decisive move to safeguard its platform.
03 Jun 2024
InstagramInstagram tests unskippable ads, draws criticism from users
Instagram is testing a new feature called 'Ad Breaks,' according to several reports.
01 Jun 2024
FacebookMeta AI is providing peculiar summaries of Facebook comment section
Meta AI has been actively participating in the Facebook comment section lately, offering unique summaries of user discussions.
30 May 2024
InstagramInstagram's 'Limits' tool protects teens from unwanted interactions and harassment
Instagram is broadening the scope of its "Limits" tool, a feature designed to safeguard teenagers from potential harassment on the platform.
29 May 2024
Elon MuskMeta AI chief mocks Musk's xAI recruitment drive on X
Yann LeCun, the head of AI at Meta, has publicly ridiculed Elon Musk on X.
28 May 2024
Elon MuskWhatsApp head denies Elon Musk's user data export claims
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart has denied allegations made by Elon Musk that the messaging app exports user data each night.
25 May 2024
AndroidWhatsApp brings new media reaction and reply shortcuts on Android
WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, has been consistently refining its message reactions feature since its inception two years ago.
24 May 2024
HollywoodAlphabet and Meta in talks with Hollywood for AI collaboration
Alphabet and Meta, two leading technology companies, are reportedly in negotiations with major Hollywood studios.
23 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningLLMs can't reach human-level intelligence: Meta AI chief Yann LeCun
Meta's Chief Artificial Intelligence Scientist, Yann LeCun, has expressed doubts about the ability of large language models (LLMs) to achieve human-like reasoning and planning capabilities.
23 May 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg establishes tech advisory council for Meta's AI developments
Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has established a tech advisory council to steer the company's artificial intelligence (AI) and product developments.
21 May 2024
CoinbaseTech giants form coalition to fight online fraud, crypto scams
Major technology companies, including Meta, Match Group, and Coinbase, have joined forces to form a new coalition named 'Tech Against Scams.'
21 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI poised to outperform human intelligence, says tech pioneer
Geoffrey Hinton, a leading figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), has asserted that AI is on the brink of surpassing human intelligence.
17 May 2024
ThreadsMeta tests TweetDeck-inspired feed on Threads: Know how it works
Meta has begun testing a new feature on Threads that is inspired by TweetDeck's functionality.
16 May 2024
FacebookEU investigates Meta's role in child protection and mental wellbeing
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Meta.
15 May 2024
FacebookHow to protect yourself from scams on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook's Marketplace, boasting over 250 million shops and more than one billion purchases every month, has unfortunately become a hotbed for scam activity.
15 May 2024
SlackMeta to shutdown its Slack and Teams competitor next year
Meta has confirmed plans to discontinue Workplace, its office communication platform, by August 31, 2025.
15 May 2024
FacebookFacebook and Instagram hit by major outage
Facebook and Instagram, two of the world's leading social media platforms, are currently grappling with significant technical issues.
14 May 2024
InstagramStep-by-Step guide: How to temporarily deactivate your Instagram account
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has simplified the process for users wishing to temporarily deactivate or permanently delete their Instagram accounts.
14 May 2024
InstagramHow to use 'Travel mode' on Meta Quest headsets
Meta Quest has rolled out a new 'Travel Mode' for its Quest 2 and Quest 3 VR headsets.
14 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta is developing AI headphones with built-in cameras
Meta, the technology behemoth behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is in the preliminary stages of developing artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled headphones, as per a report by The Information.
08 May 2024
GoogleMeta expands generative AI offerings for advertisements
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to expand its suite of AI-driven advertising products.
06 May 2024
Shark Tank IndiaStart-ups agitated as 'Shark Tank India' issues copyright infringement notices
The business reality TV show Shark Tank India has issued legal notices to several start-ups, including Dorje Teas, for alleged copyright infringements.
04 May 2024
InstagramInstagram introduces suite of innovative features to enhance user engagement
Instagram has launched a range of new features for its Stories, aimed at providing users with creative methods to share content and interact.
01 May 2024
Climate ChangeSilicon Valley giants back start-up that pumps poop below ground
Silicon Valley's leading tech companies have invested $58.3 million in Vaulted Deep, a climate change start-up.
30 Apr 2024
ThreadsThreads users can now earn money but there's a catch
Meta has launched an exclusive bonus program for creators on its social media app, Threads.
30 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaMeta spent record $7.6 million on lobbying in Q1 2024
Meta has set a new record by spending $7.6 million, on lobbying the US government in the first quarter of 2024.
29 Apr 2024
Layoff NewsMeta's Oversight Board is preparing for possible staff reductions
Meta's Oversight Board, often referred to as the company's "supreme court," is reportedly preparing for staff cuts, according to The Washington Post.
29 Apr 2024
FacebookMeta's AI ad platform is glitching, overspending on budgets
Meta's automated advertisement platform, Advantage Plus shopping campaigns, is facing criticism for overspending on ad budgets and underdelivering on sales.
26 Apr 2024
Delhi High CourtWhy WhatsApp is resisting India's new social media regulation
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service, is resisting a regulation by the Indian government that mandates social media platforms to trace messages and identify their origin.
