Meta: News
Apple tightens Mac security as AI agents raise privacy concerns
Apple is tightening its "Full Disk Access" controls on macOS, a move prompted by the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Meta now lets you build your own Muse hardware
Meta has launched Muse Gadgets, an open-source project that lets developers create their own hardware connected to its popular personal AI agent, Muse.
New Mexico seeks $40B penalty against Meta over privacy violations
New Mexico has demanded that a judge impose penalties of between $35 billion and $40 billion on Meta Platforms.
California governor vetoes bill banning secret recordings with smart glasses
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that sought to prevent secret recording with "pervert glasses" or wearable recording devices.
WhatsApp Business messages get costlier in India from today
Meta has revised its pricing structure for the WhatsApp Business Platform, effective from October 1.
Samsung's Meta Ray-Ban rival launching in November: What to expect
Samsung is all set to join the smart glasses race with its new pair of AI-powered eyewear, dubbed Intelligent Eyewear. The device is expected to launch in November.
Meta denies Muse read private messages without consent
Meta has denied a claim that its AI assistant, Muse, accessed a user's private messages without their permission.
Instagram creators get new AI assistant
Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, the Edits assistant, for its Instagram creators.
Meta launches Forum, a Reddit-like app for Facebook Groups
Meta has launched a new app called Forum, specifically designed for users of Facebook Groups.
Meta's Muse gave a stranger a YouTuber's home address
In a major privacy blunder, Meta's Muse AI has accidentally leaked the home address of tech YouTuber Matt Robb.
Musk's Grokipedia resumes updates after months-long hiatus
After a long hiatus, Grokipedia, the AI-powered online encyclopedia from SpaceXAI, has started updating its articles again.
OpenAI won't go public until models are safer: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said the company won't go public until it can make better promises about model safety.
AI start-up Instinct raises $1B at $10B valuation
Instinct, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has raised $1 billion in its Series C funding round. The latest investment included Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Coatue.
Meta's Muse finalized Facebook Marketplace deal without user's consent
Meta's Muse AI agent has been accused of sharing a user's address and finalizing a Facebook Marketplace deal without their consent.
Apple is working on new Vision Pro headset
Apple is developing a new version of its Vision Pro headset, codenamed N224, according to Bloomberg.
Meta, YouTube will run ads for 'Musk' documentary after all
Meta and YouTube have now agreed to accept advertisements for director Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary on Elon Musk, reversing their earlier decisions to reject the campaign.
Meta opens early access for new Muse AI features
Meta has opened an early access program for its Muse AI app.
OpenAI agents accessed US government websites without its knowledge
OpenAI has confirmed that its artificial intelligence (AI) models accessed the websites of the US Department of Commerce and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this summer.
PM deepfake picture case: Court orders takedown, issues CJP notice
The Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of deepfake images showing a woman alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Meta's Muse AI launch sends shares soaring 36% in September
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has seen a massive surge in its stock value, jumping by a whopping 36% in September.
Meta brings AI game creation to your smartphone
Meta has unveiled two new development tools for its Horizon social platform, aimed at making game creation more accessible.
Meta's Muse 'dreams' about your chats to guide future interactions
A couple of developers have discovered a major vulnerability in Meta's Muse artificial intelligence (AI) platform.
Meta's Ray-Ban (Gen 3) brings new styles and audio upgrades
Meta has launched the third generation of its smart glasses, the Meta Ray-Ban (Gen 3).
Meta is going all-in on Muse just weeks after launch
Meta is doubling down on its personal AI agent, Muse, with a series of new features and integrations.
Meet Muse Charm: Meta's Tamagotchi-like wearable for interacting with AI
Meta has unveiled its latest innovation, the Muse Charm, a Tamagotchi-like wearable device.
Meta lets smart glasses users say no to AI training
Meta is giving users the option to opt out of their "visual data" being used for artificial intelligence (AI) training. The move comes amid growing privacy concerns over its AI glasses.
Meta introduces holographic avatars
Meta has unveiled new holographic avatars at the company's Connect 2026 event earlier today.
Meta returns to VR with $1,299 glasses and new integrations
Meta has announced its latest venture into the virtual reality (VR) space, the Meta VR Glasses. The new device is much lighter than its predecessor, the Meta Quest 3.
Meta finally unveils camera-free AI glasses
Meta has unveiled its first pair of camera-free AI glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio.
Meta just patched a security vulnerability in Muse AI agent
Meta has released a patch for its Muse macOS app, after the discovery of a critical security vulnerability.
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth up $25B in a day
Mark Zuckerberg saw his net worth jump by a whopping $25 billion in just one day.
WhatsApp now lets you bookmark your favorite status music
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to bookmark their favorite music tracks in the status update editor.
Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from shopping for users
Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from making purchases on its platform on behalf of users.
Camera-free glasses to price hikes: Announcements expected at Meta Connect
Meta is gearing up to host its annual Connect event on September 23 and 24. The tech giant is expected to unveil a range of new devices, especially smart glasses.
Facebook, Instagram suffer major outage in US
Meta's social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, suffered a major outage in the United States on Sunday evening.
Meta's Muse keeps asking users for more personal data
Meta's Muse, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to automate personal tasks, has gained popularity among users.
Meta sues UK regulator over Online Safety Act rules
Meta has filed a new lawsuit against the UK's online safety regulator, Ofcom, as the company disputes the way parts of the country's Online Safety Act are enforced.
AI cloud provider Nscale files for US IPO
Nscale, a cloud provider that specializes in infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) models, has filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange.
Meta's personal AI agent Muse tops US App Store
Meta's new personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Muse, has taken the US by storm.
Paris prosecutors probe alleged harassment cases linked to smart glasses
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched a criminal investigation into alleged sexual harassment cases linked to smart glasses.
Who is Karandeep Anand, Disney's first CTO?
Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Meta's Muse AI agent now available on Mac
Meta has launched the personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Muse, for Mac users.
Meta Oversight Board orders removal of deepfake videos from Facebook
Meta's Oversight Board has directed the tech giant to take down deepfake videos of a UK politician and a young Muslim woman from Facebook.
Apple eases app tracking rules in EU after antitrust probe
Apple has agreed to change its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system, following a multi-year antitrust investigation by Germany's federal competition regulator and other European authorities.
Meta working on camera-free smart glasses as privacy concerns grow
Meta is working on a new camera-free model of its smart glasses, called Luna, according to The Information.
AI start-up Manus seeks $4B valuation after Meta split
Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Manus is looking to double its valuation to $4 billion.
AI agents can now manage your WhatsApp Business account
Meta has announced a major update to its WhatsApp Business service, allowing businesses to use AI agents of their choice for setup and management.