Meta: News
US government is trying to unmask online critics of ICE
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been pressuring tech companies to reveal the identities of social media users who criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Meta's smart glasses may soon come with controversial facial recognition
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, according to The New York Times.
16 hours a day on Instagram isn't addiction: Adam Mosseri
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has defended his platform against allegations of causing mental health issues in minors.
'Dear Algo': Threads' new feature lets users customize their feed
Meta-owned social media platform, Threads, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called "Dear Algo."
Instagram head to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is set to testify in a high-profile trial in Los Angeles today.
Facebook's new AI tool lets you animate profile photos
Facebook is introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance user experience.
Alphabet has announced a 100-year bond sale: Why it matters
Google's parent company Alphabet is gearing up for its biggest-ever borrowing plan, including an unusual 100-year bond.
'Addiction machines': Did Meta, YouTube harm mental health of users?
The owners of Instagram and YouTube are facing allegations of creating "addiction machines" through their platforms.
EU says Meta's WhatsApp policy may seriously harm AI rivals
The European Union (EU) has formally charged Meta Platforms with breaching antitrust rules by issuing a statement of objections.
Landmark trial over social media addiction among children begins today
A landmark US trial is set to begin today, focusing on whether social media companies intentionally design their platforms to addict children.
SC defers hearing in WhatsApp privacy case to February 23
The Supreme Court of India has adjourned the hearing on the privacy policy case involving messaging platform WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms.
Meta could hit $4T market cap by 2032
US-based financial advisory firm, Motley Fool, has predicted that Meta Platforms could join the $4 trillion club by 2032.
Big Tech to pour $650B into AI infrastructure in 2026
Four of the biggest US tech companies, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, are projected to spend a whopping $650 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, Bloomberg reports.
Meta is testing a standalone app for its AI slop
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has confirmed that it is testing a standalone app for its Vibes feature.
Most WhatsApp users get spam messages every day: Survey
A staggering 96% of WhatsApp users receive promotional or spam messages on a daily basis, a recent survey has revealed.
Meta's Oakley Vanguard smart glasses debut in India at ₹52,300
Oakley and Meta have launched their latest smart glasses, the Oakley Meta Vanguard, in India.
'Exit India': SC warns Meta over WhatsApp's privacy policy
The Supreme Court of India has issued a strong warning to Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over its data privacy practices.
Oracle to raise $50B for cloud infrastructure expansion
Oracle has announced its plan to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in 2026.
Instagram will soon let you leave someone's 'Close Friends' list
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let users remove themselves from someone else's "Close Friends" list.
US probes claims Meta staff accessed WhatsApp messages
The US Department of Commerce is investigating allegations that Meta employees can access WhatsApp messages, despite the company's claims of end-to-end encryption.
Meta to double AI spending, despite industry bubble concerns
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its plan to significantly increase its spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects this year.
Meta's VR bets continue to drain cash, $19B in 2025
Meta's virtual reality (VR) dreams are costing the company a fortune.
Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp may soon charge users for premium features
Meta has announced plans to test premium subscription models across its popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
Musk says WhatsApp 'not secure' amid lawsuit over end-to-end encryption
A group of international WhatsApp users has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of the popular messaging app.
WhatsApp will let you choose Meta AI's 'thinking mode' soon
WhatsApp is working on a new feature to enhance the user experience of its Meta AI.
WhatsApp chats not private? Meta sued over 'false' encryption claims
An international group of plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that the tech giant has misled billions of WhatsApp users about the privacy and security of their messages.
Google wants to make kids lifelong customers, internal docs reveal
Internal documents revealed as part of a child safety lawsuit have exposed Google's strategy to "onboard kids" into its ecosystem by investing in schools.
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters amid legal scrutiny
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a temporary halt on teens' access to its AI characters across all its apps.
Meta, EssilorLuxottica sued for billions over Ray-Ban smart glasses tech
Meta and EssilorLuxottica have been hit with a multi-billion dollar patent infringement lawsuit by Solos Technology.
Meta wants to limit evidence against it in child-safety case
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a trial in New Mexico over allegations of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms.
Meta to roll out ads on Threads globally
Meta has announced its plan to introduce advertisements on Threads, its popular social media platform, for all users worldwide.
First AI models from Meta's Superintelligence Lab out internally
Meta Platforms's newly established artificial intelligence (AI) lab, the Meta Superintelligence Labs, has successfully delivered its first set of high-profile AI models.
FTC challenges Meta's antitrust win over Instagram and WhatsApp deals
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced its decision to appeal a November ruling that favored Meta in an antitrust case.
Musk's xAI building 'elite unit' to recruit top AI talent
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI, is on the hunt for an "elite unit" of talent engineers.
X lags behind Threads in daily mobile users
Meta's social media platform, Threads, has overtaken Elon Musk's X in terms of daily active users on mobile devices.
California orders Musk's xAI to stop generating obscene images
The California Attorney General's office has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's xAI.
US senators demand answers from tech giants over explicit deepfakes
A group of US senators has written to tech giants Meta, Alphabet, X, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok.
Meta pulls the plug on its metaverse for work
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced that it will be shutting down Horizon Workrooms, its virtual collaboration space for workers.
Wikipedia partners with Microsoft and Meta for AI content training
Wikipedia has announced partnerships with several tech giants, including Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.
Flipkart, Meta fined for misleading walkie-talkie listings
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh each on e-commerce giants Flipkart and Meta Platforms.
Why Zuckerberg and his 28-year-old AI chief are clashing
Meta's ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) project is facing some major internal friction.
Meta cuts 1,000+ jobs at metaverse unit amid wearables push
Meta is set to lay off over 1,000 employees from its Reality Labs division. The layoffs will mostly affect teams working on virtual reality products.
Meta to reward top performers with up to 300% bonuses
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is revamping its employee performance review system.
Meta announces 'Meta Compute' initiative to supercharge AI infrastructure
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.