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Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO replacing Tim Cook?
Apple has announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as the new CEO on September 1, 2026.
Social media break boosts well-being, Stanford University study finds
A recent study led by Stanford University has shown that taking a break from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can have positive effects on emotional well-being.
How to get WhatsApp Plus
WhatsApp, one of the world's most popular messaging apps, is going premium with a new subscription service called WhatsApp Plus.
Tech layoffs hit 73,000 in 2026; Meta plans 8,000 cuts
The tech industry is witnessing a major wave of layoffs in 2026, with more than 73,000 jobs cut in just three months.
Meta might lay off 8,000 employees on May 20
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is gearing up for a major round of layoffs.
Meta raises VR headset prices as memory chip costs surge
Meta has announced a price hike for its virtual reality (VR) headsets, the Quest 3 and Quest 3S.
Tech, media layoffs surge as companies chase AI-driven restructuring
The past two weeks have witnessed a fresh wave of layoffs in the tech and media industry.
EU unveils age verification app to protect minors online
The European Commission has announced a new age verification app, aimed at providing users with a digital ID card for proving their ages online.
Why Gujarat HC has issued notices to Meta, Google, X
The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to tech giants Meta, Google, X, Reddit, and Scribd.
Google, Meta, and Microsoft don't stop tracking you after all
A recent study by California Privacy Audit has revealed that major tech companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft continue to track users even after they have opted out.
Privacy groups urge Meta to scrap facial recognition in glasses
More than 70 civil liberties, domestic violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+, labor and immigrant advocacy groups have urged Meta to ditch plans of introducing facial recognition on its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses.
You can soon talk to AI avatar of Mark Zuckerberg
Meta is developing a photorealistic, artificial intelligence (AI) avatar of its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.
'Drama': Meta's AI head dismisses Claude Mythos fears
Meta's Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, has dismissed the fears surrounding Anthropic's latest model, Claude Mythos Preview.
OpenAI's Stargate project loses its top executives to Meta
Three key executives from OpenAI's Stargate project have left the company to join Meta Platforms.
'Biggest consumer fraud ever': Telegram CEO slams WhatsApp's encryption claims
A fierce privacy battle has erupted in the messaging world, with tech titans Telegram's Pavel Durov and Elon Musk questioning WhatsApp's encryption claims.
Big Tech criticises EU after child abuse detection law expires
Google, Meta, Snap, and Microsoft have condemned the European Parliament's decision to not extend a law allowing big tech firms to search for child sexual exploitation on their platforms.
Muse Spark launch pushes Meta AI app into top 5
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) app has seen a massive surge in downloads following the launch of its latest AI model, Muse Spark.
Instagram now lets you edit your comments
Instagram has introduced a long-awaited feature, allowing users to edit their comments within 15 minutes of posting.
Anthropic considers building its own AI chips
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lab, is said to be considering the development of its own AI chips.
Here's what Meta pays its AI engineers
Meta is shelling out big bucks to hire artificial intelligence (AI) talent, a recent analysis of H-1B visa filings has revealed.
How much Meta pays its AI talent
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, is shelling out huge pay packages to attract top talent in artificial intelligence (AI).
Meta shuts AI usage tracker amid employee data leak concerns
Meta has pulled the plug on its internal AI leaderboard, "Claudeonomics," just days after its launch.
You can now chat on WhatsApp without sharing phone numbers
WhatsApp has started rolling out usernames, a feature that lets users connect without sharing their phone numbers.
Ex-Meta employee being investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos
A former Meta employee is being investigated by the UK police for allegedly downloading around 30,000 private Facebook images.
Meta employees are competing to use more AI
Meta has introduced an unconventional internal competition, where its employees are ranked based on their AI token consumption.
Meta doubles down on open AI to win developer ecosystem
Meta is gearing up to launch a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) models. This will be the first major release since Alexandr Wang, founder of Scale AI, joined the company.
Meta AI glasses can now track what you eat
Meta has announced a major update for its smart glasses, including the popular Ray-Ban and Oakley brands.
Social media trial reminds me of tobacco cases: Whistleblower
A Los Angeles jury recently ruled that Meta and YouTube intentionally designed their products to be addictive and harm children.
Meta pauses AI training work with Mercor after data breach
Meta has temporarily suspended all its work with data contracting firm Mercor, following a major security breach that affected the latter.
AI created 6.4 lakh jobs between 2023 and 2025: LinkedIn
Amid fears of job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI), new data from LinkedIn shows that the technology has actually created a significant number of jobs in the US.
Why Iran sees Gulf data centers as strategic war targets
In a major shift in modern warfare, Iran has been targeting commercial data centers and tech-related infrastructure across the Gulf.
SIM binding deadline for WhatsApp, Telegram extended: What's the reason?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the deadline for messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to comply with its SIM binding directive.
Perplexity AI sued over alleged data sharing with Meta, Google
Perplexity, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) search platform, has been slapped with a proposed class-action lawsuit in the US.
You can buy Nothing's AI-powered smart glasses in 2027
London-based tech company, Nothing, is gearing up to enter the smart glasses market.
Meta introduces new Ray-Ban smart glasses with prescription support
Meta Platforms has unveiled two new styles of Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses, expanding its AI-powered device portfolio.
Why Meta, TikTok, and Google are facing probe in Australia
The Australian online safety office has launched an investigation into major tech companies including Meta, TikTok, and Google.
Instagram's paid plan is being tested: What does it offer?
Meta has started testing a new paid subscription model for Instagram, called Instagram Plus. The company confirmed the development to TechCrunch.
YouTube aimed for 'viewer addiction' over child safety, documents reveal
Internal documents and chat logs from YouTube have revealed that the platform's employees were aware of their efforts to promote "viewer addiction."
India may extend SIM binding deadline for WhatsApp and others
The Indian government is considering an extension of the SIM binding deadline for messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, according to Hindustan Times.
WhatsApp will soon summarize multiple unread chats for you
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would let users create private, AI-driven summaries of multiple unread chats at once.
Meta's policy chief exits to teach at Harvard Law School
Monika Bickert, Meta's long-serving head of content policies, is leaving the social media giant after a 12-year stint. She will be joining Harvard Law School as an academic.
'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks lose $1.72T market cap: Here's why
The ongoing Israel-US-Iran conflict has taken a toll on the US stock market, with major indices witnessing a downward trend.
'TRIBE v2': Meta's new AI model can predict brain activity
Meta has unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) model, TRIBE v2 (Trimodal Brain Encoder), that predicts neural responses to sight, sound, and language.
Meta rebrands staff as 'AI builders' amid Reality Labs layoffs
Meta is rebranding some of its employees as "AI builders" and reorganizing them into native "pods," Business Insider reports citing a leaked memo.
Jio Platforms IPO: Meta, Google among investors to trim stakes
Jio Platforms is gearing up for a $4 billion initial public offering (IPO), which will see its 14 global investors, including Meta and Google, partially exiting their stakes, according to The Economic Times.
Harry, Meghan react to social media addiction lawsuit verdict
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reacted to a recent jury verdict that found Meta and YouTube responsible for negligence in a significant social media addiction lawsuit.
Meta using AI to boost shopping on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the shopping experience on its social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Meta lays off hundreds of employees across key divisions
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is laying off several hundred employees across its key divisions.
Meta, YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction case
A Los Angeles jury has ruled against Meta and YouTube, holding them responsible for harming a young woman through their addictive platform design.
Why Meta has been fined $375M in New Mexico
A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to pay $375 million in civil penalties.
Why Manus's co-founders have been barred from leaving China
China has barred the two co-founders of artificial intelligence start-up Manus from leaving the country, according to a Financial Times report.
You can now insert shopping links in Instagram, Facebook posts
Meta is set to introduce shopping links directly into posts on Instagram and Facebook.
Why OpenAI has recruited Meta veteran Dave Dugan
OpenAI has appointed ex-Meta executive Dave Dugan as its new Vice President of Global Ad Solutions.
Mark Zuckerberg developing AI agent to assist him at Meta
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) agent to help him in his role, according to The Wall Street Journal.
TikTok bans accounts using AI to impersonate Black influencers
TikTok has banned nearly 20 accounts for using artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate Black female influencers.
Meta to use new AI system to monitor content
Meta has announced the rollout of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems for content enforcement.
Meta takes U-turn: Won't shut down Horizon Worlds on VR
Meta has decided to keep its social metaverse app, Horizon Worlds, alive on virtual reality (VR) platforms.
Sam Altman's gratitude post for software engineers sparks meme fest
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has sparked a meme fest with his recent post on X.
Indians are loving micro-dramas but reluctant to pay: Meta-Ormax report
A recent report by Meta and Ormax has revealed that a staggering 89% of India's micro-drama audience discovered the format through social media.
Meta to end VR access for Horizon Worlds in June
Meta has announced plans to discontinue access to its virtual reality (VR) platform, Horizon Worlds, via Quest headsets.
Spotify is coming to smart glasses: Here's what to expect
Spotify is working to bring its services to smart XR glasses, according to a report by Android Authority.
Remove articles linking Hardeep Puri's daughter to Epstein: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of defamatory content linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Meta strikes $27B AI infrastructure deal amid computing race
Meta has signed a major long-term agreement worth up to $27 billion with Dutch cloud provider Nebius.
Hardeep Puri's daughter moves court over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has filed a ₹10 crore defamation suit in the Delhi High Court, seeking to remove online content linking her to the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Whistleblowers claim TikTok, Meta sacrificed safety for engagement
Whistleblowers and insiders from social media giants TikTok and Meta have revealed that the companies put user safety at risk in a bid to win an "algorithm arms race."
iOS 27 unlikely to bring major changes to Liquid Glass
Apple's upcoming operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27, are set to be unveiled in a few months.
Meta introduces new tools to help creators report impersonation
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced new tools to help creators report impersonation.
Your Instagram DMs won't be end-to-end encrypted from May
Meta has announced that it will be discontinuing the end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature for Instagram DMs.