Meta: News
Meta to launch AI pendant, business smart glasses
Meta Platforms is gearing up to test an artificial intelligence (AI) pendant in the coming year, according to The Information.
Meta rolls out stricter anti-scam tools ahead of FIFA 2026
Meta has announced new measures to protect fans and players from scams during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Amazon scraps AI leaderboard to prevent unhealthy competition among employees
Amazon has decided to retire its internal artificial intelligence (AI) leaderboard, a system that rated employees based on their use of AI tools, according to Financial Times.
Meta to lay off 1,400 employees in Washington
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is all set to lay off nearly 1,400 employees across Washington state.
Meta tests AI subscriptions, launches paid plans for Facebook, Instagram
Meta has announced the global launch of its consumer subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Ex-Meta employee reveals she chose to be laid off
Julie Bone, a former Meta employee, has revealed that she voluntarily chose to be part of the tech giant's latest round of layoffs.
Microsoft, Uber find AI tools more expensive than expected
Microsoft has decided to discontinue most of its direct Claude Code licenses and shift its engineering team toward GitHub Copilot CLI.
Ex-Meta employee accuses company of racial bias in layoffs
A former Meta employee, Jeremy Bernier, has accused the tech giant of racial discrimination in its layoff process.
Snap's AR glasses likely to launch later this year
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is gearing up to launch its highly-anticipated "Spectacles" augmented reality (AR) glasses later this year.
Cockroach Janta Party founder's Instagram account hacked
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that his personal Instagram account was hacked. The party's backup Instagram account was also briefly taken down before being restored hours later.
Is Meta building its own version of Reddit?
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum. The app was discovered by Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navarra in the App Store.
Meta settles lawsuit over social media addiction in children
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has settled a major lawsuit with the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky.
TikTok, YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids: UK regulator
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has flagged TikTok and YouTube as platforms that are "not safe enough" for children.
350 jobs at risk in Ireland as Meta plans layoffs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced plans to cut about 10% of its workforce.
Publishers win $19.5M judgment in piracy lawsuit against shadow library
A coalition of 13 major publishers has won a massive $19.5 million judgment against the controversial shadow library, Anna's Archive.
WhatsApp offering access to rival AI chatbots in Europe
Meta Platforms has proposed a plan to provide rival artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including those from OpenAI, with free access to its messaging service, WhatsApp, in Europe.
Norwegian journalist claims social media accounts suspended after questioning Modi
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended after she questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo.
Meta begins laying off 8,000 employees
Meta Platforms has started laying off around 8,000 employees worldwide as part of a restructuring process.
Meta moves 7,000 employees to AI roles ahead of layoffs
Meta is gearing up for a major layoff round tomorrow, May 20. The tech giant is expected to cut around 8,000 jobs or about 10% of its global workforce.
Why Steven Soderbergh used AI in the John Lennon documentary
Acclaimed Hollywood director SteveSteven Soderberghn Soderbergh has employed artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual representations of philosophical discussions in his documentary, John Lennon: The Last Interview.
Mutual funds' tech allocation at 8-year low: What's the reason
Mutual funds have slashed their investment in the technology sector to an eight-year low of 6.7% in April 2026, a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services has shown.
YouTube, TikTok, Snap settle social media addiction case
YouTube, TikTok, and Snap have settled a case related to social media addiction.
WhatsApp's 'Liquid Glass' redesign rolling out to more iOS users
After months of limited testing, WhatsApp has started rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to more users.
Meta's smart glasses now let you type messages using gestures
Meta has announced a major update for its AI-powered smart glasses, the Meta Ray-Ban Display.
Over 50 employees left Musk's SpaceXAI since merger
Elon Musk's newly rebranded venture, SpaceXAI, is witnessing an exodus of top talent.
Instagram 'Instants': How to disable the feature and unsend photos
Instagram has recently launched a controversial new feature called "Instants," aimed at sharing real-time, disappearing photos.
Meta launches Incognito Chat on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a new feature called "Incognito Chat," designed to enable users to have private conversations with Meta AI.
Instagram's Android app will soon catch up to iPhone quality
Google and Meta have joined forces to enhance the Instagram experience on high-end Android devices.
Why Meta has been sued by a California county
California's Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
Meta goes all-in on AI and employees are not happy
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing backlash from its employees over a new artificial intelligence (AI) tracking program.
Congress alleges government blocked Rahul-Vijay reel; Centre denies
The Indian National Congress has accused Instagram of blocking a reel and photo post of Rahul Gandhi, featuring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.
Why Malaysia may take legal action against Meta
Malaysia is considering legal action against Meta for not doing enough to stop fake accounts impersonating the country's Malay rulers.
NVIDIA's market cap surpasses India's entire equity market
NVIDIA, a company once known for its gaming chips, has now surpassed the entire Indian equity market in terms of market capitalization.
Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra lose followers after Instagram's bot purge
Instagram has reportedly deleted millions of fake and inactive accounts, leading to a significant drop in follower counts for several high-profile celebrities.
Apple is developing AirTag-sized pendant with cameras and Siri support
Apple is said to be developing a new "pendant with cameras," a wearable accessory that could be launched as early as next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple's next AirPods may double as AI-powered visual assistants
Apple is said to be gearing up for the early mass production of its highly-anticipated AirPods with cameras, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported.
Instagram ends encrypted DMs today: Can Meta read your chats?
Meta is set to remove a key privacy feature from Instagram on Friday, allowing the company access to users' direct messages (DMs).
Musk wanted to poach OpenAI's leadership for Tesla, trial reveals
Testimony from the ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI has revealed that Musk once tried to bring OpenAI's leadership into Tesla.
Why Meta is being probed by Ireland's media regulator
Ireland's media regulator has launched an investigation into Meta.
Meta's AI will analyze bone structure to determine your age
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) initiative.
You can now chat on Threads from your PC
Meta's popular social network, Threads, has announced the launch of web messaging.
Meta is building AI agent to run your daily life
Meta is working on a highly personalized artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, the Financial Times reported.
Why Nykaa has been sued by Zee Entertainment
Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Nykaa, accusing the latter of using its copyrighted songs in Instagram reels for product promotion.
Is Meta building AI humanoid robots?
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a humanoid robotics start-up. The deal marks Meta's growing interest in embodied artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid machines.
WhatsApp's 'Liquid Glass' look is coming to in-chat screen
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is working on bringing its new Liquid Glass look to the in-chat interface.
Meta acquires AI robotics start-up to boost humanoid efforts
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence. The start-up specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) models for robots.
Meta raises $25B in debt to fund AI expansion
Meta Platforms has raised $25 billion through an investment-grade bond sale. The move is part of Meta's aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Meta won't rule out more layoffs after 10% job cuts
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is preparing to cut around 10% of its workforce this month.
Meta's stock dips as it plans billions more in AI
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has witnessed a major dip in its stock price.
Meta blames Iran outages, Russia's WhatsApp curbs for 20M user-drop
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reported a massive loss of 20 million users in the last quarter.
Apple's smart glasses could rely on hand gestures for apps
Apple is working on a pair of AI smart glasses to take on the likes of Meta Ray-Bans.
Lean teams, AI-first: Inside Mark Zuckerberg's new Meta playbook
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the social media giant is focusing on its "next evolution" around individuals who can create an outsized impact using artificial intelligence (AI).
Amazon, Meta to lobby NPCI over PhonePe, Google Pay's dominance
Amazon and Meta are set to challenge the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay in India's instant payments network.
Meta failed to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram: EU
Meta has been accused of violating European Union (EU) laws by failing to keep children under 13 off its Facebook and Instagram platforms.