Meta: News
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.
Why US government has ended its probe into WhatsApp
The United States has closed an investigation into allegations that Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, could access encrypted messages on the platform.
Why Australia wants Google, Meta, TikTok to pay for news
Australia has proposed a new levy to make tech giants like Google, Meta, and TikTok pay for news content.
How Meta plans to undo its $2.5B Manus acquisition
Meta is preparing to reverse its acquisition of AI start-up Manus after the Chinese government blocked the deal on national security grounds, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Samsung's AI smart glasses fully revealed in latest leak
Samsung is gearing up to enter the smart glasses market with its first pair, codenamed "Jinju."
Taylor Swift files trademarks for voice, image amid AI concerns
In a groundbreaking move, pop icon Taylor Swift has reportedly filed for three trademarks with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Meta signs deal for 24x7 solar power beamed from space
Meta Platforms has signed a groundbreaking agreement with Overview Energy, a start-up focused on space-based solar power.
Why Meta's $2B Manus acquisition has been blocked by China
China has blocked US tech giant Meta's acquisition of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Manus.
AI is impacting entry-level job market, says ex-Meta executive
Clara Shih, a former executive at Meta and Salesforce, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is making it harder for new graduates to find jobs.
Layoffs in tech sector nearing 900,000 mark since 2020
The tech industry is witnessing a major upheaval with more than 92,000 employees losing their jobs this year alone.
Meta now lets parents view topics child discussed with AI
Meta has introduced a new feature in its supervision tools, allowing parents to view the topics their teens have discussed with Meta AI over the past week.
WhatsApp's new AI tool can summarize multiple unread chats
WhatsApp is working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature to help users manage their unread messages.
Threads introduces live chats to compete with X
Meta's social media platform, Threads, has launched a new feature called "Live Chats." The update is aimed at enhancing real-time conversations during cultural events.
Google's Gemini Enterprise Agent platform is here: Check features
Google has launched a series of new products at its annual Cloud Next 2026 conference in Las Vegas.
Meta starts construction of $1B AI data center in Oklahoma
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the construction of a new data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Meta to track employees' mouse clicks, keystrokes to train AI
Meta is set to implement a new tracking software on the computers of its US-based employees.
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.