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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.
Meta prepping biggest layoffs in years as AI spending surges
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is said to be planning massive layoffs.
Meta's 'Avocado' AI model delayed over performance issues
Meta has pushed back the release of its artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed "Avocado," to at least May, according to The New York Times.
Meta disables 150,000 scam accounts in international crackdown
Meta has disabled over 150,000 accounts as part of a massive international operation against Southeast Asian criminal scam centers.
WhatsApp and Facebook get new scam detection tools
Meta has announced the launch of new scam detection tools across its platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Meta unveils custom AI chips amid data center expansion
Meta has unveiled four custom-designed chips, specifically tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) tasks. The move is part of the company's major data center expansion plans.
WhatsApp may soon charge you to chat with Meta AI
WhatsApp is said to be developing paid subscription plans for its Meta AI tool.
OpenAI to soon integrate AI video generator Sora into ChatGPT
OpenAI is planning to integrate its artificial intelligence (AI) video generator, Sora, into ChatGPT.
Meta buys social network where AI talks to other AI
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has acquired Moltbook, a social networking platform designed for artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Why Meta has shut its office in Tel Aviv
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has temporarily shuttered its Tel Aviv office in light of the ongoing Israel-Iran war.
Apple updates leadership team page with 3 new executives
Apple has updated its leadership page, adding three new executive profiles: Jennifer Newstead, Molly Anderson, and Steve Lemay.
WhatsApp opens platform to rival AI chatbots in Brazil
Meta is now allowing rival artificial intelligence (AI) companies to offer their chatbots on WhatsApp to Brazilian users for a fee.
OpenAI, Oracle scrap plans to expand flagship data center
Oracle and OpenAI have scrapped their plans to expand a major artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Texas.
Zuckerberg says crime on Facebook 'inevitable' in teen safety trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that criminal behavior on Facebook is "inevitable" due to the platform's massive user base.
Meta adds games to Ray-Ban Display smart glasses
Meta has added two games to its Ray-Ban smart glasses: GOAT and 2048.
Meta faces lawsuit over AI glasses privacy scandal
Meta has been hit with a lawsuit in the US over its AI-enabled smart glasses, amid privacy concerns.
Meta opens WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots in Europe
Meta has announced its plan to allow rival artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe, but at a cost.
Mark Zuckerberg admits to prioritizing teen engagement on Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently testified in a deposition that he has resisted censoring content on his company's platforms, particularly in the context of cosmetic filters on Instagram.
Meta forming applied AI engineering team: What will it do?
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is forming a new applied artificial intelligence (AI) engineering team within its Reality Labs division.
Meta testing AI shopping tool to take on Gemini, ChatGPT
Meta has started testing an experimental artificial intelligence (AI) shopping tool in the US, Bloomberg reported.
Instagram might be misusing your posts to promote products
Instagram's new feature is using influencers' posts to promote lookalike products, and you might be a victim too.
This app warns you about nearby smart glasses
A new Android app, called Nearby Glasses, has been launched to help people identify the presence of smart glasses in their vicinity.
Bank data, bedroom scenes: Meta AI glasses see all
Meta, the tech giant founded by Mark Zuckerberg, has come under fire for its new AI glasses.
WhatsApp to let you manage chat history with Meta AI
WhatsApp has rolled out a new beta update for Android, version 2.26.9.4, through the Google Play Beta Program.
WhatsApp logout every 6 hours? Know India's new SIM rules
India's government has confirmed a new set of regulations for messaging apps like WhatsApp.
Meta loses key AI researcher to OpenAI
OpenAI has hired Ruoming Pang, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) researcher from Meta.
Anthropic acquires AI start-up Vercept to enhance agentic capabilities
Anthropic has acquired Vercept, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up with strong ties to Seattle's tech industry.
20% teens see unwanted nude content on Instagram: Court filing
A recent court filing in a landmark US social media addiction trial has revealed that nearly one in five teens aged between 13 and 15 have seen unwanted nude content on Instagram.
Will ads be banned on WhatsApp in India till 2031?
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Meta proposing a five-year advertising ban on its messaging platform, WhatsApp.
SC to hear Meta's appeal against privacy policy fine tomorrow
The Supreme Court is set to hear appeals from technology giants Meta and WhatsApp against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order tomorrow.
Threads makes it easier to share posts to Instagram Stories
Meta has announced a new feature for its social media platform, Threads.
Meta is shutting down Messenger website
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its plan to shut down the standalone Messenger website in April 2026.
Perplexity's AI browser Comet lands on iPhone next month
Perplexity has announced that its innovative AI-driven web browser, Comet, will be available for iPhone users starting March 11, 2026.
Meta prioritised engagement over safety, former executive testifies
Brian Boland, Meta's former Vice President of partnerships, has testified against the tech giant in a California jury trial.
Meta pivots to mobile for metaverse platform, leaving VR behind
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is making a major shift in its virtual reality (VR) strategy.
WhatsApp now lets you share past group messages with newcomers
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature, Group Message History, to simplify the onboarding process for new members in active group chats.
Meta preparing AI smartwatch to compete with Apple
Meta is reportedly gearing up to launch a smartwatch later this year. The device will come with health tracking and AI features, according to a report by The Information.