Meta: News
Meta launches Ray-Ban smart glasses in India starting at ₹29,900
Meta has launched its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in India, marking a significant step in the integration of wearable technology and artificial intelligence. They were first introduced in the US in 2023.
Apple is developing new chip for its smart glasses
Apple is said to be working on a new chip for smart glasses, which could hit the market in the next two years.
WhatsApp wins $167M from Israeli spyware firm over Pegasus attack
A jury has ordered NSO Group, the Israeli company behind the infamous Pegasus spyware, to pay Meta a total of $167.6 million.
Meta users in Europe may face degraded service: Here's why
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has warned that it might have to compromise user experience for its European audience.
Zuckerberg admits feeling socially awkward, thanks to 'robot' label
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently admitted to being socially awkward.
Meta's open-source Llama AI models hit 1.2B downloads
Meta has revealed that its family of open-source AI models, called Llama, has reached a major milestone of 1.2 billion downloads.
AI writes 30% of Microsoft's code, says CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) writes as much as 30% of the company's code.
App development using Meta's Llama AI models has become easier
Meta has launched the Llama API at its first-ever LlamaCon AI developer conference.
Meta rolls out standalone AI app to rival ChatGPT, Gemini
In a major move, Meta has launched a standalone artificial intelligence (AI) app. It takes on leading multimodal AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
SC issues notice to Centre, Netflix, X over explicit content
The Supreme Court of India has sent a notice to the central government and several Over-The-Top (OTT) and social media platforms over the streaming of obscene content.
Apple is building smart glasses to take on Meta's wearable
Apple is said to be working on a new gadget - smart glasses, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
'I want you'—Meta AI caught having sex talk with minors
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have been caught having sexual conversations with underage users.
LlamaCon 2025—When and how to watch Meta's first AI conference
Meta will host its first-ever generative AI developer conference, LlamaCon, on April 29.
Why US FTC is paying employees to voluntarily resign
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has offered financial incentives to its employees to resign voluntarily.
Why Meta has been fined $220M in Nigeria
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, has lost its appeal against a $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria.
Facebook's new crackdown cleans your feed of AI spam
Facebook has announced a new strategy to fight spammy content on its platform by reducing the reach of accounts sharing such material.
Meta fires 100+ employees from its AR and VR team
Meta has laid off over 100 people across its Reality Labs division that develops virtual reality and wearable devices, as per Bloomberg.
World's largest wealth fund loses $40B in Q1
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has reported a first-quarter loss of 415 billion kroner ($40 billion) for 2025.
Meta Ray-Ban glasses launching in India with these AI features
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced plans to launch its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in India soon.
Why Apple, Meta have been fined millions by EU
The European Union (EU) has hit tech giants Apple and Meta with hefty fines for breaching its digital competition rules.
Instagram's 'Teen Accounts' are not as safe as you think
Instagram's Teen Accounts, aimed at providing better protection and control to young users, may not be as safe as previously thought.
Meta's 'Edits,' a rival to CapCut, launches globally
Meta has officially launched Edits, a CapCut-like video-creation app. The app is now available globally on iOS and Android.
Instagram now lets you share your Reels feed with friends
Instagram has launched a new feature, called "Blend," to generate a unique Reels feed for you and your friends.
Meta antitrust trial: Zuckerberg denies buying WhatsApp to kill competition
Yesterday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared for the third time in a US federal court to testify.
'Delete-and-rebuild': Zuckerberg had this 'crazy' plan to revive Facebook's relevance
In 2022, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pitched a radical plan to make Facebook more socially relevant.
Meta mulled spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust concerns
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once considered spinning off Instagram from its parent company Facebook, over antitrust litigation risks.
Mark Zuckerberg offered $1B to settle FTC antitrust case: Report
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly offered up to $1 billion to settle the ongoing antitrust lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
EU: Meta to resume AI training with public user content
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its decision to resume artificial intelligence (AI) training using publicly available content from European users.
How WhatsApp, Llama AI will improve e-governance in India
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is in talks with a number of state governments in India to improve e-governance.
FTC trial begins—Will Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram, WhatsApp?
A major antitrust lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, commences today in Washington.
Meta AI for WhatsApp now remembers your details—for personalized replies
WhatsApp has released its latest Android update, version 2.25.11.13, via the Google Play Beta Program.
WhatsApp down: Users facing problems in sending messages, posting statuses
WhatsApp users were hit by disruptions today, with many unable to send messages or update their statuses.
Instagram tightens safety for Indian teens—Check the new features
Meta, Instagram's parent company, has announced a set of improved safety measures to protect its teenage user base in India.
Meta compromised national security to build business in China: Whistleblower
In a serious allegation against Meta, former global public policy director at Facebook, Sarah Wynn-Williams, accused the tech giant of compromising national security to build an $18 billion business in China.
Ex-Meta executive to testify that firm helped China in AI
Former Meta executive, Sarah Wynn-Williams, is set to testify before the US Congress over her allegations against the social media giant.
Instagram is finally developing an app for iPad users
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is said to be working on a dedicated version of the popular photo-sharing platform for iPad users.
After Instagram, Teen Accounts now available on Facebook and Messenger
Meta has launched a new feature called Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger. The initiative is designed to give young users an app experience that limits inappropriate content.
Mark Zuckerberg buys luxurious $23M mansion near White House
Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire behind Meta, has been revealed as the buyer of a $23 million mansion in Washington, DC.
Meta unveils Llama 4—its most advanced family of AI models
Meta has unveiled a new series of AI models under its Llama family, called Llama 4.
OpenAI will launch 2 new models ahead of GPT-5 rollout
OpenAI will be introducing two intermediate AI models, 'o3' and 'o4-mini,' in the coming weeks. Sam Altman, the company's CEO, made the announcement in a post on X.