Meta: News
Instagram to let you customize your Reels feed
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows select users to customize their Reels feeds, with plans to expand to Explore.
Your posts on Threads can now vanish after 24 hours
Meta's microblogging platform, Threads, has launched a new feature called "ghost posts."
Meta, TikTok to comply with Australia's under-16 social media ban
Tech giants Meta and TikTok have agreed to comply with Australia's new law banning social media platforms from allowing users under the age of 16.
Reliance, Meta partner to launch enterprise AI services in India
Reliance Industries has announced the incorporation of a new company, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), in partnership with Facebook's Indian arm.
You can now watch previously viewed Reels on Instagram
Instagram has introduced a new feature called "Watch History," allowing users to revisit previously viewed Reels.
EU displeased with Meta, this time over content reporting laws
The European Commission has accused Meta's social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, of violating EU law.
WhatsApp to block AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Perplexity from January
Meta has announced a major policy change for its messaging platform, WhatsApp.
Meta to fire 600 employees from its AI division
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to lay off around 600 employees from its Superintelligence Labs artificial intelligence (AI) unit, as per Axios.
Harry, Meghan join global call to ban AI 'superintelligence'
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have joined a diverse group of public figures, including computer scientists, economists, artists, and conservative commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, in calling for a ban on artificial intelligence (AI) "superintelligence."
WhatsApp will now stop you from sharing screen during calls
Meta has announced new features in its messaging apps, WhatsApp and Messenger, to protect users from online scams.
Meta signs $27B deal for its largest data center project
Meta has secured a massive $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital to build its largest data center ever.
Zuckerberg ordered to testify over social media harms on minors
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, has been ordered by a Los Angeles judge to testify in the first trial examining the negative effects of social media on minors.
ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp, OpenAI confirms
OpenAI has announced that its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, will no longer be available on WhatsApp.
Meta AI app usage skyrockets after launch of Vibes feed
Meta AI's mobile app for iOS and Android has witnessed a major spike in usage, according to Similarweb.
Instagram usage linked to eating disorder issues in teens: Study
Internal research from Meta has revealed that teenagers who frequently felt bad about their bodies after using Instagram, were exposed to significantly more "eating disorder adjacent content" than those who didn't.
WhatsApp bans AI assistants like ChatGPT from its platform
Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, has updated its business API policy to prohibit the use of general-purpose chatbots on its platform.
US judge blocks Pegasus maker from targeting WhatsApp users
A US judge has issued an injunction against Israeli spyware company NSO Group, prohibiting it from targeting WhatsApp users.
Facebook's new feature could use your photos to train AI
Meta has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool for Facebook, aimed at creating collages and editing photos.
Meta is making AI experiences safer for teens
Meta has announced a new set of parental control features for its platforms, including Instagram.
Meta nears $30B financing deal for Louisiana data center
Meta Platforms is close to finalizing a nearly $30 billion financing package for a new data center in rural Louisiana.
Meta to retire Messenger app for Windows and Mac
Meta has announced its decision to discontinue the standalone desktop apps of Messenger for Windows and Mac. The move will come into effect on December 15.
Meta brings smart TV experience to VR
Meta is adding a new app for its Quest VR headsets, called Horizon TV.
Meta to build $1.5B AI data center in Texas
Meta, the parent company of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to build a new gigawatt (GW)-sized data center in El Paso, Texas.
Apple loses its Siri strategist to Meta
In a major development, tech giant Meta has hired Ke Yang, who led Apple's AI models team.
Threads now lets you group chat with 50 people
Meta's rival to X, Threads, has launched a new feature: group chats.
Meta joins hands with Arm to boost AI infrastructure
Meta has announced a strategic partnership with semiconductor design company Arm, in a bid to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Meta Ray-Bans now support Hindi, Deepika Padukone's voice, UPI payments
Meta has announced a host of new AI-powered features for its Ray-Ban Meta glasses in India.
Instagram announces new measure to protect its teen users
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has announced plans to introduce a modified version of the PG-13 movie rating system on its platform.
Anduril and Meta launch AI-powered MR helmet for soldiers
Anduril, the defense tech company founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, has unveiled EagleEye, a cutting-edge mixed-reality (MR) system.
Facebook now lets you find job opportunities
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is reintroducing a feature that was once popular but later discontinued: job listings.
OpenAI is Apple's first real competitor, says ex-CEO John Sculley
Former Apple CEO John Sculley has said that OpenAI is the tech giant's first real competitor.
Why Meta's AI bias adviser is under fire
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under fire for appointing Robby Starbuck as an AI bias adviser.
Musk's xAI racing to develop 'world models': What are they?
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI, is ramping up its efforts to develop "world models."
Thinking Machines Lab co-founder leaves to join Meta
Andrew Tulloch, the co-founder of AI start-up Thinking Machines Lab, has left the company to join Meta Platforms.
WhatsApp for iPhone gets Apple's new Liquid Glass look
WhatsApp is giving its iOS app a major facelift with Apple's Liquid Glass design language.
Facebook now shows you Reels based on your preferences
Meta has announced a major update to its Facebook algorithm, aimed at giving users more control over the Reels they see.
iOS: WhatsApp now translates messages for you in 21 languages
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for iOS, version 25.28.74, bringing the highly-anticipated message translation feature.
SIM-swap to phishing: How hackers can steal your WhatsApp account
Despite its robust security features like end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp accounts can still be compromised.
Instagram introduces 'Ring' award to honor top creators globally
Instagram has announced a new awards program called the 'Ring,' aimed at honoring top creators on its platform.
Meta to build Asia-Pacific's largest subsea cable by 2028
Meta, the US tech giant, has announced its plan to launch the Asia-Pacific region's largest capacity subsea cable in 2028.