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Meta Lays Off Employees at WhatsApp, Instagram Amid Team Shakeups
Meta hasn't revealed the exact number of employees laid off, but it's citing 'team restructuring' as the primary reason.
Judge Rejects Meta's Request to Dismiss Teen Addiction Lawsuits
Meta must now face lawsuits accusing the company of purposefully developing features that get teens addicted to its apps.
A Year With Meta's Smart Glasses: Mark Zuckerberg May Be On to Something
Meta's CEO thinks people will swap phones for smart glasses in the next decade. After spending the last 12 months with the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, it's not too crazy of a prediction.
Meta Quest 3 vs. Meta Quest 3S: What's the Difference?
The Meta Quest 3S is $200 cheaper than the Quest 3, but what does it compromise to get there? We compare the two VR headsets to help you decide which is the better buy.
Meta Quest 3S Review
The Meta Quest 3S is all you need to get started with VR, thanks to its color pass-through cameras, reliable controls, and affordable price.
Meta's AI Chief on AI Endangering Humanity: 'That's Complete B.S.'
Just because an AI can manipulate language doesn't mean it's smart, says Yann LeCun.
Hey Meta, Are the Ray-Ban Smart Glasses on Sale During Prime Day?
These refurbished Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are discounted—and the perfect fit for tech enthusiasts looking for something unique and stylish.
Meta Adds New Features to Facebook, Messenger to Attract Gen Z, Millenials
Users will have access to new feeds filled with curated content based on their location or interests.
Hippo Hype: Meta Teases 'Movie Gen' 16-Second AI Video Generator
The text-to-video tool creates high-quality, 1080p images with sound, Meta says, but there's no release date. For now, it's clever marketing to keep up with OpenAI and Google.
Meta Is Training Its AI on Your Analyzed Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Images, Videos
If you ask Meta AI to analyze an image or video you take with your Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, Meta will feed that content into its AI for training.
WhatsApp Adds Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls
WhatsApp's filters and backgrounds prioritize fun and artsy looks, as opposed to the more formal backdrops preferred by traditional video conferencing apps.
The Best VR Headset Deals for October 2024
Make experiencing virtual reality, well, a reality, and nab some serious savings on popular (and expensive) headsets like a PlayStation VR2, an HTC Vive Pro 2, and more.
Meta Faces $101 Million Fine for Storing Facebook Passwords in Plaintext
Five years after the incident was uncovered and fixed, a European regulator is penalizing Facebook parent company Meta for violating the European Union's GDPR laws on data privacy.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Video Feed Promises 'Continuous Real-Time Help'
The glasses can point out landmarks on a walking tour or help meal plan in the grocery store.
Zuckerberg Teases Project Orion Smart Glasses That Can Beam Holograms
Project Orion is still a prototype, but Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is hyping them up as a glimpse of a future where everyone is wearing powerful mixed reality VR devices.
Want to Chat With Judi Dench? Meta AI Adds Celebrity Voices
At Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg also unveils video translation, auto-dubbing, and lip-syncing tools for Meta AI, as well as new AI photo-editing options.
Meta Unveils Budget-Friendly Quest 3S Headset for the VR Curious
The Quest 3S promises to offer many of the same high-quality VR functions as the Quest 3 headset for $200 less. Meta is marketing it to those who are new to mixed reality experiences.
Instagram Locks Down Access for Kids Under 16 With Default 'Teen Accounts'
Starting today, Instagram will assign Teen Accounts to all new users under 16. These accounts come with restrictions for key settings that can only be modified by parents.
More Smart Glasses on the Way as Ray-Ban Parent Company, Meta Expand Deal
EssilorLuxottica extends its smart glasses partnership with Meta by 10 years. 'We have the opportunity to turn glasses into the next major technology platform,' Mark Zuckerberg says.
Meta Bans Russian State-Funded Media Outlets for 'Foreign Interference Activity'
The ban blocks global access to content from Rossiya Segodnya, RT, and related entities on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
