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Meta to shut down Horizon Worlds VR platform by June 2026: Metaverse plan faces major setback
Technology | Mar 19, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTMeta is shutting down its metaverse platform Horizon Worlds for VR devices by June 2026 after struggling to gain users and incurring massive losses. Former employees have blamed internal management decisions for the failure of the ambitious project.
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Mark Zuckerberg deposition examines Meta’s knowledge of teen social media risks in landmark trial
Technology | Mar 05, 2026, 11:53 AM ISTA New Mexico jury viewed Mark Zuckerberg’s deposition in a landmark trial accusing Meta of hiding risks related to social media addiction and child exploitation. The case could shape thousands of similar lawsuits.
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Meta trial: New Mexico prosecutors present video depositions of Zuckerberg, Mosseri
Technology | Mar 04, 2026, 12:19 PM ISTNew Mexico prosecutors presented video depositions of Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri in a trial accusing Meta of failing to disclose harmful effects of Instagram on children, including addiction and child safety risks.
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Oakley Meta Vanguard at Rs 52300 and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 at Rs 39900 launched
Technology | Feb 26, 2026, 10:17 PM ISTOakley Meta Vanguard and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 smart glasses are now available in India via Amazon and Flipkart. Priced from Rs 39,900, the glasses feature Meta AI integration, 12MP cameras, 3K video recording, and extended battery life with charging cases.
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Meta upgrades teen safety: Parents to get notifications for suicide-related searches
Technology | Feb 26, 2026, 10:00 PM ISTMeta will begin notifying parents if supervised teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content on Instagram. The feature will roll out next week in select English-speaking countries, with global expansion planned later this year.
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Meta to buy AMD’s MI450 AI chips in deal worth over $100 billion
Technology | Feb 25, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTMeta Platforms will buy AMD’s latest MI450 AI chips under a 6-gigawatt agreement that could exceed $100 billion. The deal includes a performance-based warrant allowing Meta to acquire up to a 10% stake in AMD, boosting its AI data centre expansion plans.
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Instagram’s new AI Face Swap feature spotted: Is it a threat to privacy?
Technology | Feb 11, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTInstagram is reportedly developing an AI-powered face swap feature called “Create My Likeness.” The tool may allow users to generate AI images and videos using their own or others’ likeness, with permission-based controls to prevent misuse.
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Facebook rolls out AI Animated Profile Photos, Restyle Tool and Fun Text Backgrounds
Technology | Feb 11, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTFacebook has introduced AI-powered animated profile photos, a new Restyle tool for Stories and Memories, and animated backgrounds for text posts. The Meta AI features aim to make profiles more creative and engaging, especially for younger users.
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Instagram may soon get Snapchat-style ‘Instants’ photo sharing feature
Technology | Feb 10, 2026, 12:57 PM ISTMeta is reportedly developing a new Snapchat-style app called Instants, along with a similar feature for Instagram. The tool allows users to send disappearing photos that vanish after being viewed or expire within 24 hours.
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You can’t play with citizens’ privacy in the name of data sharing: SC to WhatsApp, Meta
Technology | Feb 03, 2026, 02:24 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has warned WhatsApp and Meta that citizens’ right to privacy cannot be compromised under the guise of data sharing, delivering a strong message on user data protection.
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Meta, TikTok and YouTube face explosive trial over claims they addicted and harmed children
Technology | Jan 27, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTMeta, TikTok and YouTube are facing a landmark US trial over allegations that their platforms were deliberately designed to addict children and harm their mental health. Executives including Mark Zuckerberg are expected to testify.
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Meta’s Superintelligence Labs delivers first AI models internally, CTO reveals
Technology | Jan 22, 2026, 08:22 AM ISTMeta has confirmed that its newly formed Superintelligence Labs has delivered its first advanced AI models internally. The company’s CTO, Andrew Bosworth, said the early results are promising, signalling Meta’s renewed push to compete with Google and other AI leaders.
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Instagram expands Meta AI Reel translations to Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi
Technology | Jan 17, 2026, 11:48 AM ISTInstagram has expanded its Meta AI-powered reel translation feature to five more Indian languages, including Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi. The update also brings Indian-script font support to Instagram Edits, improving content creation for regional-language users across India.
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Meta Layoff: 1500 employees to lose jobs as AI push grows; Reality Labs in danger!
Technology | Jan 13, 2026, 02:16 PM ISTMeta is set to cut around 1500 jobs from its Reality Labs division, as it ramps up massive investments in AI and data centres. The move highlights a growing concern worldwide: as AI accelerates, thousands of skilled workers are being pushed into uncertainty, raising tough questions about jobs.
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Meta names Trump's ex advisor Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman to lead AI push
Technology | Jan 12, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTMeta Platforms has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman to lead its AI and infrastructure projects.
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Meta AI Ads privacy policy sparks concern: Why are Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users worried?
Technology | Jan 04, 2026, 01:43 PM ISTSeveral groups have filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission regarding Meta's new privacy policy. This policy has become a headache for users, as it will allow them to be targeted with personalised ads using artificial intelligence.
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Meta acquires AI startup Manus: Everything you need to know about Singapore-based platform
Technology | Dec 31, 2025, 12:56 PM ISTManus is a Singapore-based AI platform that launched a "general-purpose" AI agent this year. The platform offers subscription-based access to tools designed for research, coding, and task automation.
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Meta rolls out new AI Glasses update with Noise Control and Smart Music features
Technology | Dec 18, 2025, 07:53 PM ISTMeta has rolled out a new v21 software update for its AI-powered smart glasses, introducing Conversation Focus, Spotify-based music discovery, and several other upgrades. The update aims to make Meta’s smart glasses more useful for everyday situations like conversations in noisy places and more.
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WhatsApp must seek user consent for all data sharing: NCLAT
Technology | Dec 16, 2025, 06:56 AM ISTThis ruling on WhatsApp's data sharing policy resulted from an application by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) seeking clarification on the scope of the NCLAT's earlier order.
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Meta prepares for layoffs and major budget cuts to metaverse division
Technology | Dec 05, 2025, 02:02 PM ISTWhile Facebook rebranded as Meta to focus on the metaverse, the technology has not achieved the widespread adoption that the company anticipated.