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Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
Meta faces a massive court-ordered payout over child safety and mental health online.
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WhatsApp launches web calling alongside new features: call transfer, waiting room
WhatsApp expands its desktop utility by enabling encrypted voice and video calling directly through its web application.
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Amazon, Meta and Microsoft face skeptical investors this week after Google report sparked sell-off
A Google AI spending report fuels investor skepticism across Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, sparking a market sell‑off.
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Why another shocking Meta capex number may keep the stock underwater
Meta stock has fallen for seven consecutive days as investors weigh concerns over high capital expenditures ahead of the upcoming Q2 earnings report.
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How Meta Got Everything It Wanted in a Secret Louisiana Data Center Deal
Meta has secured highly favorable terms in a secret deal to establish a giant AI data center in Louisiana.
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Samsung explains why its smart glasses will be better than Meta's
Samsung is positioning its new Galaxy smart glasses as a superior alternative to Meta's hardware within the broader wearable ecosystem.
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What to Expect in Markets This Week: Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft Earnings; Fed Interest Rate Decision
Tech earnings and a Fed rate call converge to test the market’s rally
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4 Big Tech earnings reports, a Fed meeting, and $100 oil: It's the busiest week of the quarter
A dense confluence of Big Tech earnings, a Federal Reserve policy meeting, and global economic data creates a high-stakes week for financial markets.
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Instagram will now ban creeps in Meta glasses
Instagram is implementing a ban on content created with Meta glasses that involves harassment, pickup tactics, or non-consensual filming.
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Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
A central legal challenge against Meta regarding social media addiction has been dropped by a teen plaintiff just days before the scheduled trial.
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WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp is expanding its ecosystem with enhanced in-car integration and native iPad account sign-ups.
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New "Advertisement" for Kylie Jenner's Meta Perv Glasses Shows Something Extremely Funny If You Look at It From the Wrong Angle
A new promotional campaign for Meta glasses featuring Kylie Jenner is facing significant public backlash and criticism regarding privacy and optics.
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XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass
Meta is expanding its Horizon+ subscription to include Xbox Game Pass perks, bringing a 'Starter Edition' to Quest users.
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China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chips
China is evaluating new restrictions on AI technologies, including chip access and the overseas distribution of models like Qwen and Doubao.
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Meta Glasses Are Getting a Nasty Reputation
Meta's latest smart glasses are facing significant backlash over privacy concerns and public perception.
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Meta used AI to tag workers who took leave to be laid off, lawsuit claims
Twenty-six Meta employees have initiated legal action alleging that AI tools were used to specifically target workers on leave for layoffs.
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Lawsuit claims Meta’s layoff decisions were made by AI, not humans
Meta faces a lawsuit from employees alleging that AI, rather than humans, determined who was terminated during workforce reductions.
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Nvidia, Micron, and other chip players are poised to become cash-producing machines
Major technology firms are significantly increasing their capital expenditure, fueling growth projections for key semiconductor manufacturers.
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Meta is pushing AI ads hard
Meta is aggressively scaling AI-driven advertising, sparking concerns over content quality and the risk of model collapse.
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Meta admits its first ‘superintelligence’ was too stupid to survive for three days
Meta is retracting multiple AI initiatives and tools following widespread public backlash and internal admissions of failure.
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Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’
Public criticism from Lorde regarding Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses has sparked a broader debate over smart wearable aesthetics and consumer privacy.
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OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI Compete for More Cost-Efficient AI Models
Major AI developers are shifting focus toward lower-cost models as intense competition drives a broad effort to improve efficiency.
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The Public Got So Mad at Meta’s New AI Photo Tool That It’s Scrapped Already
Meta has withdrawn its new AI image generation tool following intense backlash from industry guilds and privacy concerns.
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Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users
Meta is appealing a landmark jury verdict that held the company responsible for social media addiction among young users.
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Meta Removes Muse Image AI Feature After Backlash: “Missed The Mark”
Meta has scrapped its Muse Image AI feature on Instagram following widespread public backlash over user privacy.
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EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
European Union regulators are demanding Meta redesign Facebook and Instagram features they identify as addictive, threatening potential fines for non-compliance.
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Can AI answer the $3 trillion question?
Financial analysts are debating the sustainability of massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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CAA Calls Out Meta For Making Its Muse AI Video and Photo Tool Opt-Out
Hollywood agencies and privacy advocates are challenging Meta’s decision to make its Muse AI image and video tool an opt-out feature for users.
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Four states seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in child social media addiction trial, Meta says
Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion in penalties as four states prepare for an August trial regarding social media addiction and youth mental health.
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Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation with $150M funding led by Meituan, Tencent
Smart glasses startup Even Realities has reached unicorn status following a $150 million funding round led by Meituan and Tencent.
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Meta quietly launches vibe-coded gaming app Pocket
Meta has entered the interactive content space with Pocket, a new social app centered on vibe-coded mini games and AI-generated experiences.
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Meta is finally catching up to OpenAI, its AI leader says
Meta claims its new Watermelon AI model has reached parity with OpenAI's leading technology.
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EXCLUSIVE: Zuckerberg says AI agent development going slower than expected
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals that the development of AI agents has not progressed as quickly as anticipated.
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Meta Stock Surges on Report It’s Building a Cloud Business. CoreWeave Drops.
Meta stock is surging following reports that the company is building a cloud business to sell excess AI capacity.
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Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses
Meta adds subscription fees and rate limits to smart glasses features
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WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private
WhatsApp introduces usernames to protect user phone numbers
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Google caps Meta’s Gemini use as AI demand strains capacity
Google is limiting Meta's access to Gemini AI models as surging demand strains the company's capacity.
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Exclusive: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties
Meta seeks protection from child-harm penalties in California
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Meta Tried to Silence Her. Now She’s Suing.
Meta sued by former executive over attempts to silence her
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Qualcomm Just Revealed Its Mystery Big Tech Customer—and Its Stock Is Soaring
Qualcomm stock surged following the reveal of a major AI data center platform and a high-profile CPU deal with Meta.
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Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
Facebook is reviving Creator Studio as an AI companion app designed to provide coaching and analytics for creators.
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Meta forced thousands of engineers into AI training work. Now it's giving some a way out.
Internal turmoil at Meta grows as a massive AI reorganization leaves employee morale at historic lows.
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Qualcomm stock pops 15% after chipmaker almost doubles projection for 2029 non-handset revenue
Qualcomm stock surges 15% on strong data center chip sales projection
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Qualcomm announces AI data center CPU, signs Meta as first major customer
Qualcomm is entering the AI data center market with a new line of CPUs and systems, securing Meta and Microsoft as early customers.
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Google's YouTube reaches settlement in lawsuit alleging child social media addiction
Google's YouTube settles lawsuit alleging child social media addiction
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Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Meta has appointed Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp as part of a strategic $900 million investment in his startup, CRED.
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Instagram and Facebook go down in major outage
Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads experienced a widespread outage affecting thousands of users.
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U.S. Presses Meta to Agree to A.I. Reviews as Security Concerns Rise
US presses Meta for AI reviews amid rising security concerns
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Meta is building a prediction markets app. These stocks fell in response
Meta is developing a prediction markets app called Arena, triggering stock declines for competitors like DraftKings and Robinhood.
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Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand
Meta launches affordable smart glasses under its own brand