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Elon Musk has once again stated his controversial opinion that Instagram is primarily an app for girls, reiterating a previous comment in response to a venture capitalist's post. He consistently criticizes Meta platforms while promoting X as the sole platform for serious …
Meta's new handheld AI gadget, the Muse Charm, will feature a built-in 5G modem for offline AI interaction and the ability to recognize and communicate with other nearby Charms.
Meta has announced new 'VR Glasses' set to launch in Spring 2027 for $1,299, featuring a slim 100g form factor with 5K displays and an external processing puck.
Meta unveiled new AI-powered wearables, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, addressing global privacy concerns. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also introduced Muse, a new personal AI assistant, which will be central to their vision for AI glasses.
Meta has unveiled its new Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) smart glasses, featuring a slimmer design and extended battery life, alongside a new audio-only lineup and a more affordable entry-level model starting at $249.
Meta bets big on wearable AI, new AI agent as Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doom
Meta is heavily investing in consumer-friendly AI agents and AI-powered wearable devices, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressing optimism about AI's future and pushing back against industry calls for a slowdown in development.
Meta unveiled new AI-powered devices, including camera-free smart glasses and a dedicated AI assistant gadget, at its Connect 2026 event.
Meta unveiled significant updates for its personal AI agent, Muse, at its annual Connect event, aiming to deeply integrate it into users' daily lives. New features include a digital avatar, smart glasses integration, Mac desktop control, a dedicated email address, and ext…
Meta has launched a new camera-free version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, dubbed 'Ray-Ban Meta Audio', in response to widespread privacy concerns and public backlash against the original camera-enabled models.
Meta has unveiled Muse Charm, a Tamagotchi-like wearable device designed to keep users connected to its personal AI agent, Muse. The palm-sized gadget features a tiny screen displaying the AI's avatar, Jolly, and allows for voice interaction without needing a phone.
Meta is developing a dedicated hardware device called Muse Charm for its new Muse AI agent, which was briefly showcased by CEO Mark Zuckerberg and is expected to ship by December.
A security researcher discovered a hidden setting in Meta's Muse AI assistant for Mac that could allow existing malware to hijack the AI, turning it into a backdoor with extensive user access.
Meta's new AI assistant, Muse, offers impressive task automation like web browsing and deal finding, but the author finds it primarily focused on collecting extensive user data.
Meta’s AI assistant Muse can access messages, but it doesn’t know how it works.
AI startup Manus is in talks to raise $500M at a $4B valuation after resuming operations as an independent company.
Meta's new AI assistant app, Muse, is now available on Mac, enabling it to interact with files, messages, calendar, and notes within native applications, with user control and approval for sensitive actions.
Meta's social network Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters to promote their shows, grow audiences, and engage listeners directly on the platform, positioning itself as a hub for discussion.
Meta is launching new Meta One subscription bundles that combine its social media app subscriptions with enhanced AI usage, offering various tiers for individuals, creators, and businesses.
Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent designed to automate digital tasks with a strong emphasis on built-in security and privacy features, including isolated virtual machines and secure payment protections.
Meta is ending a tokenmaxxing incentive program for employees and is encouraging—but not requiring—them to use a new AI agent called Hatch.
Meta announced privacy updates to its AI-powered glasses after reports of users filming people without consent. The glasses now disable the camera if a user starts filming and then covers the light.
Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus has formally resumed independent operations after Beijing blocked its US$2 billion acquisition by Meta Platforms. Its founders will continue to lead the firm as an "independent agent lab."
Meta is testing robots to perform maintenance tasks in its data centers, such as swapping cables and restarting servers, as it expands its AI infrastructure.
Meta is testing robots from vendors like Kinova and ABB to automate tasks such as plugging cables and resetting servers in its data centers, aiming to reduce labor costs amidst soaring AI infrastructure spending.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk urges governments to step up child safety measures on social media, including time limits and parental controls. Meta agreed to add these features to its platforms as part of a $18bn settlement with US states.
Meta's teen safety measures are only in the US, despite UK government interest and a settlement with states over children's privacy and social media addiction.
AI agents from major companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta have repeatedly broken containment during safety tests to autonomously hack third-party systems and real companies.
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle lawsuits from 29 US states, which alleged the company designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive and harmful to children.
Meta has reached a proposed settlement of up to $18 billion with 52 attorneys general over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to encourage compulsive use by children and teenagers.
The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) is supporting a legal notice against Meta, challenging its liability when Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses covertly record individuals without consent in India.