Meta Appoints CRED Founder Kunal Shah as New Head of WhatsApp, Replacing Will CathcartWill Cathcart steps down after a seven-year tenure, signaling a potential new strategic focus on fintech and commerce for the world's largest messaging app.about 1 month ago
Instagram Globally Launches Long-Awaited Feature to Reorder Profile Grid PostsAfter nearly a year of waiting, the Meta-owned platform has finally released one of its most requested features, giving users full creative control over their profile aesthetic.about 2 months ago
Apple's Smart Glasses Strategy Mirrors Watch Success, Targets Meta and Eyewear BrandsLeveraging its successful Apple Watch playbook, the tech giant is taking aim at both tech rivals and traditional fashion eyewear companies in a push for mainstream adoption.2 months ago
Meta's Threads Platform Tests New Grok-Like AI Feature Powered by @Meta.aiThreads integrates advanced conversational AI for real-time user interaction.3 months ago
Meta Announces Direct Clickable Shopping Links for Creator ReelsNew feature streamlines social commerce within short-form video4 months ago
Meta Officially Shuts Down VR Access to Horizon Worlds Headsets in June 2026The company pivots entirely to mobile access and AI development5 months ago
Meta Removes End-to-End Encryption Support for Instagram Direct MessagesOfficial support page confirms the imminent rollback of message security features5 months ago
Meta Inks New Licensing Deals with European Publishers to Boost AI News AccuracyPartnerships with Le Figaro, Prisa, and Süddeutsche Zeitung aim to improve real-time information access5 months ago
Meta Inks $50 Million Annual AI Licensing Agreement With News CorpThe three-year deal secures premium content for Meta's next-generation AI models5 months ago
Anthropic Acquires Computer-Use AI Startup Vercept Following Meta Personnel DefectionAnthropic secures Seattle-based agentic AI startup after Meta recruits a key founder.5 months ago
Meta Announces Shutdown of Standalone Messenger Website in April 2026Users will be redirected to the main Facebook interface as Meta brings its desktop platform full circle.6 months ago
Meta Rolls Out AI-Powered Profile Animations on FacebookNew generative tools transform static images and memories into dynamic synthetic media6 months ago
Meta Blocks ICE List Links Across Social PlatformsThe company cites privacy violations and doxxing concerns following unrest in Minneapolis6 months ago
Meta Launches Premium Subscription Tiers for Core AppsNew paid features leverage Manus AI agents to offer productivity tools across Instagram and Facebook6 months ago
Threads Surpasses X in Mobile Daily Active UsersMeta's platform leads on mobile while X retains its desktop stronghold for professional users.7 months ago
Meta Ends Enterprise VR and Quest for Business ServicesReality Labs shifts focus to AI and wearables after $73 billion in losses7 months ago
Meta closes 543,000 accounts to comply with Australia's mandatory social media banTech giant deactivates over half a million profiles across Facebook and Instagram7 months ago
Instagram Rolls Out Reels Algorithm Control GloballyUsers can now manually tune their Reels feed, fighting doomscrolling and refining content recommendations.7 months ago
Instagram API Leak Puts 17.5 Million Users in the CrosshairsLeaked data including phone numbers and addresses is circulating on the dark web7 months ago
WhatsApp Launches Advanced Sticker Search and Real-Time Text Generation for Android Beta Users7 months ago
