A jury in Los Angeles has found Meta and Google liable in a lawsuit filed by a woman identified in court as Kaley. She claims she developed an addiction to Instagram and YouTube after using the platforms since childhood. This case is among the first to hold social media companies responsible based on how their…
Exciting news for WhatsApp users just surfaced, as it appears that the popular instant messenger is currently testing a new artificial intelligence feature designed to help users manage high volumes of notifications. Discovered by WABetaInfo in the latest Android beta version (v2.21.12), this tool leverages Meta AI to analyze and summarize multiple unread conversations simultaneously….
WhatsApp continues to refine its application with incremental design updates while also testing new features inspired by competitors such as Telegram. In its latest change, the messaging platform is introducing a Liquid Glass design language to its native audio player. This update aims to modernize the user experience by aligning the app’s interface with the…
Meta willfully violated New Mexico law by misleading users about the safety of its products and engaging in an unconscionable trade practice, a jury found. The company will face a $375 million penalty for the violations, awarding the maximum penalty of $5,000 per violation for 37,500 violations across two counts. The jury decided against Meta…
According to Reuters, Meta is looking to offset spending on AI and data centers with a massive round of layoffs. Sources familiar with the matter say the company could lay off as much as 20 percent of its staff, eliminating roughly 15,800 positions. That would be the largest series of layoffs at the company since…
Meta explores subscriptions beyond creators and businesses Meta is getting ready to expand its subscription strategy beyond creators and verified accounts. According to details shared with TechCrunch, the company will begin testing premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months. Unlike Meta Verified, which focuses on creators and businesses, these new subscriptions…
Meta announced new partnerships focused on expanding nuclear energy capacity in the United States to support the growing energy demands of its artificial intelligence data centers. The decision follows more than a year of internal studies and aligns with a broader industry trend to secure stable, large-scale power sources for AI infrastructure. According to the…
Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is closing out 2025 with a 20-images-deep dive into what a new era of “infinite synthetic content” means as it all becomes harder and harder to distinguish from reality, and the old, more personal Instagram feed that he says has been “dead” for years. Last year, The Verge’s Sarah Jeong wrote…
Meta seems to be developing a new artificial intelligence model focused on images and videos, codenamed “Mango.” This effort is part of its strategy to compete more directly with major players like Google and OpenAI. According to information published by The Wall Street Journal, this initiative shows Meta’s intention to strengthen its position in the…
According to recent industry analyses, although smartphone manufacturers have been trying to keep stable prices for Android devices released in 2025, this trend is probably not going to happen next year, in 2026. Rising production costs driven by global demand for memory components are expected to have a huge impact, causing a significant price increases…
