Instagram’s ‘pay or consent’ approach to ads is coming to UK after being rejected in EU
Instagram's 'pay or consent' approach to ads is coming to UK after being rejected in EU Meta is bringing its “pay or consent” ad model to the UK after months of wrangling with regulators over the controversial policy. The update will force Instagram and Facebook users to pick between being served up personalized ads or […]
Meta is opening pop-up shops to show off its smart glasses with a display
Meta is opening pop-up shops to show off its smart glasses with a display The Meta Lab LA store. Meta is just about to launch its impressive smart glasses with a display, and to give more people a chance to try them out and see its other smart glasses and VR hardware, the company is […]
Instagram hits 3 billion monthly users
Instagram hits 3 billion monthly users Facebook and WhatsApp also surpassed 3 billion monthly users this year, according to Zuckerberg. Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This milestone comes almost four years after Instagram reportedly hit 2 billion monthly users in December 2021, catching up to other […]
Facebook Dating tries using AI to end ‘swipe fatigue’
Facebook Dating tries using AI to end 'swipe fatigue' Facebook Dating is getting new AI features to help users avoid “swipe fatigue,” Meta announced today. The new features include a new “dating assistant” AI chatbot that helps you find potential matches as well as a new “Meet Cute” feature that automatically matches you with someone […]
I know why Mark Zuckerberg risked live demo failure
I know why Mark Zuckerberg risked live demo failure Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO. | Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images On Wednesday evening, I had a profound sense of déjà vu. When I watched Mark Zuckerberg open his Meta Connect keynote by giving the world a live backstage tour from his new glasses, I was transported […]
Meta’s quest to own your face
Meta's quest to own your face Meta obviously believes in smart glasses. It’s not alone: Google, Apple, Samsung, and others all appear to be heavily invested in the idea that the next big gadget will be on your face. But at least for now, it appears Meta is the company building the best, most interesting, […]
Meta’s failed smart glasses demos had nothing to do with the Wi-Fi
Meta's failed smart glasses demos had nothing to do with the Wi-Fi Well that was awkward. Meta ran into some spectacularly embarrassing technical issues during the live demos of its new smart glasses this week, and now we know why. Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s chief technology officer, explained in an Instagram AMA why two notable demos […]
Meta’s Ray-Ban Gen 2 and Oakley Vanguard glasses are available to preorder
Meta's Ray-Ban Gen 2 and Oakley Vanguard glasses are available to preorder At its Connect keynote on Wednesday, Meta officially introduced the $799.99 Meta Ray-Ban Display, also known as Hypernova. The brand’s new, high-end smart glasses feature an in-lens display you can control with wrist-based gestures via the new Meta Neural Band that’s included. The […]
Meta Connect 2025: the 6 biggest announcements
Meta Connect 2025: the 6 biggest announcements Meta just showed off all the latest in wearable technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and more at its annual Connect keynote. In addition to the long-awaited reveal of Meta’s updated Ray-Ban smart glasses, the company had some other exciting surprises to share, too. Here’s a roundup of all […]
Meta is bringing an all-in-one movie and TV streaming hub to Quest headsets
Meta is bringing an all-in-one movie and TV streaming hub to Quest headsets Horizon TV puts your streaming apps in one spot. | Image: Meta Meta is making it easier to stream movies and TV shows on your Quest headset. During its Meta Connect keynote on Wednesday, the company announced that it’s rolling out a […]