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Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Meta explores AI-assisted earbuds with cameras

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is currently exploring the development of innovative earphones integrated with artificial intelligence capabilities and cameras. This revelation surfaced in a report by The Information on Monday, shedding light on Meta’s ambitious venture into the realm of wearable technology. The projcet, dubbed “Camerabuds,” represents Meta’s concerted effort to capitalize on […]

Meta launches AI voice translation on Facebook, Instagram
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Meta expands paid verification service for businesses

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is broadening its paid verification service for businesses, introducing three new tiers to the program that offer additional benefits to companies willing to invest in a monthly subscription. This expansion comes after Meta initially introduced the service, known as Meta Verified, to businesses last autumn, following the […]

Meta plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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Meta tests cross-posting from Instagram to Threads

The parent company of Instagram, Meta, is trying a novel method to enhance engagement on Threads, its messaging app. This experiment involves allowing users to cross-post photos from Instagram directly to Threads, a feature aimed at fostering greater connectivity between the two platforms. Confirmation of the trial came from Meta after a few Threads users […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg loses $18bn as stock decline

The latest quarterly earnings call for Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, resulted in a seismic shift in the tech mogul’s net worth. A jaw-dropping loss of $18 billion ensued as Meta’s stock took a sharp nosedive in the aftermath of the call. Despite Meta exceeding revenue and profit expectations, investor confidence faltered as the […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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Threads tests new feature as monthly users pass 150m

The founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has said that Threads, a social networking app that is competing with X, formerly Twitter, has reached 150 million monthly active users, up from 130 million in February. This was disclosed by Zuckerberg while Speaking on Wednesday, April 24, during Meta’s Q1 2024 earnings call, according to Znet. Zuckerberg […]

Meta plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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Terrorism: Meta spokesperson bags six years imprisonment by Russian court

A military court in Moscow has sentenced Meta spokesperson Andy Stone to six years in prison for “publicly defending terrorism,” in absentia. Meta, according to RIA news agency was categorized as an extremist organization in Russia, and has had its Facebook and Instagram platforms banned in the country since 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. […]

Meta cuts prices for VR headset second time in 2024
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Meta cuts prices for VR headset second time in 2024

Meta has slashed the price of its Quest 2 VR headset for the second time this year, marking a permanent reduction. The base model, boasting 128GB of storage, now retails at $199, down from its previous price of $249. Prior to January 2, the headset was priced at $299. This price adjustment coincides with Meta’s […]

Meta plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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Meta launches early version of Llama 3 AI model

Meta unveiled early versions of its latest large language model, Llama 3, along with an image generator that updates images in real time while users type prompts, in a bid to keep pace with market leader OpenAI in the generative AI space. These models will be integrated into Meta’s virtual assistant, Meta AI, which the […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Meta tests messaging between Threads, Instagram without DMs

Meta is currently testing messaging capabilities that leverage Instagram’s inbox but allow for initiating new messages directly from the Threads app. Some Threads users have already spotted this feature, noticing a “message” button on other users’ profiles where the “mention” feature used to reside. A spokesperson from Meta confirmed the testing phase, stating that the […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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Meta launches AI chips for IG, Facebook, WhatsApp

Meta revealed details on Wednesday regarding the forthcoming iteration of the company’s proprietary artificial intelligence accelerator chip. Earlier this year, Meta announced its intentions to roll out a new iteration of a custom data center chip aimed at addressing the increasing computational demands required to operate AI-driven products across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Internally known […]

Meta launches feature for users to create albums
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Meta launches feature for users to create albums

Meta on Tuesday unveiled a series of updates to its Messenger platform, introducing new functionalities aimed at enhancing user experience. Among the new features is the ability for Messenger users to create shared albums in chats, send photos in high-definition, and share larger files up to 100MB in size. These additions are specifically targeted towards […]

Meta implements age verification measures for Quest users
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Meta implements age verification measures for Quest users

Meta has unveiled a new measure aimed at ensuring age-appropriate experiences for Quest 2 and 3 users by prompting them to confirm their age by reentering their birthdays. This feature, Meta explained, aims to provide the “right experience, settings, and protections for teens and preteens.” For teenagers aged 13 to 17, their profiles will automatically […]