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Tech - VentureBeat
Meta just beat Google and Apple in the race to put powerful AI on phones
Meta has launched compressed AI models that run directly on smartphones, making artificial intelligence faster and more private while using less memory than cloud-based alternatives.10 hours ago - Google -
Tech - VentureBeat
Velan Studios readies launch for Bounce Arcade VR game for Meta Quest
Velan Studios announced its VR pinball game Bounce Arcade is available for pre-order on Meta Quest and will debut on November 21. In the game, you enter the machine and play pinball like you’ve ...12 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Why Meta and Snap are spending billions on AR glasses
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel are betting big that augmented-reality glasses will replace the smartphone.14 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Meta Quest 3S Review: The Best Headset for VR Noobs
Meta’s most affordable VR headset is cheap, light, and easy to use. Just don’t expect to wear it too long, as the battery life isn't great.Yesterday - Meta -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Meta Bans Accounts That Track Celebrity Jet Travel, Including for Zuckerberg
The suspensions mirror decision Elon Musk made in 2022 to ban similar accounts on Twitter after he acquired the platform.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
House Republican presses Meta on censoring political content
Texas Rep. August Pfluger (R) expressed concern in a letter to Meta on Tuesday over the platform's decision to automatically opt users out of political content, arguing the platform's users should ...8 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Bernstein naming Meta the new 'set-it-and-forget-it' stock comes down 2 things
The analysts cited the strength of Meta's core advertising business and the monetization of artificial intelligence.12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Bloomsbury to beat expectations on ‘romantasy’ boom
Publisher reports best-ever first half as sales of authors such as Sarah J Maas and JK Rowling continue to soar17 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
EY and Meta Fired Workers for Stretching the Rules: What Would You Do?
EY employees watched multiple training videos at once. Meta employees used meal vouchers for non-food items. Here’s how employers should evaluate breaches like these, one expert says.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
A court says former Albanian president Meta must stay in custody during corruption investigation
An Albanian court has ruled that former President Ilir Meta should stay in custody while the left-wing Freedom Party leader faces allegations of corruption, money laundering and the hiding of ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Meta Platforms Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over Child Safety Claims
The plaintiffs said Meta misled them about how it makes Instagram and Facebook safe for younger users. A federal judge in San Francisco disagreed.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
WPP Returns to Growth, Beating Expectations
WPP reported a surprise rise in organic revenue for the third quarter, returning to growth after declines in previous quarters, as it benefited from higher spending among its bigger clients and a ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Jet-tracker who watched Zuckerberg, Trump, Musk says Meta has banned his accounts
Meta has removed accounts that track the plane movements of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, X owner Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, former President Trump and others, account owner Jack Sweeney ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - NBC News
Meta bans jet-tracking accounts that post updates on Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg
Meta followed Elon Musk's lead, banning jet-tracking accounts run by Jack Sweeney. The accounts posted locations of jets used by Donald Trump and Taylor Swift.2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Politics - The Hill
Meta again testing facial recognition software to fight 'celeb bait' scams
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is testing facial recognition software to combat “celeb bait” scams on its platforms, as well as to allow users to more easily regain access to ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.2 days ago - Facebook -
Business - Inc.
Meta Fired a $400K-a-Year Employee for Charging Toothpaste to the Company. It Was Actually a Very Smart Move
It may seem ridiculous to nickel-and-dime your employees like this, but it makes sense for Meta to enforce smaller rules.2 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving
New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Albania's left-wing former President Meta is arrested on corruption allegations
Albanian prosecutors have arrested former President Ilir Meta on suspicion that the left-wing Freedom Party leader engaged in alleged corruption, money laundering and hiding of personal income and ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai
France's Leon Marchand beats Great Britain's Duncan Scott to win the men's 200m individual medley at the short course World Cup event in Shanghai.5 days ago - World Cup -
Tech - VentureBeat
Meta Introduces Spirit LM open source model that combines text and speech inputs/outputs
Spirit LM Expressive incorporates emotional cues into its speech generation and can detect and reflect anger, surprise, or joy.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion’
Meta is ramping up its efforts to fight sextortion on Instagram with the launch of new features that are designed to help prevent young users from getting blackmailed into sharing nude photos.October 17 - Meta -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.October 17 - Meta -
Tech - ABC News
Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’
Facebook and Instagram owner reportedly dismisses about 24 workers for abusing $25 meal credit system. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los ...October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Meta under fire for ‘polluting’ open-source
Open Source Initiative chief criticises tech group for using the term to describe its Llama modelsOctober 17 - Meta -
Business - Financial Times
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergentOctober 17 -
Business - Inc.
Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction
Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
What does Norris need to do to beat Verstappen?
BBC Sport analyses the Formula 1 title battle including the factors that may help Lando Norris overhaul Max Verstappen.October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Launches Today - Get Batman: Arkham Shadow For Free
Meta Quest 3S (128GB) + Batman: Arkham Shadow Bundle $300 | Bundle with Elite Strap to save ...October 15 - Meta -
Tech - ABC News
Meta’s Oversight Board says viral video left on Facebook threatened LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria
Meta’s oversight board has expressed serious concern over the company’s failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gayOctober 15 - Facebook -
Business - MarketWatch
Albertsons’ stock climbs on Q2 earnings and revenue beat
Albertsons Cos. Inc. shares are up 1% in premarket trades Tuesday after the grocery chain reported better-than expected second-quarter revenue and earnings.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Best Buffalo Bills plays in win over struggling New York Jets
Watch the best plays from the Buffalo Bills as they inflict the third straight defeat on the New York Jets.October 15 - New York -
Business - MarketWatch
Ericsson stock jumps as AT&T fuels earnings beat
Ericsson shares rallied on Tuesday as the Swedish telecom equipment maker said the market is stabilizing as North America returns to growth.October 15