Technology
Meta to remove end-to-end encryption option from Instagram direct messages
Meta will remove the optional end-to-end encryption feature from Instagram Direct Messages starting 8 May 2026 due to low user adoption.
Technology
Instagram trials clickable links in post captions for verified users
Instagram trials clickable links in post captions for verified subscribers, allowing creators to share external content more directly.
Business
Hyperscalers back new optical interconnect standard for large-scale AI systems
AMD, NVIDIA, Microsoft and others launch an optical interconnect consortium to support scaling next-generation AI infrastructure.
Technology
Meta rolls out new features to tackle online scams
Meta introduces AI tools, warning alerts, and stricter advertiser checks to combat scams across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Technology
Oversight Board urges Meta to introduce new rules for AI-generated content
Oversight Board urges Meta to introduce dedicated rules and stronger detection tools for AI-generated content on its platforms.
Technology
Smartphone app alerts users to nearby smart glasses amid privacy concerns
A new app alerts users when smart glasses may be nearby, reflecting rising privacy concerns about wearable cameras.
Technology
Meta could trade AI chips for shares in AMD under new partnership
Meta’s deal with AMD could give it a 10% stake as it secures massive AI chip capacity and deepens its push beyond NVIDIA.
Technology
Meta teams up with Nvidia to build massive AI infrastructure for future projects
Meta and Nvidia announce a multi-year partnership to build massive AI infrastructure and advance next-generation AI systems.
Technology
Meta shifts Horizon Worlds towards a mobile-first strategy
Meta separates Horizon Worlds from Quest, shifting the metaverse platform to a mobile-first strategy while continuing VR hardware development.
