Meta began 2026 with a sharp cut of over 1,000 Reality Labs jobs – are Facebook or Instagram affected, or is Apple and Google’s AI wearables competition responsible?Meta began 2026 with a major workforce reset, cutting over 1,000 jobs from its Reality Labs division. The layoffs, affecting nearly 10% of ...
14 Jan, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Meta layoffs 2026: CTO Andrew Bosworth confirms job cuts for roughly 10% of employees within the Reality Labs unitMeta Platforms is beginning to cut more than 1,000 jobs from the company’s Reality Labs division, part of a plan to redirect resources from...
13 Jan, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Meta stock surges 5% after Mark Zuckerberg unveils plans for metaverse - here's the breakdownMeta stock: Meta Platforms shares jumped 5% after reports of planned up to 30% budget cuts in its metaverse division, including Horizon Wor...
04 Dec, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
Apple pauses Vision Pro upgrade to focus on smart glasses rivaling MetaApple is pausing its Vision Pro headset upgrade to focus on smart glasses that can compete with Meta. The company is working on two types: ...
02 Oct, 2025, 05.47 AM IST
Meta unveils Ray-Ban smart glasses with integrated display: A glimpse into the futureMeta has unveiled the new Ray-Ban Display. The glasses were unveiled at last night’s Meta Connect.
18 Sep, 2025, 07.36 AM IST
Meta’s push into defence tech reflects cultural shift, CTO saysAndrew Bosworth of Meta Platforms says Silicon Valley is now more open to supporting the US military. He mentions a 'silent majority' alway...
05 Jun, 2025, 09.23 PM IST
Apple plans glasses for 2026 as part of AI push, nixes watch with cameraApple is accelerating development of AI-powered smart glasses, targeting a 2026 release, while cancelling plans for a camera-equipped Apple...
23 May, 2025, 02.04 PM IST
Meta lays off employees in Reality Labs division: ReportWhile the exact number of layoffs is not yet known, these latest layoffs follow a broader round of job cuts in February, when Meta reduced ...
25 Apr, 2025, 12.59 AM IST
Is Meta launching Instagram Reels as a separate app to replace TikTok?In 2018, Meta introduced Lasso as a rival to TikTok, but the app struggled to attract users and was discontinued after two years.
27 Feb, 2025, 10.24 PM IST
Meta plans major investment into AI-powered humanoid robotsMeta is investing in AI-powered humanoid robots, focusing on household tasks and AI infrastructure for third-party manufacturers. Led by Ma...
14 Feb, 2025, 10.59 PM IST
Meta's profit rises 35%, even as spending spree continuesThe Silicon Valley company reported double-digit revenue and profit growth for the third quarter, driven largely by advancements in its sys...
31 Oct, 2024, 08.48 AM IST
Meta readies AR glasses reveal at Connect eventMeta is set to unveil its first augmented reality glasses and announce updates to its virtual reality and AI products at its annual Connect...
25 Sep, 2024, 04.22 PM IST
Meta's AI chatbot to start speaking in the voices of Judi Dench, John Cena, othersThe new audio feature will offer users the option to select a voice for Meta's ChatGPT-like digital assistant from a list of five celebriti...
24 Sep, 2024, 07.58 AM IST
Meta to deploy in-house custom chips this year to power AI drive: memoFacebook owner Meta Platforms plans to deploy a new version of its custom chip, called Artemis, in its data centers this year. The chip aim...
02 Feb, 2024, 10.20 AM IST
Meta to lay off employees in metaverse silicon unitEmployees were informed of the layoffs in a post on Meta's internal discussion forum Workplace on Tuesday. The post said they would be noti...
04 Oct, 2023, 01.14 AM IST
Animeta taps talent from Google, Meta, Viacom & WarnerMedia for leadership rolesThe new appointees include Vipasha Joshi as COO, Krishna Desai, as CPO and Biswamitra “Vishu” Ray who will look after branded content and c...
01 Mar, 2023, 10.36 AM IST
Leaked photo shows Facebook’s planned competitor to Apple WatchThe leaked photo shows a Facebook smartwatch with a screen and casing that’s slightly curved at the edges. The front-facing camera appears ...
29 Oct, 2021, 12.38 PM IST