In this week’s Tech Tuesday segment on Smile 90.4FM we discuss the new sports-focused smart glasses from Meta and Oakley.
A court in the Netherlands has ordered Meta to modify the timelines on Facebook and Instagram, ruling that the current setup violates the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Meta has announced that WhatsApp will introduce unique usernames, allowing users to conceal their phone numbers and enhance their privacy.
Meta has officially introduced the ability for Instagram users to edit their comments, addressing a long-standing request from the platform’s community.
Meta is announcing its next pair of smart glasses with Oakley. The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced “how-stun”) model costs $499.
Meta unveiled a significant change in the company’s approach to content moderation, moving towards a model emphasizing free expression while scaling back traditional fact-checking and moderation systems.
In a move sparking concerns about platform competition, Meta blocked links to Pixelfed, a decentralized photo-sharing platform.
Meta is expanding its commitment to geothermal energy with a new agreement in New Mexico, partnering with XGS Energy.
Meta Platforms has been using the names and likenesses of celebrities to create social media chatbots without their consent.
Meta Platforms has begun laying off more than 1,000 employees within its Reality Labs division - approximately 10% of the group’s workforce.
Meta has significantly increased executive bonuses, even as they implement widespread layoffs and reduces stock options for its employees.
Meta is reportedly preparing a return to facial recognition technology, this time integrating it directly into its line of smart glasses.
