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A close-up shot of a smartphone screen displaying a WhatsApp video call interface, with a person's face visible on the screen. The background behind the person is a serene, natural landscape, such as a tranquil beach or a lush forest, creating a calming and immersive atmosphere. The screen is surrounded by a subtle, futuristic glow, emphasizing the advanced technology behind the new video call features

Apps

WhatsApp to roll out filters and backgrounds for video calls

In the coming weeks, WhatsApp users will soon be able to fake their backgrounds in...

Sophie Atkinson 2 years

A giant, luminescent brain made of complex neural networks hovers above a handshake between a government official and a tech executive. The handshake takes place on a stage in front of a large audience, with the logos of Meta, OpenAI, Nvidia, and other tech companies displayed on a screen behind them. The stage is set in a grand auditorium, with futuristic architecture and an atmosphere of innovation and collaboration

AI

US launches AI partnership with Meta, OpenAI, Nvidia, and more

Sophie Atkinson 2 years

Apps

WhatsApp may introduce feature to block spam messages

Graeme Hanna 2 years

Big Tech

Meta Connect 2024 to unveil new AR and Quest features – here’s what to expect

Suswati Basu 2 years

Big Tech

Meta bans Russians state media from its platforms for ‘foreign interference activity’

Rachael Davies 2 years

Tech giants deem Ohio's data center tariffs 'unfair' and 'discriminatory'. A stylized image of a data center with rows of illuminated server racks glowing in purple and blue lights. In the center of the image, there is an outline of the state of Ohio with a map pin icon featuring a red star. Below the map, the word "Loading..." appears, along with a visual loading bar. The image represents the concept of data center operations in Ohio.

Big Tech

Tech giants deem Ohio’s data center tariffs ‘unfair’ and ‘discriminatory’

Suswati Basu 2 years

Apps

Meta, Snapchat and TikTok work together to tackle self-harm content

Sophie Atkinson 2 years

Australia plans fines for tech platforms who enable misinformation. Australian flag in front of large skyscrapers

Big Tech

Australia plans fines for Meta, X and others who enable misinformation

Suswati Basu 2 years

Meta admits scraping public data of Australians since 2007, without any option to opt-out. Mark Zuckerberg in a blue suit and tie in front of map of Australia with Australian flag and a mockup of a Facebook page

Big Tech

Meta ‘admits scraping public data of Australians,’ without any option to opt-out

Suswati Basu 2 years

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Apps

Meta execs grilled again by Australian Parliament, this time over news policy

Freya Deyell 2 years

Key art for Horizon Worlds with avatars around a cityscape.

Gaming

Meta will allow preteens with managed accounts access to Horizon Worlds

Ali Rees 2 years

Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game trailer released ahead of October launch. Batman game footage

Gaming

Batman: Arkham Shadow trailer released ahead of October launch

Suswati Basu 2 years

Banner art for Grand Theft Auto San Andreas

Gaming

Meta give GTA San Andreas VR update – and it’s not good news

Ali Rees 2 years

Everything we know about Meta Connect 2024: from Quest 3 to VR. A woman wearing a Meta-branded VR headset examines various types of smart glasses and AR devices displayed on a multi-screen setup behind her, highlighting the integration of advanced technology in Meta's product lineup.

Technology

What we know about Meta Connect 2024 so far: from Quest 3 to VR

Suswati Basu 2 years

Big Tech

Google is a monopoly, U.S. judge rules

Owen Good 2 years

Meta reports second quarter profits of $13.5 billion as shares surge.

Big Tech

Meta shares surge as second quarter profits hit $13.5 billion

Graeme Hanna 2 years

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