Meta

Meta confirms June 15 shutdown of Horizon Worlds on Quest VR headsets

18 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

Following its February announcement to shift Horizon Worlds to mobile, Meta has set June 15 as the end date for access on Quest VR headsets. The move continues the company's broader retreat from in-house VR content amid a pivot toward AI, AR glasses, and third-party developers.

New Mexico jury fines Meta $375 million in child safety case

A jury in New Mexico ruled Meta liable for violating the state's consumer protection laws, ordering the company to pay a $375 million penalty. The verdict stems from allegations that Meta misled users about platform safety amid child exploitation risks. Meta plans to appeal the decision.

Meta to shut down Instagram DM end-to-end encryption in 2026

16 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging in Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, due to low adoption. Affected users will receive in-app instructions to download their messages and media. The company directs users to WhatsApp for continued encrypted messaging.

Tecnologia

Meta announces major nuclear power agreements for AI infrastructure

Tecnologia

Meta expands neural band uses and pauses Ray-Ban Display sales

Linux

Meta deploys Steam Deck's Linux scheduler across data centers

Meta updates smart glasses with conversation focus and Spotify AI

Meta is rolling out a software update for its smart glasses that introduces Conversation Focus, a feature to amplify voices in noisy environments. The update also adds AI-powered Spotify integration for context-based playlists. These enhancements are available first to early access users on Ray-Ban and Oakley models.

Disney+ now available on Meta Quest headsets in US

15 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Meta has launched the Disney+ streaming app on its Quest virtual reality headsets, allowing US users to access a vast catalog of content. The integration includes support for high-quality formats like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. International rollout is planned for the near future.

Yann LeCun lascia Meta per lanciare una startup di IA

L'ingegnere francese Yann LeCun, pioniere dell'intelligenza artificiale, ha confermato la sua partenza da Meta dopo 12 anni nel gruppo. Pianifica di lanciare la sua startup focalizzata su modelli di IA che comprendono il mondo fisico. La mossa arriva in mezzo a un cambiamento strategico in Meta sotto il CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Meta wins antitrust case and does not have to divest Instagram or WhatsApp

18 novembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Judge James Boasberg ruled in favor of Meta Platforms in a Washington federal court, determining the company does not need to undo its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp as it does not constitute a monopoly. The decision rests on Meta's declining market share amid rising competition from platforms like TikTok and YouTube. While Meta continues to generate massive revenues, the judge emphasized the market's evolution toward AI-driven content.

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