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The latest Facebook news and guides, all in one place. Navigating one of the largest social media networks and keeping up with everything Mark Zuckerberg up to is no easy task, but Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage to help keep you informed. Here’s everything you need to know about Facebook.

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You might be using Facebook more than you think, new research reveals

A new Pew Research Center study shows Facebook remains the only social platform used by a majority of U.S. adults, far surpassing TikTok, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X despite ongoing narratives about its decline.
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Lawsuit claims Meta stopped research showing users felt better after leaving Facebook

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WhatsApp Windows app may get slower with this new Windows update

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Samsung Smart Glasses take shape as new details revealed for 2026 launch

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Meta might soon serve a ChatGPT-rival with an early morning social twist

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You can now block stolen video reposts on Facebook and Instagram

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Whatsapp will soon let you chat with people on other messaging apps

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Friends can now join your Facebook Marketplace chats to help you negotiate the best deals

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Meta breathes new life into your Gen 1 Ray-Ban smart glasses

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Threads just made it easier to control which replies appear on your posts

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Meta brings disappearing posts to Threads under a spooky name

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Instagram’s Stories editor now gives you quick access to Meta’s AI editing tools

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Meta is killing Messenger on desktop, here’s what you need to do

Meta is pulling Messenger’s desktop apps. Windows shuts down on December 14, macOS gets a 60-day window.
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Facebook’s AI now helps you pick your best photos and videos

Facebook is rolling out a new AI feature that suggests the best photos and videos to share from your camera roll.
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Messaging on Threads just got a big upgrade with group chats

Meta is rolling out group chats on Threads, allowing up to 50 people in shared conversations. The feature enhances communication and will soon include link invites and improved inbox tools.
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Just in case you missed it, Facebook job boards are back

Facebook is bringing back its job board on Marketplace in the U.S., targeting young adults and part-time seekers.
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Samsung Galaxy XR is betting big on beating the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro

After years of hushed voices, Samsung could be finally bringing its Galaxy XR, a direct rival to the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro.
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Instagram might come to your TV soon because Reels must be everywhere

Instagram is planning a TV app to bring vertical videos like Reels from your phone to TV screen. Meta hopes this move will let creators reach new audiences and give viewers a fresh way to enjoy Instagram.
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Meta drops the language barrier for enjoying Reels from around the world

With new AI-powered translations, dubbing, and lip-syncing, your favorite creators can now “speak” in multiple languages — instantly. It’s fun, futuristic, and a little uncanny — and it might just change how the world watches Reels.
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Instagram ‘swears’ your phone doesn’t listen to you to personalize ads

According to Adam Mosseri, Instagram doesn’t listen to our conversations to serve us personalized ads.
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Meta invites you to peek through the lens of tomorrow at pop-up stores

Demos of the new Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses will be offered at several cities across the U.S.
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Facebook Dating gets an AI chatbot to help you find love

Facebook Dating users can now simply ask an AI chatbot to find profiles with certain hobbies, skills, and locations, and get tailored recommendations to speed things up.
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Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses sell personal superintelligence. I’ll skip

Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are a peek into the future of wearable computing, but legitimate privacy and AI scares should keep you on the fence.
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Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses put a screen on your face without looking dorky

The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses start at $799 and come with an EMG wristband that allows effortless interactions. They will be available starting September 30 in the US.
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5 things to expect at Meta Connect today, including smart glasses with a display

Meta is expected to showcase a new range of smart glasses at its annual developer conference.
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ChatGPT and Gemini makers under probe over AI chatbot risk for kids

In addition to the FTC probe, the state of California has passed a bill that regulates AI chatbots and seeks to hold the companies accountable for harm done to users.
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Meta’s ‘Hypernova’ AI smart specs will be an ‘experimental’ device

Shipments are forecast to be extremely modest at first.
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Social media is fueling sale of human remains and grave robbery risks

The sale of human remains under the guise of curiosities and antiques on the internet is well-known. Some could be going to extremes to cash in on the demand.
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The eye-catching Oakley x Meta smart glasses are now available to pre-order

The Meta Oakley HSTN smart glasses start at $399 in the US and will be available in half a dozen lens and frame combinations.
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Meta smart glasses with a built-in display might cost as much as an iPhone

Meta is reportedly eyeing a price tag of $800 for its upcoming "Hypernova" smart glasses that are expected to arrive in a month.
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Facebook outage: normal service resumes after minor blip

If Facebook was down for you, you were not alone.
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Instagram is finally rolling out the feature you’ve been waiting for

In 2016, we got the concept of resharing content on a platform that went by the name Twitter. In 2025, Instagram is embracing it as "reposts."
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A new WhatsApp feature takes aim at scammers

Meta is launching a new feature that it hopes will help prevent WhatsApp users from falling for scams.
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Xbox finally gets its own VR headset, sort of

Xbox and Meta have teamed up for a limited edition Meta Quest 3S that comes bundled with a lot of VR gaming essentials.