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From a side view, you can see how glasses can be worn along with a Quest Pro.

Meta Quest 3 vs. Quest Pro: Which is right for you?

Meta's Quest 3 matches many, but not all of the features of the Quest Pro, the much more expensive. Which is the right VR headset for you?
Key art for the VR version of Samba de Amigo

Everything announced at Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2023

Meta Quest 3 shown with its controllers.

Meta Quest 3 is official, but Apple is waiting in the wings

Meta Quest 3 render created by Marcus Kane.

Meta Quest 3: everything you need to know

Meta online security.

Meta issues warning to look out for ChatGPT-related scams

Robot office workers.

Meta to introduce AI agents to ‘billions of people’

Meta, formerly Facebook.

How to get your share of Facebook’s $750M settlement

Meta Verified on a phone.

Meta already verified me to influence elections — so why do I have to pay for a checkmark?

A Galaxy S23 Ultra running Instagram. On the screen, there's an orange guitar.

Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps — now I can’t stand it

Playing a fitness game in VR with the Quest Pro.

What is VR?

Samsung Galaxy S23 showing Instagram

If you can’t stand ads on Instagram, you’re going to hate this update

A model poses with a Meta Quest Pro over a colorful background.

Reminder: Meta Quest Pro’s permanent $500 price cut is in effect

Playing a fitness game in VR with the Quest Pro.

Meta Quest Pro vs. Quest 2: a clear choice for VR gaming

Meta Quest Pro vs. Quest 2: a clear choice for VR gaming

Meta's Quest Pro VR headset costs less now and brings better quality and comfort, but does that justify the higher price versus the still great Quest 2?
Meta, formerly Facebook.

Meta is planning a fresh round of job cuts, report claims

Meta is planning a fresh round of job cuts, report claims

Following 11,000 layoffs in November, Meta is reportedly planning to embark on another round of cuts that could see thousands of additional positions go.
A model poses with a Meta Quest Pro over a colorful background.

The Meta Quest Pro and Quest 2 are getting big price cuts this month

The Meta Quest Pro and Quest 2 are getting big price cuts this month

You'll be able to get a Meta Quest Pro or Meta Quest 2 VR headset for significantly cheaper prices starting on March 5.
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Meta boss Zuckerberg says new team is building ‘AI personas’

Meta boss Zuckerberg says new team is building ‘AI personas’

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says the company is bringing together its AI teams to create a unified group to turbocharge the development of generative AI products.
Meta's Boston office.

Meta is working on making its offices a little more peaceful

Meta is working on making its offices a little more peaceful

The hybrid workplace is a noisier workplace, at least for Meta. In a bid to make its offices a little more peaceful, the firm has called in the experts.
Mark Zuckurburg introduces Facebook's new name, Meta.

Meta unveils paid verification service for Instagram and Facebook users

Meta unveils paid verification service for Instagram and Facebook users

Meta is offering Facebook and Instagram users a paid verification service. Similar to Twitter Blue, subscribers will get a blue badge and various perks.
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Meta’s unceremonious Echo VR shutdown is a missed Metaverse opportunity

Echo VR was once Meta's most promising virtual world. Its shutdown is a missed opportunity for its struggling Metaverse.
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Trump allowed to return to Facebook and Instagram

Trump allowed to return to Facebook and Instagram

Donald Trump has been allowed by Meta to start posting again on Facebook and Instagram as he eyes a return to the White House.
Image with languages displaying in front of a man on his laptop for Meta's 200 languages within a single AI model video.

The AI expert at Meta has some harsh criticism of ChatGPT

The AI expert at Meta has some harsh criticism of ChatGPT

Meta's AI chief reportedly said ChatGPT isn't particularly innovative, and simply builds upon decades-old work while being very well engineered.
Instagram 2022 Recap Reel on an iPhone.

Instagram 2022 recap: how to make your end-of-year Reel

Instagram added a Recap Reel template for users to share their favorite moments from 2022. Here's how to access it.
Instagram being used on an iPhone.

Are your Instagram comments not showing up? You’re not alone

Are your Instagram comments not showing up? You’re not alone

Comments aren't showing up for some Instagram users. Here's everything we know about the issue and if it's going to be fixed.
fake irs emails are delivering dangerous new malware this tax season 1040 form being filled out

Major tax services are sending your data to Meta and Google

Major tax services are sending your data to Meta and Google

A new report claims Meta and Google are being sent your tax filing information, including names, amounts along with ad tracking data, a serious privacy breach.
Two phones on a table next to each other. One is showing the WhatsApp logo, and the other is running the WhatsApp application.

You’ll soon be able to use WhatsApp on more than one phone

You’ll soon be able to use WhatsApp on more than one phone

WhatsApp is preparing to add a much-requested feature with multidevice support and companion mode.
Alan Truly is writing using a Quest Pro with a paiered keyboard and mouse.

Meta Quest Pro review: the future right on your face

Meta's Quest Pro is a high-end VR headset that's meant for work, so I spent a week putting it through its paces to share what works and what doesn't.
Series of four mobile screenshots showing the selling of collectibles on Instagram.

Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans

Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans

Meta has announced a number of new features for creators on its social media platforms, including one that lets creators make and sell NFTs on Instagram.
Meta Quest Pro Horizon Workrooms example has been altered with unhappy emojis over the avatars.

Some Quest Pro early adopters are shipping it back to Meta

Some Quest Pro early adopters are shipping it back to Meta

The Meta Quest Pro might prove to be a love-it-or-hate-it VR headset as some early adopters have been disappointed enough to ship it back for a refund.
A model poses with a Meta Quest Pro over a colorful background.

Meta just quietly announced when the Quest 3 will launch

Meta just quietly announced when the Quest 3 will launch

Meta is planning to launch the third-generation consumer VR Quest headset sometime next year, the company confirmed during its Q3 2022 earnings call.
Turned on smartphone with Instagram app icon on its screen.

Instagram and Facebook down? You’re not alone

Instagram and Facebook down? You’re not alone

Having trouble using Instagram and Facebook this morning? You're not alone. As of October 27, it looks like both sites are having issues.
A series of social media app icons on a colorful smartphone screen.

How to create multiple profiles for your Facebook account

How to create multiple profiles for your Facebook account

Facebook now lets you create multiple profiles for one Facebook account. Here's how to create a new profile.
Meta gave an example of what you can see when wearing a Quest Pro.

Are Quest Pro’s virtual screens actually better than real monitors?

The first impressions of using the Quest Pro's virtual screens indicate some impressive results.
A smartphone with the Facebook app icon on it all on a white marble background.

Reels are about to show up in yet another Facebook feature

Reels are about to show up in yet another Facebook feature

Meta is still pushing Reels but it's also developing other features to bolster its platforms' other products like Facebook Groups and Events.
A Meta Connect 2022 screenshot showing Mark Zuckerberg avatar.

Big Tech’s vision for the metaverse is weak. Here’s what it needs

Big Tech's vision for the metaverse is falling flat, so in the spirit of constructive criticism, we put our heads together and came up with some suggestions