WhatsApp could get a huge update soon that'll change chats forever Some code has been spotted in a WhatsApp version that suggests an AI chat-writing feature is coming. T3 · Mar 24, 2025
Why Did This AI Startup Reject Meta’s $800 Million Offer? A South Korean AI start-up, FuriosaAI, has declined Meta's nearly $800 million acquisition offer. According to the Bloomberg report, the company chose to Geekflare · Mar 24, 2025
Why the word rebrand needs a rebrand venturethree is the branding agency that hates rebrands. Creative Bloq · Mar 24, 2025
Facebook May Start Charging in the UK — Here's Why Brits Could Soon Face a Shocking New Subscription Fee UK Facebook users may soon face a new reality: Meta hints at subscription fees, citing the cost of 'free' services currently supported by targeted ads. International Business Times UK · Mar 24, 2025
Brianna Ghey’s mother calls for social media ban for under-16s Esther Ghey describes social media as ‘absolute cesspit’ at screening of film exploring teenage daughter’s murder The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025
Social media companies will not put lives before profit – Brianna Ghey’s mother Esther Ghey was speaking at the screening of ITV film Brianna: A Mother’s Story, which explores the murder of her daughter. Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025
Brianna Ghey’s mother calls for social media ban for children under 16 Esther Ghey was speaking at the screening of ITV film Brianna: A Mother’s Story, which explores the murder of her daughter The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025
Google ignored Android XR at GDC 2025, and indie VR devs are concerned Google was a huge presence at GDC, pushing Gemini for video games and new mobile gaming tech. The one blatant no-show? Any Android XR discussion. Android Central · Mar 23, 2025
The European Commission Is Assaulting American Tech Companies Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and others have all faced legal action from the European Union in recent years. Reason · Mar 23, 2025
Quest developers are joining forces to solve the 'VR visibility crisis' VR devs are seeing their games buried under Gorilla Tag clones. With Meta and Sony not helping, they're finding new ways to make VR profitable again. Android Central · Mar 23, 2025
I can't put my Meta Quest 3 down thanks to this VR accessory — and now I can't imagine playing without it The Kiwi Design H4 Boost Halo Battery Strap for Meta Quest 3/3S can easily be seen as an essential device for VR users, offering valuable extended battery life, superior cushioned comfort and simple adjustability. Tom’s Guide · Mar 23, 2025
Meta considering subscription option for UK Facebook users The technology company said Facebook and Instagram were ‘free for British consumers because of personalised advertising’. Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025
Instagram is testing AI that analyzes photos and generates comments…but isn't that the opposite of solving the bot problem? The tool enables users to use AI to generate a comment, instead of writing their own Digital Camera World · Mar 22, 2025
Meta to stop targeting UK citizen with personalised ads after settling privacy case Facebook and Instagram owner reaches legal agreement with human rights campaigner in case that could set precedent for millions The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2025
TechRadar · Mar 21, 2025 What is Duck.ai? Everything we know about DuckDuckGo’s privacy-focused AI chatbot Anyone who worries about ChatGPT's privacy should try out DuckDuckGo’s privacy-focused AI chatbot Duck.ai.
Fortune · Mar 21, 2025 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals his ‘obvious tactical’ career advice for Gen Z grads—as Apple, Amazon, and Meta hunt for workers with this skill OpenAI’s Sam Altman reveals the one skill Gen Z students need to prioritize right now: Learning AI tools. LinkedIn’s new research echoes it’s the fastest-growing skill for 2025, meanwhile, Apple, Amazon, and Meta are among those on the hunt for AI scientists.
The Conversation · Mar 21, 2025 Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
AAP · Mar 21, 2025 Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI Writers want legal changes and compensation after a tech giant allegedly used pirated books to train its artificial intelligence model.
The Conversation · Mar 21, 2025 Australia’s ‘coercive’ news media rules are the latest targets of US trade ire As the United States recalibrates its trade policies to combat what the Trump administration sees as “unfair” treatment by other countries, two significant industries have complained to US regulators about their treatment in Australia.
Android Central · Mar 20, 2025 This new Meta Quest v74 feature is set to revolutionize immersive experiences Meta Quest update v74 brings a ton of new features, but none are more revolutionary than the new camera access API.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 Meta exposé tops bestseller chart despite company’s attempt to ban its promotion Sarah Wynn-Williams’s account of her seven years as a Facebook executive is number one on the New York Times bestseller list and has flown off the shelves in the UK
Android Central · Mar 20, 2025 Meta's head of Oculus Publishing used GDC to debunk your 'theories' about VR profitability Chris Pruett went on stage at GDC 2025 to counter criticisms that Meta has abandoned devs to focus on Horizon and F2P games — and hint at a Quest 4 demographic.
Fortune · Mar 20, 2025 Mistral AI CEO shuts down IPO rumors—and doubles down on its 'open' strategy. Will it be enough? Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch shuts down IPO rumors, reaffirming the startup’s commitment to open-source AI as it scales up to compete with China’s DeepSeek and global AI giants
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025 Australian government agencies could be customers of Israeli spyware, research suggests While it is unknown if any Australians have been targeted, the military-grade program from Paragon Solutions provides full access to encrypted messaging apps
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 WhatsApp users can now message Meta's AI chatbot WhatsApp is getting an injection of Meta AI for users in the UK