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Meta Launches Paid Meta One Subscription: AI Features in Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Now Behind a Paywall

Technology 09/17/2026, 05:28

Meta has officially launched the paid Meta One subscription, which bundles AI features from Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. User plans start at $3.99, while business plans go up to $499 per month.

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Your Photos and Chats Are Already Training AI: How to Limit Data Access in Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and X

Technology 09/14/2026, 19:30

Social networks train generative AI models on your posts, photos, and chats, and you can only partially opt out of this, mainly in the EU. We break down how to limit data access in Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X.

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Leak in Meta's Own Software Reveals the Design of the Project Phoenix Headset: Glasses Instead of a Quest Helmet

Technology 09/14/2026, 14:46

A leak in the HorizonOS Prescription Lens system package revealed the design of Meta's unannounced Project Phoenix headset: the device is shaped more like bulky glasses with nose pads and an external block than like a Quest helmet.

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AI Smart Glasses: Sales Boom in the US and Widespread Backlash in Europe

Technology 09/13/2026, 14:26

Meta forecasts AI smart glasses sales to grow to 7 million pairs in 2025, but in Europe the devices are causing scandals over secret filming. The EC has tasked the preparation of a report on privacy risks.

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Meta closes hidden-recording loophole: smart glasses now stop recording on their own when the indicator is covered

Technology 08/28/2026, 15:47

Meta has released its second smart-glasses update in two months: the camera now automatically stops recording if the user covers the light indicator. The company is stepping up its fight against covert recording in public places.

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WhatsApp Ditches the Six-Digit PIN: Meta Rolls Out Long Passwords, Passkeys, and Spam Call Protection

Technology 08/26/2026, 23:56

Meta has strengthened WhatsApp's protection: the six-digit PIN has been replaced with long passwords and local passkeys, while Android now shows hints about unknown callers to combat phishing and spam.

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Instagram Introduces First Draft: Reels Assembled Automatically in 10 Seconds

Technology 08/26/2026, 20:17

Meta has launched the First Draft tool in Instagram, which automatically assembles a Reels draft from selected clips in under 10 seconds, removing pauses and picking dynamic moments. iOS users will be the first to get the feature.

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Australia introduces 2.5% tax on ad revenue of tech giants refusing to pay local media

Economy 08/24/2026, 02:14

The Australian Parliament passed the News Bargaining Incentive Act, introducing a 2.5% tax on the ad revenue of tech giants (Google, Meta, TikTok, Microsoft) that refuse to sign agreements with local media. The levy can be avoided by reaching deals with at least eight publishers.

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WhatsApp under fire: 7 schemes scammers use to steal accounts and money, and how to protect yourself

Technology 08/21/2026, 06:44

Cybercriminals continue to steal accounts and money on WhatsApp, despite mass blocks by Meta. We analyze the seven main fraud schemes and effective ways to protect yourself from them.

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The Meta Trial: 29 US States Demand Removal of the 'Like' Button and Infinite Scroll

Technology 08/20/2026, 07:53

A six-week trial of 29 US states against Meta has begun in the United States: the plaintiffs are demanding billions of dollars and the removal of the 'Like' button and infinite scroll, accusing the company of creating addiction in children.

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Meta Trial: Coalition of 29 US States Demands $200 Billion Over 'Child Addiction' to Social Media

Technology 08/20/2026, 07:46

A trial has begun in Oakland, where a coalition of 29 US states is demanding approximately $200 billion from Meta for creating 'addictive' features for children. Hearings will last until October, with Zuckerberg and Mosseri named as key witnesses.

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The Atomic Boom in Service of AI: How Oklo, Meta, and US Tech Giants Revived Nuclear Energy

Technology 08/20/2026, 06:19

Backed by Sam Altman, startup Oklo is building microreactors for Meta's data centers, while US tech giants are massively investing in nuclear energy amid the artificial intelligence boom.

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Mark Zuckerberg Announces New Race for "Superintelligence": Meta vs. China and OpenAI's Closed Models

Technology 08/19/2026, 04:32

Mark Zuckerberg announced a new race for "superintelligence," calling on the US to compete with China and develop open weighted AI models. Meta will invest $145 billion in 2026 to catch up with competitors and ensure technology accessibility for everyone.

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Meta donates 15,000 Ray-Ban smart glasses to assist the blind and visually impaired in Ireland

Technology 08/16/2026, 07:15

🇮🇪 Meta donated 15,000 Ray-Ban smart glasses to the Irish organization Vision Ireland. 👓 AI-powered glasses will help the blind and visually impaired read text and recognize objects. 📢 The company conducted user training and implemented a support system. ⚖️ The initiative received support despite global debates about the privacy of smart glasses.

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Qwen by Alibaba: How Chinese AI Models Captured the Global Market, Overtaking Google and Meta

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:37

🇨🇳 Alibaba made a breakthrough in the AI world: the Qwen model family reached 3 billion downloads, overtaking Google and Meta. 📉 In six months, Chinese models became market leaders in open source, despite sanctions. The Alibaba ecosystem counts 460 neural networks and 300 thousand derivative algorithms. 🚀 #Alibaba #AI #Qwen #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence

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Instagram changes logo for the first time in 10 years: from camera to cursive and the controversy over the letter 'r'

Technology 08/14/2026, 11:16

📸 Instagram changes logo for the first time in 10 years! The new cursive-style wordmark sparks debate: some praise the freshness, others joke about "Instagzam". CEO Adam Mosseri calls it "sharp and modern". #Instagram #Redesign #Meta #DesignTrends

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Meta Launches AI Advisor in Facebook Creator Studio: The Battle for Creators' Attention

Technology 08/13/2026, 11:00

🚀 Meta launches an AI advisor in Facebook Creator Studio! The new assistant analyzes content, suggests posting times, and even writes replies to comments. Goal: retain creators and compete with TikTok. Available in the US and Canada. #Meta #AI #CreatorStudio #Facebook #TechNews

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