What's your username? WhatsApp launched global reservations for usernames this week, giving users added privacy for their phone numbers.

Honor Meta announced partnerships and preparations to begin donating Ray-Ban AI smart glasses to legally blind veterans.

Aided by AI Meta's AI was reportedly responsible for aiding hackers in stealing user Instagram accounts, as no human workers are part of the process.

Subscriptions aplenty Meta announced a series of "Plus" plans for its main apps and teased a "Meta One" test for creators, businesses, and AI.

Another chunk... gone Reports say Meta has axed 8,000 employees this week, and it looks like the company really wants AI by this point.

AI everywhere Muse Spark received two important updates: one for mobile app users and another that puts it in smart glasses.

AI, VR, AI, VR Meta Connect 2026 date was revealed, as well as what consumers can expect, which is all about AI and VR.

Per your request Reports concerning Meta's AI plans for consumers alleged "agentic tools," such as a bot that can shop on Instagram.

Encryption is gone Meta has ended encrypted Instagram DMs as of May 8, 2026.

AI AI AI AI AI AI AI Meta is all about AI these days, and the company's Q1 2026 earnings call showed that this is costing a lot of money.