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The Quest 4 might slip to 2027, but Meta could unveil a lighter model next year instead

By Jay Bonggolto Published 5 June 25

lightweight stand-in Looks like the Meta Quest 4 is taking a raincheck until 2027, but a lightweight stand-in might swoop in next year to keep us busy.

Better late than never? WhatsApp finally arrives on iPad for more seamless messaging

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 27 May 25

Sigh, finally! After years of waiting, WhatsApp has officially launched its native app for Apple iPads, bringing its full suite of messaging and calling features to iPadOS.

Meta beats Android XR to the punch by making Instagram scrolling spatial

By Nickolas Diaz Published 22 May 25

Insta-3D Meta announced a test for Quest users on Instagram that brings a 3D, spatial experience when scrolling.

Meta's 2026 smart glasses will reportedly boost Live AI and identify faces

By Nickolas Diaz Published 13 May 25

Next Year A report seemingly highlighted Meta's plans for its 2026 smart glasses, like improved Live AI and "super sensing."

Instagram is trying out password-locked Reels, and The Weeknd is first to test it

By Jay Bonggolto Published 7 May 25

Secret Reels club Instagram is testing a new feature — lock your Reels with a secret password.

Instagram's latest Blend Direct Messages feature is seeing a wider rollout

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 5 May 25

Blend goes wider Instagram has introduced a new feature called Blend to enhance user engagement in Direct Messages by creating a shared feed of popular Reels based on individual and friends’ preferences.

News Weekly: Samsung teases a new foldable, Galaxy S25 Edge leak spoils the fun, and more

By Nandika Ravi Published 3 May 25

News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.

Meta's Q1 2025 earnings show major AI priority shift, Ray-Ban success

By Michael L Hicks Published 30 April 25

Earnings Zuckerberg laid out Meta's 'five major opportunities' for growth while discussing their outlook on tariffs, Meta AI, and major Ray-Ban glasses growth.

New Meta AI app provides a Llama 4-powered challenge to Gemini

By Michael L Hicks Published 29 April 25

Conversational AI The Meta View app is becoming the Meta AI app, moving beyond Ray-Ban glasses settings to a more general AI experience built to rival Gemini Live.

News Weekly: Motorola Razr 2025 arrives, Alphabet earnings soar, Meta's troubles, and more

By Nandika Ravi Published 26 April 25

News Weekly This week, Motorola's Razr 2025 series dropped, Alphabet's Q1 earnings soar, Meta layoffs impact VR teams, Samsung's summer Unpacked could take place in New York, and Android 16's Beta 4 comes out.

Meta layoffs strike again, impacting its Reality Labs division

By Nandika Ravi Published 25 April 25

Meta layoffs Meta lays off employees in its VR gaming wing, Reality Labs, as part of its restructuring efforts.

Instagram finally launches Edits app for both Android and iOS users

By Nandika Ravi Published 22 April 25

Finally here! Instagram has spun off an Edits app specifically for content creators with several AI-powered editing tools.

Meta updates Ray-Ban smart glasses with 'natural' AI voices and expands apps

By Nickolas Diaz Published 18 April 25

Hey Meta Meta started rolling out an update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses.

WhatsApp tests a video and voice call upgrade with more privacy and emojis

By Nickolas Diaz Published 8 April 25

Refinements A recent WhatsApp beta teased what's coming for the calling experience.

Meta is coming for Google and OpenAI with its fresh Llama 4 models

By Jay Bonggolto Published 8 April 25

AI beasts Meta just introduced Llama 4, its next-gen batch of AI models.

WhatsApp rolls out feature that lets you create AI versions of yourself

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 7 April 25

Upgraded AI Avatar After Chat themes, WhatsApp gives its users a bunch of other new, interesting features.

Meta's Llama 4 model is running behind schedule, but we might see it soon

By Nickolas Diaz Published 4 April 25

Seeing change Reports claimed Meta's Llama 4 AI model could appear soon following internal issues.

Meta is now the 'Official Fan Technology Partner' of UFC — here's what that means

By Brady Snyder Published 2 April 25

Fight! In a multiyear deal, Meta and UFC agreed to make Meta AI, Meta Glasses, Meta Quest, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads a key part of future fights.

WhatsApp to bring collage feature for cleaner status updates with 'Layouts'

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 24 March 25

Collage Status updates WhatsApp is testing a new “Layout” feature that allows users to share collaged photos as status updates, similar to Instagram’s Stories.