We’re Upgrading Your WhatsApp Group Chats
Meta announced updates to WhatsApp group chats, including enhanced polls, @all mentions, and the ability to create new groups from existing ones to streamline decision-making and communication.
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Introducing WhatsApp Web Calling, Plus More New Features
Meta expands WhatsApp Web to support direct audio and video calls, including group calls, with features like screen sharing, call history, and end-to-end encryption. Group call transfers and waiting room controls are...
Meta is Signing the EU AI Act Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content
Meta commits to the EU AI Act Code of Practice to enhance transparency of AI-generated content, aligning with ongoing industry efforts to improve identification tools and reduce user confusion.
Meta Announces New Strategic Venture With BlackRock to Develop Data Center in El Paso
Meta and BlackRock will jointly develop a $14 billion data center campus in El Paso, Texas, with Meta retaining a 20% stake and BlackRock owning 80%. The facility, expected to open in 2028, will support Meta’s AI...
Announcing the AI Glasses Impact Grant Recipients: Helping People Work, Learn, and Live More Independently
Meta announced 30 AI Glasses Impact Grant recipients across the U.S. to fund projects using AI glasses for accessibility, workforce safety, education, agriculture, and economic opportunity.
Meta AI Doesn’t Just Think, It Acts
Meta has introduced Muse Spark 1.1, enabling its AI assistant to perform tasks autonomously, such as planning renovations, scheduling training, or organizing events, with updates delivered automatically.
Introducing Facebook Verified
Meta introduces Facebook Verified, a free selfie-based verification badge for eligible users to confirm real-person profiles on Facebook, starting in select markets.
Introducing Seller, an App for Facebook Marketplace Sellers
Meta launched Seller, a dedicated app for Facebook Marketplace sellers, marking the platform’s tenth anniversary. The app offers tools to manage listings and engage buyers, with existing Marketplace data integrated.
Connecting Real People on Facebook
Meta marks Facebook Marketplace’s 10th anniversary with new seller tools and identity verification, while testing purpose-built apps and a video-first experience to streamline commerce and community engagement.
New WhatsApp Features Keep Up With the Way You Actually Live
Meta announced new WhatsApp features, including direct iPad account setup, hands-free car integration, in-chat PDF editing, and music sharing to Status, now rolling out.
The 2026 Summer of Football: A Record-Breaking Moment Across Meta
Meta reported record-breaking engagement during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with WhatsApp messaging peaking at over 30 million messages per second and Instagram followers for players surging by 213.6 million in a month.
Alerting Parents if Teens Show Signs of Distress in Conversations With Meta AI
Meta will alert supervising parents if Meta AI detects signs of suicide or self-harm in a teen’s conversations, with manual review before notifications are sent.
Teachers and Local Businesses Win as Meta Expands Louisiana Data Center
Meta commits over $50 billion to expand its Louisiana data center, funding scholarships, workforce training, and local business support while securing energy savings for Entergy Louisiana customers.
Breaking Ground on Meta’s First Data Center in Canada
Meta announced the groundbreaking of its first Canadian data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, a 1GW facility with a CAD $13 billion investment, supporting 300+ jobs and CAD $60 million in local infrastructure...
Meta’s AI Glasses: Your Questions Answered
Meta addresses user questions about its AI glasses, detailing privacy controls, capture LED visibility, and anti-tampering safeguards introduced in the second generation.
Introducing Muse Image: Image Generation Built for Your World
Meta has launched Muse Image, a tool enabling users to transform personal photos into various artistic and stylized formats, including Renaissance paintings, claymation characters, and 16-bit game avatars.
Our Work to Fight Child Exploitation on Our Apps
Meta addresses recent reports of policy-violating Instagram ads in India involving child exploitation, detailing enforcement actions and ongoing efforts to improve detection and prevention.
It’s Time to Reserve Your WhatsApp Username
Meta’s WhatsApp will introduce usernames to let users share a handle instead of a phone number, with reservations opening this week ahead of a phased rollout.
Teens, Parents, and Educators Navigate Online Safety Through Real Conversations in Singapore
Meta introduces Digital Dialogue IRL, a free public experience in Singapore from June 25 to July 31, 2026, to facilitate open conversations about online safety and digital wellbeing among teens, parents, and educators.
We’re Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta Glasses
Meta and EssilorLuxottica have launched Meta Glasses, a new line of AI-powered smart glasses starting at $299, available in 26 styles with prescription lens compatibility.
Launch of Meta’s Small Business Growth Academy Across Asia-Pacific to Boost AI Adoption and Digital Skills
Meta launched the Small Business Growth Academy in 12 Asia-Pacific countries to help small businesses adopt AI and digital tools for scaling operations, customer outreach, and cross-border sales through training and...