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Meta Announces Partnership With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta Glasses
Meta announced a partnership with EssilorLuxottica to launch Meta Glasses, a new line of AI glasses building on the technology of the company's existing AI glasses portfolio. The product is launching with 26 distinct styles, three frame styles (Meta Adventurer, Meta Fury, and Meta Glasses by Kylie), and a starting price of $299. Meta Glasses are the first AI glasses to launch with Meta AI powered by Muse Spark from Meta Superintelligence Labs on day one, and are available starting today at Meta.com, Best Buy, Am...
Meta Expands Instagram for TV to Samsung Smart TVs, Tests New Shared-Watching Features
Meta announced that Instagram for TV is now available on Samsung Smart TVs in the US (2020 model year and newer), making Instagram for TV available across the majority of connected TV devices in the US when combined with Amazon Fire TV and Google TV. The company is testing new features including channels organized around user interests, casting Reels and Stories from a phone, and a dedicated home for horizontal video. Meta is also exploring new TV formats such as longer-form creator content, episodic series, and...
Meta Announces New Teen Safety Updates for Instagram, Facebook and Messenger
Meta announced a series of updates to strengthen protections for teens across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger, including the global rollout of 13+ content settings to Teen Accounts, new AI-powered age assurance measures, and parental alerts when teens search for suicide or self-harm related terms on Instagram. The parental alert feature has rolled out to supervising parents in the EU, Brazil and India. Meta also introduced a Family Center hub for parents to manage teen activity across Instagram, Meta Horizon,...
Meta announced on June 17, 2026 that the Threads app is once again available in Türkiye, with users able to download the app or visit threads.com to sign up or reactivate existing accounts and restore prior posts, interactions, and followers. The relaunch follows the April 2024 temporary shutdown of Threads in Türkiye, which was ordered by the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) due to a dispute over data sharing between Threads and Instagram. New features now available to Turkish users include real-time Live Ch...
Meta Launches New Features as Threads Reaches 500 Million Monthly Active Users
Meta announced that Threads has reached 500 million monthly active users. To mark the milestone, the company is graduating the communities feature out of beta and releasing a suite of new tools, including community icons, a communities hub, expanded community champion recognition, local communities with native-language tags in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, and an upcoming expansion of Live Chats. Meta is also introducing Your Algo, a personal setting that lets users privately control the topics and duration of conte...
Meta announces new initiatives in Brazil to inform parents about Instagram Teen Accounts and parental supervision
Meta announced a series of initiatives in Brazil to keep parents informed about Instagram Teen Accounts and parental supervision tools, including a debate at its office with specialists, content creators and civil society, and a new campaign featuring actress Ingrid Guimarães and her daughter Clara. The article reiterates features added in 2026, such as content classification settings inspired by age ratings for ages 13+, a new Insights tab showing topics teens asked Meta AI, alerts to parents when teens repeate...
Meta rolls out new AI features on Facebook including AI Mode, editing tools, and photo presets
Meta announced new AI-powered features on Facebook, including an AI Mode that uses Meta AI (powered by Muse Spark) to surface answers from public posts in Groups and Reels, updated camera roll sharing suggestions with collage cutout templates and stylized video transition effects, and new AI photo presets that let users change clothing, hair, and accessories (including a sports jersey option). The article contains no financial results, guidance, or transaction terms.
Meta to Donate Ray-Ban Meta Glasses to Every Blind Veteran in America
Meta announced a program to donate Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at no cost to every blind veteran in America, inspired by US Army veteran Don Overton. More than 130,000 legally blind American veterans are stated to be eligible. The article does not disclose any financial impact, transaction value, or material effect on Meta's financial results.
Meta announces football-themed features across Threads, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp
Meta announced new football-related features and experiences across its family of apps ahead of this summer's football tournament in North America. The features span Threads (Live Chats, Football Community, Live Scores, Team Flair, Stickers, Custom Emoji, Media Highlights, Game Reminders), Instagram (Enhanced Search, AI-Powered Voice Effects), Facebook (Football Mode, Wear It virtual jersey try-on, tournament stickers), Messenger (Live Updates, Chat Theme, Stickers), and WhatsApp (Trionda ball emoji upgrade, Cal...
Meta Argues App-Store-Level Age Verification Is the Right Approach to Online Youth Safety
Meta published a public policy commentary titled "Why Social Media Bans Alone Can't Solve the Age Verification Dilemma" advocating for centralized age verification and parental consent at the app-store level rather than platform-specific or outright social media bans. The article cites Australia's under-16 social media ban as an example of unintended consequences from age-check workarounds and notes that more than half of U.S. states have introduced app-store age legislation, with Texas, Utah, Louisiana, Alabama...
Meta Publishes Educational Article on Compute Power and AI Infrastructure
Meta published an informational article on its Newsroom explaining compute power and its AI infrastructure, including its MTIA custom silicon chips. The article states Meta is developing and deploying four new generations of MTIA chips within the next two years to support ranking, recommendations, and generative AI workloads, and references an expanded partnership with Broadcom to co-develop multiple generations of MTIA chips announced in April 2026. The article also references prior partnership announcements wi...
Meta Publishes Infrastructure Explainer on AI Compute Power
Meta's newsroom published an educational article on June 10, 2026, explaining compute power, FLOPS, and gigawatts as it relates to Meta's AI infrastructure. The article describes how Meta sources silicon from a range of partners and is developing and deploying four new generations of custom MTIA chips within the next two years for ranking, recommendations, and generative AI workloads. It references previously announced partnerships with Broadcom (expanded partnership to co-develop MTIA chips), Arm (Arm AGI CPU),...
Meta Partners With Reliance on AI-Enabled Data Center in India
Meta Platforms announced an agreement with Reliance Industries to lease Meta's first AI-enabled data center in India, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Reliance will build the facility with 168 MW of capacity in its first phase, with options to scale, and Meta will lease the capacity, cover the full cost of energy and water, and run the data center on renewable energy cooled with desalinated seawater. Meta separately contracted nearly 1 GW of new clean and renewable energy in India through CleanMax (837 MW) and Four...
Meta Updates Personalization and Privacy Controls for Activity Data From Other Businesses
Meta announced changes to how it uses information that businesses share with the company. The company will now use this data, previously used to personalize ads, to also personalize content in users' Feeds and AI responses. Meta is consolidating its privacy controls by expanding the 'Activity from other businesses' setting and discontinuing the 'Your activity off Meta technologies' setting. Meta stated no new data is being collected as part of this update, and the changes will take effect in the US and other cou...
Meta Launches America's Workforce Academy with $115M First-Year Investment
Meta announced the launch of America's Workforce Academy (AWA), a nationwide skilled-trades training program backed by an initial $115 million first-year investment. The cost-free program includes a job guarantee for graduates and awards the NCCER credential and an America's Workforce Certificate. The 2026 pilot will launch in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas, with partners including the National Urban League, the Associated Builders and Contractors, and CBRE. The announcement builds on Meta's prior "Level-Up...
WhatsApp Files Contempt Order Against NSO Group for Alleged Violations of Permanent Injunction
WhatsApp announced it is filing a federal court contempt order against NSO Group, alleging NSO violated a permanent injunction that barred the spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp and its users. WhatsApp stated it disrupted NSO-linked social engineering (1-click phishing) attempts and took down test accounts and groups created by NSO on its platform. The company is also making a contribution to the Spyware Accountability Initiative (SAI) and noted 12 civil rights organizations filed amicus briefs in support of W...
Meta Announces Creator Assistant on Facebook and Expands Reels AI Translations to Additional Languages
Meta announced the launch of Creator Assistant on Facebook, a personalized creative partner built into creators' dashboards that provides performance insights, content recommendations, and brainstorming support. Creator Assistant is rolling out to creators in the US, Canada, and India, with planned expansion to additional countries. Meta also announced expansion of Reels AI translations to Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian, French, Thai, and Vietnamese, building on its existing nine-language support.
Meta-commissioned IPSOS study: Reels usage and engagement statistics in India
Meta published insights from IPSOS-commissioned studies (4,000+ respondents across 23 cities in India) showing short-form video adoption on Reels across urban and rural India. The article reports survey-based engagement and commerce statistics, including 97% daily video usage on Meta platforms, 89% daily Reels usage among Gen Z, and 81% product discovery influence on Reels. No financial results, guidance, transactions, or material financial impact figures are disclosed in the article.
Meta Joins Industry-Law Enforcement Coalition Disrupting Southeast Asia Scam Networks
Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase, Starlink, and other tech companies partnered with the US Department of Justice, Royal Thai Police, and global law enforcement agencies to conduct a joint operation disrupting criminal scam networks in Southeast Asia. The operation, which began on May 18, resulted in Meta disabling more than 1.4 million accounts, pages, and groups across Facebook and Instagram, while law enforcement arrested 63 individuals. Coinbase froze more than $3 million in cryptocurrency assets tied to criminal ne...
Meta Introduces Business Agent AI for Customer Engagement
Meta Platforms announced the introduction of Meta Business Agent, an AI tool that enables businesses of all sizes to interact with customers across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. More than one million businesses are already using a Meta Business Agent on WhatsApp and Messenger. The company is also launching the Meta Business Agent Platform, which provides infrastructure for businesses to build, customize, and deploy Business Agents at scale, connecting to systems such as Shopify, Zendesk, and Shopee. Gettin...
Meta Expands Teen Account 13+ Content Settings Globally Across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger
Meta announced the expansion of its Teen Accounts 13+ content settings globally across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The settings, originally launched in October 2025 in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, are designed to help teens see age-appropriate content by default, with 9 out of 10 teens remaining in this setting since its launch. An external assessment by Alice found that Instagram Teen Accounts in the default 13+ setting saw 68% less mature content compared to a competitor's teen experience, while...
Meta shareholders elect all 12 directors and ratify Ernst & Young at May 27 annual meeting
Meta Platforms held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 27, 2026, where all 12 board nominees were elected to serve until the next annual meeting. Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. Ten shareholder proposals were voted down, including proposals on AI data usage oversight, executive pay votes, dual class capital structure, human rights due diligence, antisemitism reporting, climate commitments, child...
Meta Outlines Safety Measures for FIFA World Cup 2026
Meta Platforms announced safety and security measures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, including new tools to combat scams targeting fans. The company collaborated with Visa through the Global Signal Exchange to disrupt a fraud network on Facebook linked to spoofed websites mimicking official FIFA World Cup 2026 branding. Meta is launching Facebook pop-up notifications to remind users about ticket scams and has existing policies against bullying, harassment, and hateful conduct toward players and fans. Be...
Meta Expands AI Glasses Accessibility Features for People With Disabilities
Meta announced new AI glasses features ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, including expanded Be My Eyes integration for hands-free video calls with trusted contacts, voice-controlled call management for WhatsApp/Messenger/Instagram, one-touch shortcuts on Ray-Ban Meta Optics and Oakley Meta Vanguard, and real-time captions during voice calls on Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. The company also highlighted third-party apps built using the Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, including OOrion for object de...
Meta Launches AI Wearables Accessibility Features for Disabled People
Meta announced new accessibility features for its AI glasses (Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta) ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. New capabilities include group calling with Be My Eyes, voice controls during calls, one-touch shortcuts, and real-time captions during voice calls on Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. The company also highlighted its Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit enabling third-party apps like OOrion and Aira for people with disabilities.
Meta Launches Business AI on WhatsApp for Small Businesses in India
Meta has launched Business AI features within the WhatsApp Business app for eligible small businesses in India. The feature is designed to help small businesses manage customer interactions around the clock, automate responses, capture leads, and drive sales without requiring coding or third-party tools. Business AI will soon expand to support UPI-based payment facilitation directly within WhatsApp chats. Initial adoption shows positive traction with select businesses reporting improved conversion rates and orde...
Meta Highlights AI and Messaging Trends Reshaping India E-Commerce
Meta hosted its 2026 Marketing Summit E-Commerce edition across Bangalore and Mumbai, attended by e-commerce leaders, to discuss shifts in India's e-commerce landscape from search-and-transact to scroll-led discovery driven by AI, Reels, creators, and WhatsApp messaging. New AI-powered advertising tools announced include Meta AI Business Assistant expansion to advertisers and agencies, Meta Ads AI Connectors in open beta, AI auto-generating product carousels from uploaded images or video, and generative AI voice...
Meta's analysis from the 2026 Meta Marketing Summit E-Commerce edition reveals India's e-commerce landscape is shifting from search-and-transact to a scroll-led discovery ecosystem driven by AI, short-form video (Reels), and conversational messaging (WhatsApp). The company announced new AI-powered advertising tools including automatic carousel generation from brand catalogs, UGC-style video creation with avatars and voiceovers, generative AI voiceover translations, and expansion of Meta AI Business Assistant bet...
Meta Launches 'Made by Africa, Loved by the World' 2026 Campaign Celebrating African Cinema
Facebook/Meta has launched the sixth edition of its pan-African 'Made by Africa, loved by the world' campaign in celebration of Africa Day on May 25, 2026, shifting the spotlight to African cinema. The campaign features a five-part vodcast series profiling five internationally acclaimed African film personalities from Nigeria and South Africa, hosted by leading African podcasters. The campaign also evolves its #ShareYourAfrica community challenge by integrating Meta AI to enable creators to celebrate African tra...
Meta Launches Incognito Chat with Meta AI on WhatsApp
Meta launched Incognito Chat with Meta AI on WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, a new feature that processes conversations in a secure environment that even Meta cannot access. Messages are not saved and disappear by default, providing users with a private way to interact with AI. The feature is rolling out over the coming months. Meta also plans to introduce Sidechat protected by Private Processing on WhatsApp in the coming months.
Meta Launches Instants Photo-Sharing Feature on Instagram
Meta announced the launch of Instants, a new ephemeral photo-sharing feature on Instagram. Photos shared via Instants disappear after being viewed and cannot be accessed after 24 hours. The feature is rolling out as a built-in option on the Instagram app and as a standalone app in select countries on iOS and Android starting today.
Meta Launches 2026 Made by Africa Campaign Spotlighting African Cinema
Meta has launched the sixth edition of its pan-African 'Made by Africa, loved by the world' campaign, shifting focus to African cinema in celebration of Africa Day on May 25. The 2026 campaign features a five-part vodcast series profiling five internationally acclaimed actors and filmmakers from Nigeria and South Africa, including Kehinde Bankole, Linda Mtoba, Nomzamo Mbatha, Osas Ighodaro, and Tobi Bakre. The campaign is hosted by African podcasters I Said What I Said (Nigeria) and Because We Said So (South Afr...
Meta Introduces New Parental Supervision Tools Providing Insights Into Teens' Instagram Algorithms
Meta Platforms, Inc. announced new supervision tools for parents that provide insights into the topics and interests shaping their teen's Instagram algorithm. The company consolidated parental controls across Instagram, Meta Horizon, Facebook, and Messenger into Family Center, creating a unified hub for managing teen supervision settings. The number of US teens enrolled in supervision on Instagram has more than doubled since last year.
Meta Expands Parental Supervision Tools With Teen Algorithm Insights
Meta announced new supervision tools giving parents insights into topics shaping their teen's Instagram algorithm. The company consolidated parental controls across Instagram, Meta Horizon, Facebook, and Messenger into Family Center as a centralized hub. A new feature will notify parents in select markets when their teen adds a new interest to their algorithm. The number of US teens enrolled in supervision on Instagram has more than doubled since last year.
Meta Announces Multi-Year Strategic Partnership with Cannes Film Festival 2026
Meta Platforms announced a new multi-year strategic partnership to become an Official Partner of the Festival de Cannes 2026. The company will host Meta House at the Majestic Hotel on the Croisette from May 12–19, featuring AI and wearable technology experiences including Ray-Ban Meta glasses demos, AI-powered features, and live translation capabilities. Meta is also serving as technology partner for the Steven Soderbergh-directed documentary John Lennon: The Last Interview, which is an official Cannes selection.
Meta Publishes AI Glasses Buying Guide Detailing Four Product Models
Meta published a consumer-facing guide comparing its AI glasses lineup across four models. The guide covers Ray-Ban Meta (starting at $379), Oakley Meta HSTN ($399), Oakley Meta Vanguard ($499), and Meta Ray-Ban Display ($799). The article describes features, use cases, and pricing for each model without disclosing any financial results, guidance updates, or material business developments.
Meta Testifies Before Canadian Committee on Bill C-22 Privacy and Security Concerns
Meta appeared before Canada's Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on May 7, 2026, to present its position on Bill C-22. Meta supports Part 1 of the bill, which would provide law enforcement with an effective legal framework to obtain critical evidence. However, Meta expressed significant concerns about Part 2, warning that its broad technical assistance obligations could weaken encryption, require companies to build surveillance capabilities, enable bulk metadata retention, and grant warran...
Meta Announces AI-Powered Age Assurance Measures for Teen Accounts
Meta announced new AI-powered age assurance measures to strengthen underage enforcement and place suspected teens in age-appropriate Teen Account protections. The company has enrolled hundreds of millions of teens on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger into Teen Accounts since 2024. Expansion plans include rolling out the technology to Instagram in 27 EU countries and Brazil, and to Facebook in the US with subsequent launches in the UK and EU in June 2026.
Meta Platforms Completes $25 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Meta Platforms, Inc. completed a $25 billion aggregate principal amount senior notes offering across six tranches with maturities ranging from 2031 to 2066. The offering includes $3 billion of 4.550% notes due 2031, $2 billion of 4.875% notes due 2033, $6 billion of 5.250% notes due 2036, $4 billion of 6.200% notes due 2046, $6 billion of 6.300% notes due 2056, and $4 billion of 6.450% notes due 2066. The notes were issued under the Company's Form S-3 registration statement and are governed by an indenture with...