In a recent internal memo, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his perspectives on Apple's new Vision Pro headset, noting differences in approach and corporate values between the two tech giants. The memo was obtained by The Verge, as part of a meeting with Meta employees. In the wake of Apple's latest product announcement, Zuckerberg candidly...
In response to attempts by Meta and Google to negotiate terms over a Liberal legislative proposal that would obligate them to compensate for Canadian journalism, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remains uncompromising. Trudeau denounced the strong-arm strategies of Meta and Google on Wednesday, emphasizing that his administration will ensure these corporations don't undermine Canada's democracy or...
In anticipation of the passage of Bill C-18, also known as the Online News Act, Meta is preparing to limit news content availability on Facebook and Instagram in Canada. The company announced yesterday that it will begin testing changes to its platforms, which would restrict some users and publishers from viewing or sharing certain news...
At the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase for 2023 today, the event featured an array of exciting titles showcasing what’s next in virtual reality gaming. Earlier today, Meta teased its upcoming Quest 3 set to debut this fall, while also dropping the price of Quest 2 and promising a software update for the latter and Quest...
Meta is launching a trial of its new subscription service, Meta Verified, in Canada. This package is tailored towards helping creators, particularly those on Instagram and Facebook, to more easily establish their online presence and foster their communities. The service will be available in both English and French. The Meta Verified package is a bundle...
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has unveiled its Massively Multilingual Speech (MMS) project, introducing advanced speech-to-text, text-to-speech capabilities, and more for over 1,100 languages. This leap forward in AI technology aims to democratize access to information across the globe, even for languages that are at risk of vanishing. Meta's MMS project incorporates their self-supervised...
In response to the record-breaking €1.2 billion ($1.75 billion CAD) fine imposed by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), overseen by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), Meta Platforms has announced its intention to challenge the decision in court. The penalty, related to Meta's data transfer practices between the EU and the US, was branded...
Meta announced on Monday morning its third annual Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, set for June 1 at 10am PT. The 2023 Meta Quest Gaming Showcase will be streamed on Twitch, Facebook, YouTube (including YouTube in Japan), and in Meta Horizon Worlds, featuring over 40 minutes of virtual reality content. https://youtu.be/eejHTa3ZZKc Meta says this Meta Quest Gaming...
Meta has announced that more than 3 billion people now use at least one of their apps daily, as revealed in today’s Q1 earnings release. The company said it plans to launch the next-generation Quest headset later this year and bring new AI experiences to users. Meta has reached significant milestones, including 200 million daily...
