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Meta and UMG Forge New Music Agreement for Threads and WhatsApp

Meta and UMG have revamped their licensing agreement to extend the use of UMG's music across Meta's platforms, including Threads and WhatsApp. This deal enhances content creation while addressing u...

Echo VRMeta logo and Ready At Dawn studio image depicting Echo VR game.

Meta Shuts Down Ready At Dawn, Developer of Echo VR

Meta has officially closed Ready At Dawn, the studio known for Echo VR and Lone Echo. This decision aligns with budget cuts in Meta's Reality Labs division amidst enormous losses in recent earnings.

advertisingMeta and Google targeted minors with ads on YouTube, raising concerns.

Meta and Google Targeted Minors with Secret YouTube Ads

Meta and Google allegedly teamed up to target teens aged 13-17 with Instagram ads on YouTube, violating Google’s ad policies. The campaign was reportedly run in Canada and aimed to circumvent rules...

AICelebrities like Judi Dench may voice Meta's new AI assistant.

Meta to Introduce AI Voiced by Celebrities Like Judi Dench Next Month

Meta is set to showcase a new AI product featuring voices from notable celebrities like Judi Dench, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key at its upcoming Meta Connect conference. This innovative offeri...

Donald TrumpDonald Trump talking about Mark Zuckerberg's recent apology on air.

Trump Reveals Zuckerberg's Apology and Calls for Accountability

In a recent interview, Donald Trump shared that Mark Zuckerberg has been calling him to apologize, discussing the contentious past between them. Zuckerberg's views on Trump and the recent controver...

active usersInfographic showing Threads' growth to 200 million users

Threads Reaches 200 Million Monthly Active Users: Meta's Milestone

As of August 1, 2024, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Threads has officially hit 200 million monthly active users. Discover what this milestone means for the platform and its growth traject...