Meta has launched Muse, a new personal artificial intelligence agent designed to do more than simply answer questions. The company says Muse can complete tasks, manage projects and help users turn long-term goals into practical action plans. The AI agent is powered by Muse Spark, which Meta describes as its most capable model for agentic…
Instagram is changing the way it identifies profiles featuring AI-generated people as the platform moves to make artificial intelligence disclosures clearer and limit the reach of accounts that fail to properly identify AI-created figures. The social media platform is renaming its existing “AI creator” label to “AI-generated profile”, with the new wording designed to make…
WhatsApp appears to be preparing for a wider expansion of its payment services, with a new Payments section discovered in an upcoming iOS version of the messaging app. The feature was identified in WhatsApp beta for iOS version 26.33.10.70. It is currently under development and has not yet been released to beta testers, meaning users…
Meta is introducing a new software update for its smart glasses that will disable the device’s camera if it detects that the built-in privacy indicator has been altered, damaged, or intentionally blocked. The update is designed to prevent unauthorized recordings and strengthen privacy protections for people around users of the wearable technology. The new security…
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow users to message people who do not have a WhatsApp account. The upcoming feature, known as “guest chats,” is currently under development and has been spotted in the beta version of the app. According to early reports, the feature was discovered in WhatsApp Beta for…
Meta is preparing to significantly increase its investment in artificial intelligence, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to spend up to $135 billion on AI-related projects in 2026. The move positions the Facebook parent company among the most aggressive investors in artificial intelligence, even as concerns grow within the tech industry about a potential AI…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its acquisition of Manus, an advanced artificial intelligence agent created by Singapore-based startup Butterfly Effect, originally founded in China. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. About ManusUnlike standard AI chatbots, Manus is designed as an AI agent capable of autonomously performing complex tasks. Its…
Meta has postponed the launch of its upcoming mixed reality glasses, code-named Phoenix, moving the release window from late 2026 to the first half of 2027. The revised timeline reflects a broader shift in strategy within the company’s hardware division, as leadership prioritises stability, performance and long-term sustainability over rapid releases. Business Insider reported that…
WhatsApp is addressing one of its most frustrating issues for users — storage overload. The Meta-owned messaging giant is testing a new feature that allows users to manage storage directly from individual chats, offering far more convenience and control. The update, first spotted by WABetaInfo, is currently being tested on Android beta and iPhone TestFlight…
Tech giants Meta and TikTok have confirmed they will comply with Australia’s new social media age restriction law, which bans users under the age of 16 from accessing major platforms. However, both companies have warned that the law will be difficult to enforce and could carry unintended consequences. The legislation, set to take effect from…