Mark Zuckerberg is all in on AI as the new social media
Mark Zuckerberg is all in on AI as the new social media

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse dreams seem to have been replaced by a new vision: an AI-generated social feed. In an earnings call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg reiterated his belief that AI will become the next big media format, making feeds “more immersive and interactive:” We started with text, and then moved to photos when we […]

Zuckerberg teases agentic commerce tools and major AI rollout in 2026

Mark Zuckerberg says 2026 will be “a big year for delivering personal super intelligence.”

Mark Zuckerberg says a future without smart glasses is ‘hard to imagine’

Take Zuckerberg’s outlook with a grain of salt. After all, he thought we’d all be hanging out in the metaverse by now.

WhatsApp will now charge AI chatbots to operate in Italy

WhatsApp plans to charge developers of AI chatbots per message.

Meta is spending millions to convince people that data centers are cool and you like them
Meta is spending millions to convince people that data centers are cool and you like them

Over the last few months of 2025, Meta spent $6.4 million on an ad campaign running in cities across the country, from Sacramento to Washington, with a clear mission: win over viewers on the construction of new data centers. As the New York Times reports, the ad campaign is anchored by short, folksy video spotlights […]

WhatsApp’s new ‘lockdown’ settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks
WhatsApp’s new ‘lockdown’ settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

WhatsApp is launching new “Strict Account Settings” that add even more protections against cyberattacks. The feature is built for people at a high-risk of attacks – such as journalists or public figures – and automatically blocks attachments and media from senders you don’t know, while silencing calls from unknown contacts. The new setting limits other […]

Indian states weigh Australia-style ban on social media for children

Goa and Andhra Pradesh are among Indian states mulling Australia-like social media ban for under-16s.

Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp will test premium subscriptions
Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp will test premium subscriptions

Meta is gearing up to trial new premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months that will allow users to access expanded AI capabilities and additional features. TechCrunch reports that the upcoming subscription plans aim to “unlock more productivity and creativity” by providing premium users with “more control over how they share […]

Meta premium subscriptions are coming, here’s what you’ll actually pay for

Meta is testing premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Pricing and launch markets aren’t public yet, but early Instagram perks point to power-user tools and AI features that may be locked behind a paid tier.
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Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

In the coming months, Meta is going to explore a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that gives users access to special features and more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free.