Category: Meta

Meta expands AI infrastructure with MTIA custom silicon for GenAI and ranking tasks

Meta is advancing its AI infrastructure with the Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA), a family of custom-built silicon chips designed for efficient AI workloads. First developed in 2023, MTIA now spans multiple generations, with four new chips — MTIA 300, 400, 450, and 500 — planned for deployment over the next two years to support ranking, recommendations, and Generative AI (GenAI) workloads. Continue reading “Meta expands AI infrastructure with MTIA custom silicon for GenAI and ranking tasks”

Meta and AMD expand AI partnership with 6GW GPUs

Meta and AMD have announced a multi-year agreement to expand Meta’s AI infrastructure using up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs, designed to support large-scale AI workloads. This deal builds on the companies’ existing strategic partnership. Continue reading “Meta and AMD expand AI partnership with 6GW GPUs”

Instagram and Edits get Valentine’s-themed fonts, stickers, and chat effects

Instagram and Edits introduced a set of themed creative features across Stories, Reels, Notes, and direct messages for Valentine’s Day 2026. The update includes seasonal fonts, text effects, sticker frames, interactive phrases, sound effects, and playback controls. Continue reading “Instagram and Edits get Valentine’s-themed fonts, stickers, and chat effects”

Meta adds animated profiles, Restyle, and text backdrops on Facebook

Meta has announced the rollout of new AI-powered features on Facebook that allow users to express themselves more creatively across profile pictures, photos, Feed posts, and Stories. The updates introduce animations, visual restyling, and enhanced text post options to make interactions on the platform more dynamic. Continue reading “Meta adds animated profiles, Restyle, and text backdrops on Facebook”

EU Commission cautions Meta over blocking third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp

The European Commission has informed Meta of its preliminary view that the company may have breached EU antitrust rules by excluding third-party artificial intelligence (AI) assistants from WhatsApp. The move escalates an investigation launched in late 2025 and could lead to interim measures aimed at preventing potential harm to competition while the broader probe continues. Continue reading “EU Commission cautions Meta over blocking third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp”

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses launched in India

Oakley and Meta have launched Oakley Meta Vanguard in India, following its global debut at Meta Connect last year, expanding availability of the Performance AI glasses designed for high-intensity sports and outdoor training. Continue reading “Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses launched in India”

Instagram now lets you dub your Reels in 6 Indian languages including Tamil, Bengali and more

Focusing on Indian creators, Instagram announced Reels AI translation to 5 Indian languages and new fonts last year at its exclusive ‘House of Instagram’ event in Mumbai.  These two new features, announced back in November 2025, are now rolling out to everyone in the country.

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WhatsApp adds member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to group chats

WhatsApp has announced new updates to its group chat experience, introducing features that focus on identity clarity, message expression, and event coordination. The additions include member tags, text-based stickers, and enhanced event reminder controls, designed to work across devices regardless of platform. Continue reading “WhatsApp adds member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to group chats”

WhatsApp adds New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and Status animations

WhatsApp has released a set of New Year-themed features for 2026 as the platform prepares for its highest-usage day of the year. The New Year period consistently records the largest volume of messaging and calling activity on the service as users connect with friends and family across regions and time zones. Continue reading “WhatsApp adds New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and Status animations”

Meta AI glasses get Conversation Focus, Spotify integration, and regional language support

Meta has released the v21 software update for its Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses, introducing features for improved audio, music interaction, and regional language support. Continue reading “Meta AI glasses get Conversation Focus, Spotify integration, and regional language support”

Instagram for TV app enters testing on Fire TV devices

Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced Instagram for TV, a new app that brings Reels viewing to television screens. The feature is currently in testing. Continue reading “Instagram for TV app enters testing on Fire TV devices”

WhatsApp rolls out missed call messages, voice chat reactions and more

WhatsApp has released a holiday update with multiple new features. The update includes missed call messages, voice chat reactions, group call speaker spotlight, Meta AI image improvements, animated photos, a new desktop media tab, cleaner link previews, new Status stickers, and questions on Channels. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out missed call messages, voice chat reactions and more”

Instagram now lets you see and control your Reels algorithm

Meta-owned Instagram on Wednesday announced a new way for users to manage their experience on the platform, starting with the Reels tab. Using AI, the platform now allows users to adjust recommendations based on evolving interests. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you see and control your Reels algorithm”

Instagram Year in Review 2025 India: Cricket dominates, Kolhapuris to Coachella, Coldplay concert and much more

Meta-owned Instagram today announced its ‘What Kept India Scrolling in 2025’ Year-in-Review, highlighting the moments, people, and cultural shifts that shaped conversations on the platform this year. Continue reading “Instagram Year in Review 2025 India: Cricket dominates, Kolhapuris to Coachella, Coldplay concert and much more”