Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses 13 February 2026 at 05:03

Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses

By:Kashmir Hill · Kalley Huang and Mike Isaac

13 February 2026 at 05:03

In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.

The maker of Meta’s smart glasses said it sold more than seven million pairs last year.

Meta Forecasts Spending of at Least $115 Billion This Year 28 January 2026 at 18:24

Meta Forecasts Spending of at Least $115 Billion This Year

NYT: Technology

By:Eli Tan and Mike Isaac

28 January 2026 at 18:24

That would be a major jump from $72 billion last year, as the tech giant aims to compete in the artificial intelligence race.

Meta’s Eagle Mountain Data Center in Utah. The bulk of Meta’s new A.I. spending will be on infrastructure like data centers.

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know 27 January 2026 at 12:01

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know

NYT: Technology

By:Cecilia Kang

27 January 2026 at 12:01

Landmark trials beginning this week will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

The lawsuits are for the first time putting social media companies on the spot for creating harmful products, exposing them to new kinds of liability.

As Tech Chiefs Woo Trump, Silicon Valley Seethes Over Minneapolis Shootings 27 January 2026 at 10:28

As Tech Chiefs Woo Trump, Silicon Valley Seethes Over Minneapolis Shootings

NYT: Technology

By:Mike Isaac and Natallie Rocha

27 January 2026 at 10:28

Executives, investors and engineers are speaking out against the Trump administration after the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in moves reminiscent of Silicon Valley a decade ago.

Federal agents confronting protesters in Minneapolis last week.

Meta Plans to Cut 10% to 15% of Employees in Reality Labs Business 12 January 2026 at 17:35

Meta Plans to Cut 10% to 15% of Employees in Reality Labs Business

NYT: Technology

By:Mike Isaac and Eli Tan

12 January 2026 at 17:35

The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.

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