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Something surprising is happening at Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. After years of struggling to create new apps that truly catch on, Meta is now rapidly launching several new services, and they say artificial intelligence is the secret ingredient making it all possible. This shift marks a big change in how the tech giant approaches innovation, promising many more apps are just around the corner. During a recent call with investors, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his excitement about how AI is speeding up their development process. He noted a string of recent app launches, including a dedicated app for Marketplace sellers, another called Forum for Facebook Groups, a gaming app that suggests games based on your mood, a new photo-sharing app from Instagram, and even an experimental app for AI-generated bedtime stories. According to Zuckerberg, this is just the beginning. He explained that large language models, the same kind of AI that powers chatbots, are...

Meta is now selling smart glasses under its own name, a first for the company. The new Meta Glasses start at $299, come in multiple styles, and are made with EssilorLuxottica, the same partner behind its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. But this time, the branding is all Meta. These glasses don’t have a display but pack a camera, personal speakers, and a button that launches Meta AI by default. You can ask the assistant about sports scores, restaurant recommendations, or even what you’re looking at. Battery life is a claimed eight hours, with the charging case adding up to 40 more. They also support pedestrian navigation for walking directions and live translation in 14 new languages, including Mandarin and Hindi. The lineup includes the rectangular Meta Adventurer, the boxy Meta Fury, and a slim oval frame co-designed with Kylie Jenner. The move comes a week after Snap launched its own smart glasses, Specs, at a steep $2,195. Meta’s version is far cheaper and skips the a...

Facebook is shaking things up with a new feature called AI Mode, which promises to change how you find information on the platform. Instead of endlessly scrolling through search results, you can now ask a question in everyday language. The AI will then gather answers by looking through public posts, group discussions, and even short videos called Reels, giving you a summarized response. This move means Facebook is trying to make its search function feel more like talking to a knowledgeable friend. For example, if you ask "What are the best local hiking trails," the AI might pull together tips and recommendations shared by other users in local hiking groups. It is a big shift from the usual way we search social media, where you mostly get links to individual posts. Beyond just searching, Meta is also adding other AI-powered tools to Facebook. You can now use AI to spice up your videos with special effects or change your profile picture by virtually trying on diffe...

Get ready for another interesting piece of wearable tech from Meta. The company is reportedly working on an AI-powered pendant, a small device you could wear around your neck or clip to your shirt. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, aiming to be your constant digital companion. This new gadget is expected to start testing sometime next year. This idea isn't entirely new for Meta. They apparently built on the work of a startup called Limitless, which Meta bought late last year. Limitless was already making an AI pendant that could record conversations. Meta said at the time that this acquisition would help them speed up their efforts in building AI-enabled devices you can wear. The memo revealing these plans also hinted at bigger ambitions. Meta wants to expand its range of AI glasses. They are also considering a business subscription service called “Wearables for Work.” These hardware projects are all part of a big push to turn around their hardware divisi...

Meta just made a significant move in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and robotics. The social media giant recently acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup that specializes in teaching robots to understand and adapt to human behavior. This purchase is a clear signal of Meta’s serious ambitions in building human-like robots. The core of what Assured Robot Intelligence, or ARI, brings to Meta is its deep expertise in making robots smarter about us. Their technology focuses on developing what are called foundation models for humanoid robots. Think of these as the fundamental "brains" that allow a robot to learn how to perform all sorts of physical tasks, from simple household chores to more complex labor. The talent joining Meta through this acquisition is particularly noteworthy. ARI’s co-founders, Xiaolong Wang and Lerrel Pinto, are highly respected figures in the AI and robotics community. Wang previously worked at Nvidia and was a pro...

FRI, 13 MAR 2026 Hey everyone! Hot off the press, Facebook Marketplace just got a major upgrade, and it’s all thanks to Meta AI. You know those super repetitive messages you get when trying to sell something, like "Is this still available?" Well, now an AI can handle those for you! Here's the scoop: Meta AI can now automatically reply to buyer messages, pulling info directly from your listing to answer questions about availability, price, and pickup. Plus, it can help sellers create listings faster just by looking at a photo, suggesting details and even prices. They're also making it easier for sellers to offer shipping, with prepaid labels and tracking. And for buyers, you’ll now see quick summaries of sellers’ profiles, showing how long they’ve been on Facebook and their Marketplace history. Why should you care? If you've ever tried to sell something on Marketplace, you know it can be a time drain. This update means sellers can save a ton of time on basic...