Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns. Read more →

Meta Connect 2025, the company’s annual AR, VR, AI and metaverse showcase, featured a lineup of announcements that highlighted the next generation of smart glasses, new AI capabilities, and future metaverse software. Mark Zuckerberg opened the event with a keynote, followed by developer sessions. The centerpiece, dubbed Hypernova, is the first consumer‑ready Meta glasses with a display, paired with a gesture‑control wristband. AI updates included broader language bots and hints about the delayed Llama 4 model, while Horizon Worlds received a preview of AI‑driven NPCs and third‑party VR headset collaborations. Read more →

Meta is set to launch its annual Connect conference with a keynote from CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The event will showcase the latest developments in artificial intelligence, smart glasses, and the metaverse. Attendees can register on the Connect website to stream the keynote live via Meta’s developer page or inside Horizon Worlds. The Verge will provide live coverage, and the keynote is scheduled for 8 PM ET (5 PM PT). Read more →

Meta unveiled Hyperscape Capture, a new app for Quest 3 and Quest 3S that lets users turn their living spaces into static 3D VR environments. Using the headset’s built‑in cameras and a Gaussian‑splatting technique, the app creates detailed scans in minutes that can be viewed privately on the device. First shown at Meta Connect, the feature signals Meta’s push to blend affordable VR hardware with advanced spatial capture, and hints at future integration with Horizon Worlds for shared virtual visits. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →

Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns. Read more →

Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns. Read more →

Meta Connect 2025, the company’s annual AR, VR, AI and metaverse showcase, featured a lineup of announcements that highlighted the next generation of smart glasses, new AI capabilities, and future metaverse software. Mark Zuckerberg opened the event with a keynote, followed by developer sessions. The centerpiece, dubbed Hypernova, is the first consumer‑ready Meta glasses with a display, paired with a gesture‑control wristband. AI updates included broader language bots and hints about the delayed Llama 4 model, while Horizon Worlds received a preview of AI‑driven NPCs and third‑party VR headset collaborations. Read more →

Meta Connect 2025, the company’s annual AR, VR, AI and metaverse showcase, featured a lineup of announcements that highlighted the next generation of smart glasses, new AI capabilities, and future metaverse software. Mark Zuckerberg opened the event with a keynote, followed by developer sessions. The centerpiece, dubbed Hypernova, is the first consumer‑ready Meta glasses with a display, paired with a gesture‑control wristband. AI updates included broader language bots and hints about the delayed Llama 4 model, while Horizon Worlds received a preview of AI‑driven NPCs and third‑party VR headset collaborations. Read more →

Meta is set to launch its annual Connect conference with a keynote from CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The event will showcase the latest developments in artificial intelligence, smart glasses, and the metaverse. Attendees can register on the Connect website to stream the keynote live via Meta’s developer page or inside Horizon Worlds. The Verge will provide live coverage, and the keynote is scheduled for 8 PM ET (5 PM PT). Read more →

Meta is set to launch its annual Connect conference with a keynote from CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The event will showcase the latest developments in artificial intelligence, smart glasses, and the metaverse. Attendees can register on the Connect website to stream the keynote live via Meta’s developer page or inside Horizon Worlds. The Verge will provide live coverage, and the keynote is scheduled for 8 PM ET (5 PM PT). Read more →

Meta unveiled Hyperscape Capture, a new app for Quest 3 and Quest 3S that lets users turn their living spaces into static 3D VR environments. Using the headset’s built‑in cameras and a Gaussian‑splatting technique, the app creates detailed scans in minutes that can be viewed privately on the device. First shown at Meta Connect, the feature signals Meta’s push to blend affordable VR hardware with advanced spatial capture, and hints at future integration with Horizon Worlds for shared virtual visits. Read more →

Meta unveiled Hyperscape Capture, a new app for Quest 3 and Quest 3S that lets users turn their living spaces into static 3D VR environments. Using the headset’s built‑in cameras and a Gaussian‑splatting technique, the app creates detailed scans in minutes that can be viewed privately on the device. First shown at Meta Connect, the feature signals Meta’s push to blend affordable VR hardware with advanced spatial capture, and hints at future integration with Horizon Worlds for shared virtual visits. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →

Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns. Read more →

Meta Connect 2025, the company’s annual AR, VR, AI and metaverse showcase, featured a lineup of announcements that highlighted the next generation of smart glasses, new AI capabilities, and future metaverse software. Mark Zuckerberg opened the event with a keynote, followed by developer sessions. The centerpiece, dubbed Hypernova, is the first consumer‑ready Meta glasses with a display, paired with a gesture‑control wristband. AI updates included broader language bots and hints about the delayed Llama 4 model, while Horizon Worlds received a preview of AI‑driven NPCs and third‑party VR headset collaborations. Read more →

Meta is set to launch its annual Connect conference with a keynote from CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The event will showcase the latest developments in artificial intelligence, smart glasses, and the metaverse. Attendees can register on the Connect website to stream the keynote live via Meta’s developer page or inside Horizon Worlds. The Verge will provide live coverage, and the keynote is scheduled for 8 PM ET (5 PM PT). Read more →

Meta unveiled Hyperscape Capture, a new app for Quest 3 and Quest 3S that lets users turn their living spaces into static 3D VR environments. Using the headset’s built‑in cameras and a Gaussian‑splatting technique, the app creates detailed scans in minutes that can be viewed privately on the device. First shown at Meta Connect, the feature signals Meta’s push to blend affordable VR hardware with advanced spatial capture, and hints at future integration with Horizon Worlds for shared virtual visits. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →