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Recent coverage of Meta is split between VR hardware deals/issues (Quest 3/3S and visual problems) and major legal/regulatory and product moves (a Texas AG lawsuit over WhatsApp encryption claims and Meta launching standalone Forum for Facebook Groups).

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Key Takeaway Meta is simultaneously pushing new social/VR products while facing serious legal claims around WhatsApp encryption and ongoing scrutiny in other areas.
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Meta is simultaneously pushing new social/VR products while facing serious legal claims around WhatsApp encryption and ongoing scrutiny in other areas.

Recent coverage of Meta is split between VR hardware deals/issues (Quest 3/3S and visual problems) and major legal/regulatory and product moves (a Texas AG lawsuit over WhatsApp encryption claims and Meta launching standalone Forum for Facebook Groups).

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Ars Technica · 2d ago
Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption

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Meta brengt losstaande Forum-app uit waarin Groepen als feed worden weergegeven

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WhatsApp lawsuit Texas AG sues Meta over claims WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption

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  • Follow updates on the Texas AG lawsuit against Meta regarding WhatsApp end-to-end encryption claims. Ars Technica

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  • Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption Ars Technica
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Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption

Critics note a lack of factual support in lawsuit filed by US Senate candidate.

2d ago Dan Goodin
theverge.com

Meta’s Forum is part Reddit, part Facebook, and part Google AI Overview

Can Forum outlast Facebook’s old Groups app?

2d ago Stevie Bonifield
techcrunch.com

Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum | TechCrunch

The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about."

2d ago Aisha Malik
engadget.com

Meta settles closely watched school district lawsuit weeks ahead of trial - Engadget

Meta settled a highly-watched school district lawsuit, but still faces many more.

3d ago Karissa Bell
androidauthority.com

Meta beware: Google could end up selling 2 million Android XR glasses this year

An analytics firm projects Google's upcoming XR glasses will sell 2 million units in 2026, signaling strong demand

3d ago Tushar Mehta

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WhatsApp launches private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot

WhatsApp launches private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot

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Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

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What is the best Meta Quest 3 deal right now?

There aren't any direct discounts on the Meta Quest 3 at the moment, though many retailers are offering free Meta Horizon Plus trials. Both Amazon and Best Buy are bundling in three free months of the Meta service plus a free month of Xbox Game Pass (for new users). You can also save further at Best Buy if you trade in your old console.

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