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News about Meta is split between legal/privacy actions (U.S. trial and Texas AG lawsuit over WhatsApp encryption claims, plus Labour-age-check pressure) and hardware/software updates (Ray-Ban Meta glasses price drop, new iPhone apps, and VR Quest modifications). Separately, there’s lighter gaming/brand commentary around “Meta jokes” in a Metal Gear Solid 4 remaster headline.

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Key Takeaway Meta’s current headlines are dominated by U.S. and state-level privacy/encryption legal challenges while its ecosystem continues getting app and hardware updates.
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Meta’s current headlines are dominated by U.S. and state-level privacy/encryption legal challenges while its ecosystem continues getting app and hardware updates.

News about Meta is split between legal/privacy actions (U.S. trial and Texas AG lawsuit over WhatsApp encryption claims, plus Labour-age-check pressure) and hardware/software updates (Ray-Ban Meta glasses price drop, new iPhone apps, and VR Quest modifications). Separately, there’s lighter gaming/brand commentary around “Meta jokes” in a Metal Gear Solid 4 remaster headline.

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IGN · 1h ago
Official Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Retains Classic Real-World Brands and Meta Jokes
Android Authority · 1h ago
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses drop below $225 for a limited time
Phoronix · 17h ago
Meta's CacheLib Sees New Release After Two Year Hiatus For Helping With High DRAM Prices

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Privacy trial Meta and WhatsApp face trial in the U.S. over an alleged privacy breach
AG lawsuit Texas AG sues Meta over claims WhatsApp doesn’t provide end-to-end encryption
Smart glasses deal Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses drop below $225 for a limited-time offer
iPhone apps Meta released two new apps for iPhone this month

What to Watch

  • Follow coverage of the U.S. trial involving Meta and WhatsApp privacy breach allegations. Ars Technica
  • Track updates on the Texas AG case challenging WhatsApp end-to-end encryption claims. Ars Technica
  • Watch for additional limited-time pricing and promotions around Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Android Authority

Recent signals

  • Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses drop below $225 for a limited time Android Authority
  • Official Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Retains Classic Real-World Brands and Meta Jokes IGN
  • Meta's CacheLib Sees New Release After Two Year Hiatus For Helping With High DRAM Prices Phoronix
  • need help to block tiktok in instagram on mikrotik r/truenas
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Android Authority · 1 article
IGN · 1 article
Phoronix · 1 article

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arstechnica.com

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.

4d ago Dan Goodin
phoronix.com

Meta's CacheLib Sees New Release After Two Year Hiatus For Helping With High DRAM Prices

Back in 2021 Facebook open-sourced CacheLib as a new caching engine

17h ago
golem.de

KI-Training bei Meta: Zuckerberg will KI beibringen, wie kluge Menschen arbeiten - Golem.de

Meta-Mitarbeiter sind laut Mark Zuckerberg überdurchschnittlich intelligent, daher soll das KI-Training auf Basis deren Arbeitsweisen zum Wettbewerbsvorteil werden.

1d ago Mike Faust
theverge.com

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

Can Forum outlast Facebook’s old Groups app?

4d ago Stevie Bonifield

Meta ecosystem · 1 Coverage of Meta's products, sub-brands, and platforms.

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4d ago Tim Hardwick

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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.

We Found Meta Quest Deals That Offer Freebies Like Xbox Game Pass Membership
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