Meta Platforms
Meta Platforms is a technology developer based in Northern California. The company owns a number of social media and connectivity services, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. It also develops the virtual reality platform Oculus.
Twitter threatens to sue Instagram parent over Threads app
Twitter is concerned that Threads, powered by Instagram, could further erode its business in the era of Elon Musk.
Facebook parent Meta debuts subscription verification feature
Meta has launched a subscription feature that allows Facebook and Instagram users to be "verified" with a blue badge.
Meta to pull WhatsApp support on older phones
Meta Platforms will stop supporting its WhatsApp messaging service on several models of Apple iPhone and Android-powered devices by the end of the year.
Facebook parent Meta plans mass layoffs, report says
Facebook parent company Meta Platforms is planning mass layoffs for the first time in the company's 18-year history, according to a report.