When you think of Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus that rebranded from Facebook in 2021 to reflect its focus on the metaverse. Also known as Meta, it’s the company that controls the digital habits of over three billion people daily. It’s not just social media anymore. Meta Platforms Inc. is betting big on AI, virtual reality, and the future of how we connect—whether that’s through a phone screen or a headset.
Under Meta, Facebook, the original social network that started it all, now serves as a news and community hub for billions, especially in Africa and Southeast Asia. Instagram, the photo- and video-driven platform acquired in 2012, has become a cultural engine for trends, commerce, and influencer marketing. Then there’s Reality Labs, Meta’s hardware and software division focused on VR, AR, and the metaverse, which includes the Quest headsets and Horizon Worlds. These aren’t separate brands—they’re pieces of one massive ecosystem. And when one shifts, the whole thing trembles.
Meta’s moves ripple through everything. When it changed the algorithm on Facebook, news feeds changed. When it pushed Reels to compete with TikTok, creators had to adapt overnight. When Reality Labs spent billions on VR tech, the whole tech industry watched—and investors questioned if it was genius or a gamble. The company’s decisions affect app developers, advertisers, content creators, and even governments trying to regulate its power.
You’ll find stories here about Meta’s latest product updates, internal leaks, lawsuits, AI experiments, and how its platforms are shaping real-world events—from elections to sports moments. Whether it’s a glitch taking down Instagram for hours, a new Meta AI feature rolling out on WhatsApp, or a lawsuit over Oculus privacy, this collection covers the real impact behind the headlines. No fluff. Just what matters to users, creators, and anyone trying to keep up with the company that runs much of your online life.
Instagram, led by Adam Mosseri, is forcing a major UI overhaul that prioritizes Reels and DMs in the bottom navigation bar, with a mandatory rollout by December 1, 2025, affecting all 2.1 billion users worldwide.