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Meta has officially closed its three internal VR studios — Armature, Sanzaru, and Twisted Pixel as part of further downsizing investments in the metaverse. Additionally, the fitness app Supernatural will no longer receive new content.
The social network Instagram recorded a large number of password reset requests sent via email. Many users received several such messages at once, which raised suspicions about a potential data leak.
Instagram may have fallen victim to a major data breach affecting around 17.5 million users. This is reported by the cybersecurity company Malwarebytes, which discovered the data during a darknet check.
In the European Union, WhatsApp may fall under the Digital Services Act (DSA), reports Reuters. The reason is the growing popularity of the WhatsApp Channels feature, which allows channel owners to publish messages for an unlimited number of subscribers.
At CES 2026, Disney announced that throughout the year a new format will appear on the Disney+ service — short vertical videos. The platform, following TikTok and Instagram Reels, seeks to increase daily user engagement.
The state governor hopes to improve the mental safety of children
Meta is working on two new artificial intelligence models for processing images and videos, as well as generating text. According to The Wall Street Journal, based on internal Q&A, the company plans to release the models in the first half of 2026.
Meta has introduced a separate Instagram app for Amazon Fire TV. It is exclusively focused on Reels. This means that short vertical videos can now be watched on a big screen without touching the phone.
Meta has started implementing new features for Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. Early access program participants will receive updates first.
As of December 15, 2025, the desktop version of Facebook Messenger has officially ceased to exist. Mac and Windows users can no longer download or use the standalone app; they are redirected to the web version on Facebook's website or Messenger.com.
The Threads social network from Meta has added over 100 new communities. In total, there are already more than 200. Thus, the company intensifies competition with Reddit and X. The new topics include fan spaces for NBA teams, such as Lakers Threads, Knicks Threads, and Spurs Threads, as well as discussions of books, series, and music.
The Disney+ streaming service has officially launched on Meta Quest virtual reality headsets. The announcement took place earlier this year at the Meta Connect event, and now the app and its entire library are available to Quest users in the United States.
Meta promised to resolve issues with its Facebook and Instagram user support. In a new update, the company admitted: "our support hasn't always met expectations." Artificial intelligence will now be involved in processing requests.
Meta plans to start trading electricity to accelerate the construction of new power plants to supply its data centers. The company has already approached the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to request permission to buy and sell electricity on the wholesale market. A similar request was made by Microsoft, while Apple already has such permission.
Meta introduces a new feature for Facebook groups. Participants can now post under a pseudonym and with a personalized avatar, without being tied to their real name.
