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Five years after its announcement Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR has finally come to the Meta Quest 3 — via a vibe-coded fan-made mod

I’ll never forgive Meta for abandoning Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR, but now a modder has finally brought the game to the Meta Quest 3

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Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion and Make Major Instagram, Facebook Changes for Teens

Parents could soon see some of the biggest changes yet to how children and teenagers use Instagram and Facebook. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general have announced a proposed settlement with Meta Platforms that calls for up to $17.1 billion in payments and…

Clever Dude

US earnings cycle no longer carried by Mag7 as profits spread across S&P 500

US earnings momentum is broadening beyond the Magnificent 7, with S&P 500 CY27 EPS estimates rising nearly 22% year-on-year. Stronger revenue growth, margin expansion and upgrades across sectors suggest the next market phase could feature wider earnings participation.

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Inside Meta’s Project OT that could have cut some teams by 60% and why Mark Zuckerberg scrapped it

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, set out with Project OT to create an AI-driven future for the company, proposing substantial team reductions in favor of AI automation. Yet, internal pushback and fears over efficiency stymied the next phase of this initiative. Investors also expressed doubts regarding Meta's large-scale investments…

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An $18bn settlement is a drop in the ocean for Meta – but the tide will still come for it

This week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world, says technology writer Chris Stokel-Walker

The Guardian - UK

Meta Was Hours Away From Another Massive AI Layoff Wave, Then Zuckerberg Pulled the Plug

Meta's AI-driven restructuring hit a setback as Zuckerberg cancelled a major layoff phase, citing limited productivity gains from AI. The move highlights challenges in AI implementation.

International Business Times UK

First Thing: Meta agrees to make sweeping changes to apps for teens

Safety features including usage limits and night-time blocks to be set by default. Plus changes to famous French cheeses

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Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathed

While the headline figure is among the largest ever settlements paid by a technology company, it is unlikely to strain a business that earned more than $60 billion last year. The settlement left untouched the personalised feeds and ad targeting that underpin its profits.

The Economic Times

High-Probability Meta Platforms Iron Condor with 48% Return Potential

Meta Platforms (META) is currently a compelling candidate for an iron condor strategy with the stock being stuck in between support and resistance.

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UK expects Meta to match US child safety measures after $18bn settlement

Minister calls for Instagram owner to extend sweeping new safeguards for young users to Britain

The Guardian - UK

UK 'expects same social media protections as US' after Meta agrees $18bn settlement

THE tech giant Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – has agreed to pay up to $18 billion (£13.3bn) and introduce major new…

The National (Scotland)

Meta's $18 billion settlement won't be enough to escape its trust problem

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Worries that social media is making children lose touch with reality echo ancient Greeks’ fears about theatre

Banning under-16s from social media was one of Keir Starmer’s last acts as prime minister before he stepped down in July 2026. Following Australia’s ban on under-16s in 2025, which turbocharged the debate globally, the UK ban is timetabled for early 2027.

The Conversation

Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement puts Instagram and Facebook on a digital bedtime

Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle a multistate lawsuit alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to hook children, while introducing stricter controls for U.S. teenagers, including screen-time limits, overnight restrictions, reduced notifications, stronger parental controls and non-personalised feeds, according to ToI correspondent Chidanand Rajghatta’s report.

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Government expects Meta’s new protections for teenagers in US to apply in UK

Facebook and Instagram’s owner has agreed to pay up to 18 billion dollars (£13.3 billion) as part of a settlement ending a legal battle in the US.

The Economic Times

Poland asks EU to fine Meta €250 million, urges action against scams and false ads

In a letter to the European Commission that tests conducted by CERT Polska, the national cybersecurity incident response team, found 122 advertisements that were classified as fraudulent.

The Economic Times

Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children and curb addiction to platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

Fortune

Google DeepMind is losing its grip on elite AI talent

New data shared exclusively with Fortune shows the lab’s share of top research and engineering hires in Europe has fallen sharply as OpenAI, Anthropic, and a new generation of rivals gain ground.

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Zuckerberg's Meta Settles Child-Safety Lawsuits for Up to $16.7 Billion With Daily Limits and Nighttime Blocks

Meta settles child-safety lawsuits with a $16.7 billion agreement, introducing time limits and night-time blocks for teens on Instagram and Facebook, aiming to enhance online safety.

The Economic Times

Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'

Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social media industry, putting TikTok, YouTube and Snap under pressure to make similar changes to their apps for teens. "I hope that Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube will…

The Economic Times

Time limits to midnight cutoff: What Meta's $18 billion deal changes for teens

Meta Platforms agreed to a significant $18 billion settlement with 48 US states. This historic deal mandates substantial changes to protect younger users on its platforms. New rules will limit daily usage and restrict access during nighttime hours for minors. Meta will also enhance its age verification technology to better…

The Independent UK

Critics warn Meta’s $18bn teen safety overhaul leaves major dangers untouched

Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states

The Independent UK

Campaigners urge Andy Burnham to take on Big Tech after Meta deal

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Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram

Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to in its most recent lawsuit.

The Guardian - US

Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers

Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all-clear to say the product is safe’

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