Meta reboots smartwatch plan, aims debut in 2026, the Information reports

Feb 18 (Reuters) - Instagram-owner Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch this year, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The company has revived its "Malibu 2" smartwatch project,

Meta CEO to testify in high-stakes trial that could cost Big Tech billions

Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a landmark trial over claims that Meta's platforms harm children. The historic case could set a precedent for tech company liability.
CNET

Meta Could Release a Smartwatch This Year: This Is Why It Makes Sense

A new report points to a 2026 release for a Meta fitness watch. But the real reasons for its arriving have to do with glasses, too.

Meta's Zuckerberg faces questioning at youth addiction trial

By Jody Godoy LOS ANGELES, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users,

Watch live as Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg testifies at addiction trial

Watch live as Mark Zuckerberg is questioned about Meta’s impact on the mental health of young users at a social media addiction trial on Wednesday (18 February). Zuckerberg will speak in front of grieving parents who say their children were harmed or died as a result of social media.

Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial

The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.

Meta expands Nvidia deal to use millions of AI chips in data center build-out, including standalone CPUs

Meta expands partnership with Nvidia in a deal likely worth tens of billions, for deploying millions of GPUs and new standalone CPUs in AI data centers
The Information

Meta Revives Plan for Smart Watch, Targets 2026 Launch

Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch in 2026, according to two people familiar with the matter. Meta’s plans come as other big tech companies, including Apple, OpenAI and Google, are stepping up their plans for new consumer devices.

Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda

Meta’s biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development. Its spending starts this week in Texas and Illinois.

Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand, No Meta Ray-Bans Allowed

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Wednesday to defend his company in a court case that alleges Instagram was designed to be addictive to kids. There was no livestream from the court proceedings in Los Angeles, nor will there be if the judge has her way.