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Why Meta acquired Manus and what it means for its 'personal superintelligence' push

December 31, 2025 8:54 am

Meta’s move to snap up agentic AI startup Manus fits squarely into the tech giant’s broader strategy of using its financial firepower to gain an edge over rivals in the AI race.

Editors’ choice: Top tech gadgets we love in 2025

December 31, 2025 8:53 am

2025 was filled with major updates to the iPhone and some of the most popular Android smartphones, but it was also the year when several brands made a comeback. We also saw a few surprise winners across categories. Here are the gadgets that truly stood out to our tech experts in 2025.

AGI debate heats up as Demis Hassabis calls Yann LeCun’s view ‘plain incorrect’

December 24, 2025 9:12 am

The exchange between LeCun and Hassabis underscores broader differences in how the pair view the path to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Instagram is finally cracking down on hashtag stuffing.

Posting on Instagram? You can now use only five hashtags per post and Reel

December 21, 2025 9:15 am

Instagram is limiting posts and Reels to five hashtags, with head Adam Mosseri saying creators should prioritise relevant content over generic tags that do little to boost reach.

Mark Zuckerberg led Meta has found itself in trouble time and time again.

Meta made over $3 billion from ad fraud on Facebook and Instagram: Report

December 18, 2025 3:02 pm

A Reuters investigation alleges that Meta allowed fraudulent ads to run on its platforms, generating billions in revenue despite internal warnings.

Meta brings Instagram Reels to TVs, taking a first step toward competing with YouTube

December 18, 2025 8:51 am

Meta has announced that it is bringing Instagram Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon's Fire TV devices.

Meta’s ‘ship fast, fix later’ AI strategy has failed. Can it stage a comeback?

December 17, 2025 12:06 pm

The failure of Meta’s AI strategy shows that AI development cannot rely solely on speeding up development and shipping features quickly.

Indian-origin former Meta executive shares 4 practical tips for breaking into AI: ‘Don't assume you need a PhD’

December 10, 2025 1:37 pm

Speaking to Business Insider, Devi Parikh, formerly a senior director of generative AI at Meta and now co-CEO of the startup Yutori, said today’s AI landscape is far more accessible than many assume.