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Meta has released a test app called Waddle World: the user raises a pixel pet that listens to stories about their day, keeps a journal and sends weekly letters. The company emphasizes that this is not a chatbot, and the app is marked 18+. The launch was spotted by consultant Matt Navarra on October 27, 2026.
Aziz KarimovIn Los Angeles, jury selection in a new lawsuit over social media harm to teenagers is expected to begin on Wednesday. For the first time, Meta and Snap will both be defendants: TikTok and YouTube settled the claims before the trial. If no settlements are reached, hearings with Zuckerberg, Mosseri, and Spiegel will take place from November 4.
Otabek YusupovRohit Patel, who spent eight years developing AI at Meta Superintelligence Labs, has left the company and unveiled Ndoc — an 'AI-native' alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The startup, with no funding and a team of three, is entering a market where OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta already operate.
Otabek YusupovMajor Norwegian publishers, including NRK, TV 2 and Schibsted, have turned to the Oslo District Court demanding a suspension of Meta's new commercial terms, which, in their view, allow the company to collect their content. The publishers fear the materials could be used to strengthen the platforms and call the terms a violation of competition law.
Otabek YusupovInstagram has announced testing of a new 'Features' format — videos up to 90 minutes long — as well as a 'Clips as Reels' feature. Tests are running in Brazil and now in the US. The decision reverses the platform's years-long bet on short videos and could be the first serious step toward competing with YouTube's monetization program.
Aziz KarimovAfter Lula da Silva's unexpected victory in the runoff election, the Brazilian real and the Sao Paulo stock market fell sharply, though part of the losses was recovered by the close. Other markets focused on tech companies' earnings and central bank decisions.
Otabek YusupovMajor stock markets mostly rose on Monday amid expectations of decisions by the Federal Reserve, the ECB and the Bank of Japan and tech company earnings. The Brazilian real plunged more than 10% after Lula's re-election, and Anthropic announced plans to go public. Oil pulled back from a six-month high.
Aziz KarimovTechCrunch published a roundup of the most notable AI wearables: the Bee pendant (now under the Amazon brand), Friend, Limitless, Meta's Muse Charm, Nirva, Omi, Plaud's NotePin, the Rabbit R1 and the Sandbar Stream ring. The outlet notes that the devices fall into productivity tools and 'companions' for emotional support, with prices ranging from $49.99 to $299. TechCrunch has published a roundup of the most notable AI wearables: the Bee pendant (now under the Amazon brand), Friend, Limitless, Meta's Muse Charm, Nirva, Omi, Plaud's NotePin, the Rabbit R1, and the Sandbar Stream ring. The outlet notes that the devices fall into productivity tools and 'companions' for emotional support, with prices ranging from $49.99 to $299.
Aziz KarimovBrazil's electoral prosecutor's office said Meta did not fully comply with court orders requiring equal treatment of candidates in the presidential election and did not provide all requested data on advertising and content. A separate complaint concerns AI tools, including a translation that allegedly changed the meaning of a comment about Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. The decision on the fine will be made by the Superior Electoral Court.
Sevara AzamovaMeta disclosed in SEC filings that Mark Zuckerberg discussed with the board of directors a possible move out of California due to the Proposition 40 initiative — a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires. To keep him in the state, the board approved the issuance of non-voting Class C shares, allowing Zuckerberg to sell part of his assets to pay a potential tax without losing control of the company.
Sevara AzamovaA class action lawsuit has been filed against Meta in the Federal Court of Australia, claiming that features of Facebook and Instagram caused addiction in children and teenagers. The suit is filed on behalf of eight claimants; Meta rejects the allegations. Separately, a court in New Mexico ordered the company to pay $25 billion.
Sevara AzamovaMeta's third-quarter revenue grew 26% to $64.6 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations. Headcount fell 12% to about 66,000 after summer layoffs affecting roughly 10% of staff. The company raised the lower end of its capital expenditure guidance to $135 billion and announced the issuance of Class C shares in January 2027.
Sevara AzamovaAsian and European stock markets fell significantly on October 22, 2026 after mixed reports from Meta and Tesla. AI-related stocks continued to decline from their June record highs amid concerns over investment volumes and the cost of debt financing. Additional pressure came from oil prices rising by more than three percent after attacks by Yemen's Houthis on facilities in Saudi Arabia.
Sevara AzamovaMeta reported revenue growth of 26% to $64.6 billion and net income of $9.86 billion for Q3. Shares rose 5% in after-hours trading. The company is betting on the AI agent Muse, which already has more than 10 million users in the US and Canada, but for the first time since 2012 free cash flow turned negative due to AI spending. The quarter was also marred by large legal payouts.
Javlon TursunovAnthropic has launched Claude Duet — a proactive AI agent built on Claude Opus 5.5, aimed at professionals and small businesses. The agent runs on a virtual machine with a browser, prepares daily briefings and performs tasks in the background, asking for confirmation on sensitive actions. Access is via a waitlist for Pro and Max subscribers in the US.
Javlon TursunovIn its Q3 earnings report, Meta confirmed a plan to issue a new class of non-voting shares, to be distributed to existing shareholders via a stock dividend. The funds will go toward raising capital, employee compensation and acquisitions while preserving Zuckerberg's control. The company's quarterly revenue was $64 billion, but expenses grew by 68%.
Sevara AzamovaAt its third-quarter earnings call, Meta announced that its AI app Muse has gained more than 10 million users, confirming estimates from Sensor Tower. About 25% of those who set up Muse use it daily, and the average purchase by active buyers through the AI agent exceeds $200. Mark Zuckerberg discussed monetization plans, reduced computing costs, and Muse's role in the smart glasses strategy.
Sevara AzamovaNew Mexico District Court Judge Francis Mathew ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for willful violations of consumer protection law related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal and misleading statements about data. In September, jurors counted more than 43 million violations. Meta intends to appeal the decision.
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