Think about this in terms of the different layers of the tech stack. Foundation models, such as large language models (LLMs), sit at the bottom layer – only a handful of companies have the resources to build at this level; so leveraging state-of-the-art LLMs that others have built usually makes sense. At the top of…
The Asus Zenbook Duo took everyone’s breath away when it got unveiled at CES 2024. How could it not? It looks like two gigantic tablets welded together. But what really shocked me is its price. You see, the Zenbook Duo’s dual-display design isn’t new. Lenovo did something similar with the Yoga Book 9i, which is…
On July 5, 2023, Meta launched Threads, the newest product in our family of apps, to an unprecedented success that saw it garner over 100 million sign ups in its first five days. A small, nimble team of engineers built Threads over the course of only five months of technical work. While the app’s production…
A new report by the Financial Times says X will now turn to small and medium-sized advertisers to shore up revenue after the company’s owner Elon Musk alienated big brands fleeing X over antisemitic content by telling them they could go fuck themselves during an interview at the New York Times DealBook Summit earlier this…
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We’ve unveiled an immersive anamorphic installation at Mumbai’s iconic landmark, Gateway of India, to raise awareness around WhatsApp’s privacy features and multiple layers of protection. The anamorphic installation will include 3D billboards and light projection on the monument facade. The digital experience will showcase how WhatsApp’s privacy layers work together to create a safe space…
In the digital age, where social media platforms are more than just a place for casual chats, Twitter stands out as a powerful tool for businesses and influencers. One of the most potent features of this platform is the Twitter Poll. This interactive tool can be a game-changer for your online presence, helping you engage…
This episode of the Meta Tech Podcast is all about Bento, Meta’s internal distribution of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web-based computing platform. Bento allows our engineers to mix code, text, and multimedia in a single document and serves a wide range of use cases at Meta from prototyping to complex machine learning workflows. Pascal Hartig…
Decentralized Twitter/X rival Bluesky is adding to its ranks by scooping up a member of its developer community. London-based software engineer Samuel Newman, who built the well-received third-party Bluesky client Graysky, is joining the startup, where he will now help develop Bluesky’s official app along with the rest of the front-end team. Given his change…
Meta has been preparing for the EU Parliament elections for a long time. Last year, we activated a dedicated team to develop a tailored approach to help preserve the integrity of these elections on our platforms. While each election is unique, this work drew on key lessons we have learned from more than 200 elections…
People say threads on 𝕏 or Twitter are dead! Try these 7 𝕏 thread ideas and see for yourself! The List Thread: You know what I mean right? Top 10/50/100… The Story Thread: It can be a true or fictional story. If it’s true, be vulnerable, and let people connect to you. If it’s fictional,…
ChatGPT, Copilot, and other GAI tools are all the rage these days, helping workers across industries with everything from writing cover letters and editing job descriptions to building decks and obtaining career advice. Yes, you read that last one correctly. According to a new survey conducted by Workplace Intelligence and INTOO, many workers — specifically…
X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, is finally rolling out one of the most sought-after features for direct messages: the ability to edit your message. Over the weekend, X made the edit message feature available to iOS users. One of the engineers at the company posted about the rollout and said the edit…
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