According to French media, the operation is almost complete. Strategic investment of 5 billion euros with focus on the wearables sector. EssilorLuxottica shares gain more than 4% on the stock market
Rising inflation, the difficulties of the luxury sector and the double speed of the Magnificent 7 are sending stock markets into the red in Europe and America, but there are also some nice surprises such as SocGen which is soaring (+11%) on the stock market in…
Revenues of US giants have grown, but so has spending on investments in AI: this worries investors and stocks are falling after the stock market. Eyes also on Prysmian and Stm
European stock markets close the week weak. In America, however, Nasdaq shines thanks to the Magnificent 7
The Italian-French group led by Francesco Milleri was penalized by the weak presence of China. The stock, which had opened trading in sharp decline, limited losses to 0,6% at mid-session
According to the Financial Times, the layoffs occurred last week, shortly before a restructuring that will involve the teams at WhatsApp, Instagram and Reality Labs
Microsoft Launches CoPilot on WhatsApp, Offering Users an AI-Powered Digital Assistant. Here's What the Chatbot Does and How to Use It
While waiting for Meta to enter its capital, the Italian-French giant led by Milleri is moving into the field of precision optics
Today Instagram turns 14. Since its launch in 2010, the app has revolutionized visual communication, becoming a global giant with over a billion users. Here is its history and main innovations
Zuckerberg confirms a symbolic 5% investment in EssilorLuxottica, consolidating a strategic partnership started with smart Ray-Ban. The two companies aim for revolutionary technological innovations. Meanwhile, the glasses of the future are coming
EssilorLuxottica and Meta have signed a 10-year agreement to develop the next generation of smart glasses, following the success of Ray-Ban Stories and Ray-Ban Meta
WhatsApp is about to launch important updates: the introduction of usernames and Pin for greater privacy protection, and the new "Privacy Checkup" function
Meta Platforms had a stellar quarter, with revenue up 22% and net earnings up 73%. AI is the driver of this growth, while digital advertising continues to dominate. The company will also pay 1,4 billion for…
July is starting to be the month of rotation for the US tech sector. For the Bloomberg index of the Magnificent 7 it should be the worst month in a year with a provisional loss of around 4 percent
The European Commission is ready to impose a record fine on Meta for unfair commercial practices. The company allegedly tied its online ads service to Facebook's main platform and gained an unfair advantage. If confirmed, the fine will be…
According to the main international economic newspapers, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp would like to acquire 5% of the capital of EssilorLuxottica to enhance the development of the latest generation eyewear
According to the European Commission, Meta's new "pay or consent" model, which forces users to pay to avoid tracking or accept advertising, does not offer a truly free choice regarding the processing of their personal data
Facebook and Instagram do not clearly inform users about the use of their data for commercial purposes and the procedures for contesting any account suspensions. Meta said it disagrees and is considering possible action
Social addiction in children: the European Commission has launched formal proceedings against Facebook and Instagram to assess whether Meta may have violated the rules of the Digital Services Act on the protection of minors. What are Brussels' fears and…
Meta's expenses for AI, the disappointing GDP of the US first quarter and inflation are weighing on Wall Street: in cascade, the American data are reflected in the European stock markets which close lower, except for London driven by the maxi offer for…
Wall Street closed with little movement last night, but in the afterhours all hell broke loose on Meta. Tokyo falls under the weight of a yen at a 34-year low. Eurostat and ECB to follow this morning. Watch out for the banks, Webuild,…
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store on government orders, citing 'national security reasons'. Same fate also for Telegram and Signal. Tensions continue between the United States and China in the global technology landscape
Artificial intelligence is radically transforming Big Tech companies like Google, Apple, Meta and Amazon, pushing them to review their business plans: here's what's cooking
A few weeks after the entry into force of the Digital Market Act, the EU Commission opened a non-compliance investigation into Google, Apple and Meta. Vestager: "No company can circumvent the rules"
One of the most anticipated new features arrives on Instagram: within 15 minutes of sending it will be possible to modify the messages sent in chat. Meta's announcement which also illustrates other changes
The malfunction affects all Meta apps. Threads and Messenger are also down. Users kicked out of sessions without warning and unable to return. From 17,20 pm the services started working again. "Technical problem" the company says
On February 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook at Harvard, the first and longest-running social network, still used today by more than 3 billion people. Over the years the platform has faced criticism for invasion of privacy, political use…
Stock markets mixed. Milan is saved. In America the Nasdaq is running on the accounts of Big Tech, the S&P is also doing well, the Dow Jones is lukewarm. After yesterday's boom he took profits on Ferrari
Some shadow only for Apple, which is affected by sales in China
Some of the main AI start-ups essentially have a common trait which is expressed in the intertwining of non-profit and for-profit, between sociality and profitability and in balancing the two aspects. OpenAI, Anthrophic and Inflection AI all have a hybrid, dual structure
Mark Zuckerberg's new social network has only been available in Italy for a few days but is already becoming very popular. Will this be the end for Elon Musk's X? Here's how it works and what you can (and can't) do. The ultimate goal is…
IBM and Meta together with 48 other founding members have launched an alliance to address the development of artificial intelligence in an open, safe and responsible manner. The new international community is made up of leading technology developers, researchers and users. Here are the goals…
According to 83 Spanish newspapers, Meta would have "massively" and "systematically" violated EU rules on the protection of personal data, taking advantage of it to attract advertising
There are hundreds of millions at stake for news companies. Google and Meta are moving. But also the publishing houses
A new paid version of Facebook and Instagram is arriving across Europe. But how much will the subscription cost and why has Meta changed its strategy? Here's everything you need to know
The six companies are Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, ByteDance (TikTok), Meta and Microsoft. They have the role of gatekeeper of the market. The European Union thus becomes the first institution to want to regulate the development of the Internet. Commissioner Breton rejoices: "Today…
Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta continue to see their turnover grow in Italy, but profits stop at just over 2% of revenues. From 2024 minimum tax to 15%: here's what will change
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge (Boston), the companies included in baskets "maximized on Artificial Intelligence" had an additional gain of an average of 0,4% per day. Given that translated over the year it becomes 100%. And this is thanks to…
In a letter sent to Mark Zuckerberg, a lawyer for the Elon Musk-owned app claims that Meta has illegally appropriated trade secrets: here are the details
Meta founder officially started Threads. "Let's do it. Welcome to Threads", wrote Mark Zuckerberg in his first post on the new social network which is not currently active in Europe
The stock markets open in the red in the wake of the Fed minute and the imminent new hike in US rates. Meta flies to Wall Street, which has successfully launched Threads and is chasing Twitter. Spotlight on Fininvest, Mfe shares down
Meta Platforms' Threads app, in direct competition with Twitter, will allow users to keep Instagram followers and defies the restrictions imposed by Elon Musk. The launch scheduled for Thursday presents a credible challenge for social media…
The Online News Act passed by the Canadian Senate forces web giants to pay media outlets for news shared or reused on their platforms. Law in effect in six months. Meta doesn't fit and immediately blocks the news...
Meta challenges ChatGPT and presents I-Jepa, the artificial intelligence capable of reasoning and planning its actions with a level of understanding similar to the human one
The European Antitrust has sanctioned the company of Mark Zuckerberg. The accusation is of having transferred data from the EU to America without guarantees of privacy. 5 months to stop sending data. Meta doesn't fit and appeals
Thanks to a transitional agreement, music protected by Siae will be restored on Meta's social platforms until 6 October
The Authority has decided to adopt precautionary measures "for an alleged abuse of economic dependence by Mark Zuckerberg's group which will now have to restore content on Facebook and Instagram. In the event of no agreement between the parties, he will be appointed…
Open investigation against Meta for taking advantage of its market power to impose "unfair contractual conditions". Meta's reply: "Ready to collaborate"
Big Techs set aside the metaverse and prefer to invest billions in artificial intelligence: the new digital frontier in order not to risk extinction. But Musk warns "dangerous ride, slow down"
No more music on the two popular social networks. For SIAE it is a "unilateral and incomprehensible choice" but willing to negotiate
After cutting 11 jobs last November, Mark Zuckerberg's company announces new cuts and the closure of another 5.000 open positions for which no recruitments have yet been made. And the title runs…
The giant that controls Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp has not presented the declaration to the tax authorities relating to the added value obtained with the personal data of users on the various social platforms. Meta: We strongly disagree
The European Commission has also issued an ultimatum to Meta: bring its practices into line with EU standards within 3 months. The company: "Disappointed by the decision"
Competition from other platforms weighs heavily, starting with TikTok, and the decline in investments by advertisers – Zuckerberg: “We will do more with less”