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Meta's longtime infrastructure head Janardhan to depart in early 2027: Bloomberg

Janardhan, who is also co-head of engineering, did not detail reasons for his departure in the memo, the Bloomberg report said. Dave Brown, who joined Meta earlier this year as vice president of infrastructure after nearly two decades at Amazon Web Services, will succeed him, the report added.

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Doctor Doom controlling Scarlet Witch? VisionQuest post-credits scene raises questions about Wanda’s return in Avengers: Doomsday; Is she still alive?

In a thrilling post-credits moment of VisionQuest, Doctor Doom revives the Scarlet Witch from the debris of Mount Wundagore, igniting worries about her potential future under his influence. Elizabeth Olsen has hinted at uncertainty regarding her reprisal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Meanwhile, showrunner Terry Matalas emphasises the need for a narrative centred around Wanda's character. Fans are left speculating about the implications of Doctor Doom's entrance on Wanda's destiny.

Meta, TikTok join Google to push back on Indonesia's planned AI copyright law revisions

If the bill is passed, Indonesia could become the first country in Southeast Asia to incorporate AI in its copyright law, as governments globally grapple with the impact of the technology on copyright rules, including the use of work created by humans to train AI models.

Marvel's VisionQuest Episode 8 OTT release details: When and where to watch the series finale in India? Plot, cast and update on Season 2

Marvel's VisionQuest, starring Paul Bettany, has concluded its eight-episode first season. The finale follows White Vision's final battle and features a surprise post-credit scene involving Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff. All episodes are streaming on JioHotstar in India.

Sundar Pichai pens welcome note to Mark Zuckerberg, says 'excited to serve Google Cloud customers'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that three of the company's AI models are now available on Google Cloud's Model Garden. The models feature multimodal capabilities and context windows of up to 1 million tokens, marking a collaboration between the two tech giants.

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Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta’s Muse AI models are now available on Google Cloud, here's what Sundar Pichai said

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Muse Ember, Muse Spark 1.3, and Muse Wonder are now available on Google Cloud. The announcement received a positive response from Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who expressed his excitement. Muse Ember is designed for cost-efficient repetitive tasks and handles coding and document processing. Muse Wonder focuses on complex software engineering tasks with multi-step workflow capabilities and advanced reasoning.

Are the Magnificent Seven stocks still worth betting on? Apple, Nvidia, Tesla and 4 other giants control 33.7% of the S&P 500, but which ones are actually rewarding investors in 2026?

The Magnificent Seven have become so large that their performance can move the entire US stock market. Together, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Tesla accounted for 33.7% of the S&P 500 in November 2026. Their combined market value was reported at $23.6 trillion. Some have delivered strong gains this year, while others have fallen behind the index.

Meta unveils India pricing for AI agent Muse ahead of local launch

Meta has announced the pricing details for its AI companion, Muse, in India. The subscription options are set at ₹1,799 for the 'Power' tier and ₹8,999 for the 'Maximum' tier. Users currently outside supported markets can register via a VPN. Muse aims to enhance user experience by integrating with various Meta services, positioning itself against local competitors like Instinct, available worldwide.

Meta expands teen protections, brings AI age checks to more users

Meta uses AI to analyse whether a user is a teenager. This allows the company to identify users who may have lied about their age during registration and place them under Teen Account protections, which will automatically limit who can contact them, the content they see, and the time spent on its apps.

Meta launches Muse Ember, its most efficient AI model to handle repetitive tasks; know what it can do and here's how it works

Meta has said that Muse Ember is significantly cheaper than competitors like Haiku and Luna. Despite being designed as a lightweight execution model, Ember can process different types of information. Meta claims it supports text, images and audio. The objective is to make the AI agents faster and cheaper to operate.

Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law

The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children "psychologically exploitative features" that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal recommendations and sending videos through autoplay features. It also requires the deletion of children's accounts with those features.

After laying off thousands, Meta now offers voluntary exit packages like Google and Microsoft. Here's all you need to know

Meta has launched a voluntary exit programme in France, designed to reorganize its team while pivoting towards artificial intelligence development. This attractive package includes severance pay, mobility leave, and extensive career support for transitioning employees. This initiative reflects a growing trend in the tech industry, as companies like Google and Microsoft are also adopting similar voluntary separation strategies. Employees wishing to participate must apply by November 5.

Delhi Police files FIR against Meta India over child sexual abuse material on its platforms

In response to directives from the National Human Rights Commission, Delhi Police has launched an FIR against Meta India, concerning the alarming presence of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material on its platforms. This follows previous summons from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. As a proactive measure, Meta India is now coordinating with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to report child safety violations.

Playstation Black Friday Sale 2026 deals: List of games, consoles and gadgets that are being offered on up to 90% discount

PS Black Friday Sale 2026 India: Sony's PlayStation Black Friday Sale 2026 is live in India, offering discounts of up to 90% on select PS5 and PS4 games. Check prices of GTA V, Spider-Man 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Hogwarts Legacy and other popular titles.

Carl Pei teases Nothing’s first AI-native product; says it 'couldn't have been an app'

Nothing will launch its first AI-native product in December with a focus on productivity. The chief executive, Carl Pei, provided limited details about the product’s functions. It is suggested that the product may help users capture conversations and take notes. Other companies are also exploring wearable AI devices that focus on companionship or productivity.

Palmer Luckey left Facebook at 24, later invested $1 billion in Ohio Factory; his defence company is now valued at nearly $61 billion

Palmer Luckey's journey began with Oculus VR, but his vision now lies with Anduril Industries, where he's spearheading the establishment of Arsenal-1, a state-of-the-art factory aimed at revolutionising defence technology. Set to manufacture autonomous military systems, this $1 billion project will create over 4,000 jobs across a sprawling five million square feet, with the Fury combat aircraft production launching ahead of schedule in March 2026.

Meta draws record orders for debut euro bond sale, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms has successfully garnered an impressive €53 billion in investor interest for its inaugural euro bond issuance. With an ambition to raise €9 billion divided into six distinct parts, this move follows their recent $15 billion bond offering in the US market. Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are at the helm of this euro bond sale, with pricing anticipated shortly. As of September 30, Meta's total debt reached $83.67 billion.

ETtech Explainer: Why Meta is raising billions through bonds

Developing AI models and offering AI-powered services requires enormous computing capacity. This involves building data centres, purchasing specialised chips and servers, expanding cloud infrastructure, and securing the electricity needed to run these facilities.

Decoded: Will AI agents outlast the hype?

Krish Ramineni, founder of AI note-taking company Fireflies.ai, said consumers were experimenting with applications ranging from shopping and price comparisons to booking flights and hotels, making restaurant reservations, managing bills and subscriptions, and seeking refunds.

Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales

Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it notched a "revenue record" for the July-September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services revenue, but increased costs related to AI will drag down margins. This includes primarily the impact of higher memory costs, as well as some costs related to the ramp of Siri AI," Parekh said.