(Dan Frieth) Big Tech companies have signed a new version of the European Union’s “anti-disinformation” code. Some of the companies that signed include Google, Twitter, Meta, TikTok, and Twitch – but also smaller players such as Vimeo and Clubhouse.
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Sheryl Sandberg’s META Exit Comes During An Internal Probe Of Her Alleged Misuse Of Funds
(Michael Robison) This week, Sheryl Sandberg announced her exit from Meta, Facebook’s parent corporation, during a continuing probe into her alleged use of company resources to plan her upcoming wedding.
Meta Employees No Longer Working on In-House AR/VR Operating System
(B.N. Frank) Research has determined that wearing virtual reality (VR) headsets can cause behavioral changes, balance problems (see 1, 2), cognitive problems, eye problems (soreness, vision changes), headaches, as well as other short-term and/or long-term health issues. In fact, last year Meta (formerly Facebook) recalled 4 million VR face liners due to thousands of users reporting skin irritation that required medical attention. Facebook VR workroom users expressed various other complaints as well. More recently the company discontinued working on its in-house AR/VR operating system.
Facebook Officially Announces Name Change
(Dillon Burroughs) Facebook announced on Thursday it will change its name to Meta as the company seeks to expand beyond social media.