About Meta Platforms, Inc.

Formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is a leading multinational technology company specializing in social media, virtual reality, and other digital communication tools. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard University peers as a social networking site.

Key Highlights:

• Rebranding: In October 2021, the company rebranded to “Meta” to emphasize its focus on the metaverse, a virtual reality-driven vision of interconnected digital spaces.
• Major Platforms: owns some of the most widely used platforms, including:
  • Facebook: A global social media network.
  • Instagram: A photo and video-sharing app.
  • WhatsApp: A messaging app with end-to-end encryption.
  • Messenger: A standalone messaging platform.
• Virtual Reality: Through its Reality Labs division,(formerly Oculus) and explores augmented reality (AR) technologies.
• Advertising: is a dominant force in digital advertising, leveraging its vast user base and data-driven insights.