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Why did what everyone still calls 'Facebook' change its name to 'Meta"?

Question #151899. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Jan 02 2025.
Originally posted Jan 02 2025 9:32 AM.

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In 2021, the holding company which owns the web sites Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp changed its name from Facebook to Meta Platforms Inc. to emphasize its focus on the "metaverse", incorporating virtual reality and other features.

The holding company's name change did not affect the names of the web sites or applications of the companies it owns.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta_Platforms

Jan 02 2025, 11:21 AM
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