Technology company known for its social networking services and digital platforms.
Previously known as Facebook Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc. is a pioneering company dedicated to creating products that facilitate global connections and enhance shared experiences among friends and family across multiple devices, including mobile phones, computers, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and home devices. Operating through two primary segments, the Family of Apps and Reality Labs, Meta Platforms, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of services.
The Family of Apps segment encompasses Meta's flagship products designed for social interaction and digital engagement. Facebook remains a prominent platform for users to share, explore interests, and connect with communities. Instagram serves as a hub for sharing photos, videos, messages, and discovering content through feeds, stories, reels, live streams, and shopping features. Messenger facilitates communication through text, audio, and video calls, enabling interactions with individuals, groups, and businesses. WhatsApp completes this segment by providing a messaging application tailored for personal and business use, including secure transactions.
In the Reality Labs segment, Meta Platforms, Inc. focuses on advancing augmented and virtual reality technologies. This includes developing hardware, software, and immersive content aimed at enriching user connectivity and experiences, transcending physical limitations of time and location.
Originally founded as Facebook, Inc. in 2004, the company underwent a rebranding to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta Platforms, Inc. remains committed to innovation, continually shaping the landscape of digital connectivity on a global scale. With a dedication to fostering meaningful connections and enhancing digital experiences, Meta Platforms, Inc. stands at the forefront of defining the future of social interaction and virtual reality technology.