Meta Platforms will introduce a smartwatch in 2026, The Information reported on Feb. 18 local time, citing two people familiar with internal matters. Apple, OpenAI and Google are also speeding up new personal hardware initiatives. Meta has developed AI glasses in partnership with the Ray-Ban and Oakley brands and now appears to be expanding into smartwatches. Meta acquired AI device startup Limitless in December.

South Korea’s broadcast and communications watchdog has begun a fact-finding probe into Meta Platforms over allegations it suspended many Instagram accounts without just cause during a mass suspension wave that affected local users last year. The case could lead to corrective orders or penalties under telecom rules that bar service restrictions without legitimate reasons. Doubts persist over enforcement, as the regulator has yet to collect a 68 billion won fine from Google and Apple. Victims would also need separate civil suits for damages.