Meta Platforms, Inc.

About Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms, Inc. engineers technologies that empower individuals worldwide to connect and share with friends and family via an array of devices, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and in-home smart devices. The company's operations are segmented into two core divisions: Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps division features platforms such as Facebook, which facilitates sharing, discovery, and connections based on shared interests. Instagram provides a dynamic environment for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, incorporating features like feeds, stories, reels, live video, and e-commerce functionalities. Messenger acts as a versatile communication application, enabling users to engage with friends, family, groups, and businesses across various platforms and devices through chat, audio/video calls, and virtual rooms. WhatsApp is a widely used messaging service supporting private communication and transactions for both individuals and businesses. Conversely, the Reality Labs segment is dedicated to augmented and virtual reality innovations, delivering VR hardware, software, and engaging content designed to cultivate a feeling of connection at any time, from any place. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. before adopting its current name, Meta Platforms, Inc., in October 2021.