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Social media giant Facebook Inc (FB.O) is planning to rebrand itself with a new name next week, the Verge reported on Tuesday, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about the name change at the company's annual Connect conference on Oct. 28, but it could be unveiled sooner, the Verge reported.
In response, Facebook said it does not comment on "rumor or speculation."
The news comes at a time when the company is facing increasing U.S. government scrutiny over its business practices. Lawmakers from both parties have excoriated the company, illustrating the rising anger in Congress with Facebook. read more
The rebranding would position Facebook's social media app as one of many products under a parent company, which will also oversee groups like Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus and more, the Verge report added.
It's not uncommon in the Silicon Valley for companies to change their names as they bid to expand their services.
Google established Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) as a holding company in 2015 to expand beyond its search and advertising businesses, to oversee various other ventures ranging from its autonomous vehicle unit and health technology to providing internet services in remote areas.
The move to rebrand will also reflect Facebook's focus on building the so-called metaverse, an online world where people can use different devices to move and communicate in a virtual environment, according to the report.(Reuters)
JFb Wednesday, 20 October 2021 12:35 PM
"Timewaster" will be a good name for it.
common man Wednesday, 20 October 2021 05:37 PM
That's because brand "facebook" is on decline. facebook should be banned!
About Face Thursday, 21 October 2021 03:44 AM
A Facebook by any other name stinks just as bad.
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