Whether you’re imagining feeling closer to your long-distance family members or dancing with your friends wherever they are, share your vision for the future in the comments below.

The metaverse is the next evolution of social connection. It's a collective project that will be created by people all over the world, and open to everyone. You’ll be able to socialize, learn, collaborate and play in ways that go beyond what’s possible today. https://t.co/655yFRm8yZ

The names of the apps that we build—Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp—will remain the same.

Announcing @Meta — the Facebook company’s new name. Meta is helping to build the metaverse, a place where we’ll play and connect in 3D. Welcome to the next chapter of social connection. https://t.co/ywSJPLsCoD

We're excited to share our vision for the metaverse at Connect next week. While we continue to focus on the important issues of today, we'll show how we're thinking about the future of social connection - a future made by all of us. Big things are on the horizon - see you there. https://t.co/q228bG0qbr

The metaverse is the next evolution of social technology. We’re creating 10,000 new jobs across the EU to help build it. 

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We’re so sorry if you weren’t able to access our products during the last couple of hours. We know how much you depend on us to communicate with one another. We fixed the issue — thanks again for your patience this week.

We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and we apologize for any inconvenience.

To the huge community of people and businesses around the world who depend on us: we're sorry. We’ve been working hard to restore access to our apps and services and are happy to report they are coming back online now. Thank you for bearing with us.

We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

RT @facebookapp: Want to hear something Reel-y cool? Today we’re launching Reels on Facebook in the US! Take your creativity to the next level and share it with the world: https://t.co/s6xMekKeUU https://t.co/jSkVupvkvP

When we come together to combat climate change, we can make an even greater impact. Join one of the 18,000 environmentally-focused Facebook groups to learn how others are protecting the earth.  https://t.co/5oJgcthrQn

Doing your part to protect the planet can start with a simple change like buying from an eco-friendly business on Instagram. What’s your favorite sustainable brand? https://t.co/McAysD9lao

Looking to shop more sustainably? Find upcycled items on Marketplace, from bicycles to baby clothes to home decor.  https://t.co/oXQEa4ScIb

Say hello  to our new Portals. With Portal Go, you can easily move conversations from your living room to the kitchen (or wherever you need to go). And on our new 14-inch Portal+, you can connect with co-workers on a larger screen. https://t.co/1oLS5TJ02N

Check out the Climate Science Center on @facebookapp for science-based news, information and quizzes to test your knowledge: https://t.co/I1xNGBhQwF https://t.co/JjxwlV5t7j

It’s #ClimateWeek2021  and when we all chip in, we can make real progress in the fight against the climate crisis. https://t.co/XY50Z3ROiO

This #LatinxHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating people who take heritage forward — like Ángel Medina, co-owner of República, a Mexican restaurant in Portland that uses Instagram to tell stories of Mexico's history through food. See more stories https://t.co/2k6yE15Moz https://t.co/qcSfvxZHt8

We’re proud to be part of @welcomeus, a new initiative to welcome Afghan refugees to the US. See how you can support families seeking safety and welcome new neighbors as they get settled at https://t.co/AEvfuDPPPs. https://t.co/muDiinRi6m

Meet @ray_ban Stories built with @Luxottica: our first-gen smart glasses  that let you capture and share first-person photos and video, listen to music and take phone calls from the speakers built into the frames - no headphones needed. What moments will you capture? https://t.co/F7ghiwWVaf