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Meta launches first brand campaign after rebranding from Facebook
Mumbai: Social media giant, Meta, formerly known as Facebook has launched its first brand campaign post the rebranding. The first advertisement from the organisation shows a classic painting that celebrates the possibilities of the metaverse and gives out the message, “Step into a world of imagination with Meta and the endless possibilities as 2D becomes 3D.”
The video shows a bunch of youngsters looking at some classic 2D paintings, even as one of the paintings depicting a tiger preying on a buffalo seems to come alive in 3D. The campaign showcases the possibilities of virtual experiences through Meta and the metaverse’s ambitious goals.
Founder Mark Zuckerberg shared the campaign’s launch on his social media handles with the words, “This is going to be fun.”
This comes almost a week after Zuckerberg announced the company was rebranding its name to Meta Platforms Inc or simply Meta amid declining popularity and mounting controversies.
As the battle in this space heats up along with the rebranding, Zuckerberg is betting big on what he believes to be the future of the internet and what he thinks will be a part of the digital economy.
Zuckerberg had shared another post some days earlier, highlighting the endless possibilities the metaverse would unlock: “It’s been fun to imagine the types of experiences the metaverse will unlock, like giving everyone the ability to fence with Olympic gold medalist Lee Kiefer.” The caption was accompanied with a showing him indulging in a virtual battle with the champion fencer along with a tongue-in-cheek disclaimer “Spoiler alert: she will win every time.”
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Earlier this week, the social networking giant also announced it will discontinue its automatic facial recognition feature for photos and videos after a decade citing concerns. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned company said it will also delete the face scan data of over one billion users. This feature, notably, has raised a lot of privacy concerns in the past.
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Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
