Facebook Will Challenge Clubhouse With New Social Audio Products

According to the news website Vox, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has big plans in the audio space, including a product to challenge Clubhouse, a voice-only social media platform that allows users to chat or listen in on conversations. Facebook is expected to announce several new products today, including an audio-only version of Messenger Rooms, a videoconferencing platform designed to compete with the likes of Zoom Video Communications and Microsoft Teams; and a podcast discovery tool that will connect with Spotify Technology. Facebook also plans to update its News Feed, allowing users to record and post audio snippets to their home page.