Facebook unveils new plans for virtual reality, shopping, and the Internet of Things

With a billion-plus users posting more photos, videos and large files to Facebook, stability is key for Facebook -- even if it runs contrary to the breakneck pace of the "hacker way" that Zuckerberg used when he founded the network back as a college student. But that's not to say that Facebook isn't going to change. Here are just some of things that Zuckerberg talked about in his speech:

Sharing: So the company is introducing a "share sheet" that will let you post directly to Facebook and to Messages and Groups. You can also more easily tag friends from the share menu, which should show up in a number of apps that work with Facebook.
Oculus: Zuckerberg made a big pitch about the possibilities of virtual reality. And Facebook's Oculus Rift, a virtual reality gaming headset, really should be seen as the next step in the sharing evolution.
Changes to Messenger: Facebook is also opening its Messenger app up to other developers, meaning that it will be easier for you to send more things over the chat service.
Shopping: Going hand-in-hand with Facebook's Messenger announcements, the company also announced that it's putting a lot of focus on commerce. The company is making it possible to get confirmation of online orders into their Facebook Messenger accounts -- threads that will then give you shipping information, the option to return items, and communicate with customer service departments.
The Internet of Things: If you didn't already feel like Facebook was ubiquitous, the company said it wants to move beyond the computer, tablet and smartphone and into, well, everything else. The company announced that it's expanding its mobile app-building business, Parse, to cover the "Internet of Things" -- meaning that it's making it easier for developers to use Facebook's tools to build apps for smart garage doors, refrigerators and more.