Mark Zuckerberg Gifted His Neighbours Noise-Cancelling Headphones — Genius or Just Ironic? Mark Zuckerberg found himself in the spotlight this Christmas for an unexpected reason. The Facebook co-founder gifted his neighbours in Palo Alto noise-cancelling headphones after months of construction noise from his nearby properties reportedly caused frustration in the area. According to The New York Times, the Meta CEO offered the headphones as a goodwill gesture, acknowledging the disruption caused by his large-scale renovation plans. Zuckerberg has been expanding and modifying as many as 11 homes in the Crescent Park neighbourhood, a project that has tested the patience of nearby residents. Over the last 14 years, the 41-year-old billionaire has quietly built a sizable presence in the neighbourhood, purchasing nearly 11 homes along Edgewood Drive and Ham...