Meta: News
20 Jan 2025
BlueskyBluesky introduces custom feed for vertical videos amid TikTok's woes
Bluesky has added a custom feed for vertical videos, the kind that made TikTok a household name.
20 Jan 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI systems struggle with complex historical questions, new study reveals
A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) systems are failing to respond to complicated historical queries.
20 Jan 2025
InstagramInstagram announces new video editing app amid CapCut ban
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced its new video editing software, Edits.
16 Jan 2025
Competition Commission of IndiaNCLAT admits Meta's appeal against CCI's data-sharing ban, ₹213cr fine
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has admitted Meta's appeal against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) ruling.
15 Jan 2025
Competition Commission of IndiaIndia: Meta may pause some features due to antitrust ruling
US tech giant Meta Platforms Inc has warned it may have to "roll back or pause" some features in India.
15 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergI&B advisor alleges Zuckerberg's Meta preventing posts on Maha Kumbh
Kanchan Gupta, a senior advisor to India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has accused Meta of rigging its algorithm to suppress posts related to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.
15 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta apologizes for Zuckerberg's 'inadvertent error' on 2024 Indian elections
Meta, Instagram's parent company, has apologized after CEO Mark Zuckerberg mistakenly commented on the 2024 Indian elections.
15 Jan 2025
AndroidWhatsApp's latest features let you personalize your chats
WhatsApp has introduced a bunch of new features and design improvements, all aimed at enhancing the user experience.
15 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta to fire 3,600 'low-performing' employees in latest layoff round
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is preparing to fire around 3,600 employees flagged as underperformers.
14 Jan 2025
AppleWhy EU is reassessing tech investigations into Apple, Google, Meta
According to the Financial Times, the European Commission is re-evaluating its probes into tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Meta.
14 Jan 2025
Ashwini VaishnawMeta in trouble over Zuckerberg's India election remark; summons likely
Meta, the social media giant formerly known as Facebook, is looking at summons by India's Parliamentary Standing Committee after Mark Zuckerberg claimed that most incumbent governments, including India, were defeated in the 2024 elections.
12 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg says CIA can access your WhatsApp messages
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that US agencies like the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) could read your WhatsApp messages, by physically accessing your devices.
11 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta is being sued over Llama AI models: Here's why
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, has been accused of approving the use of copyrighted material to train the company's Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models.
11 Jan 2025
Apple'Apple hasn't invented anything great in a while': Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took a dig at Apple's innovation and business practices during a podcast with Joe Rogan.
11 Jan 2025
AmazonAmazon joins Meta in discontinuing certain DEI programs
Amazon is scrapping some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives just like Meta.
11 Jan 2025
WalmartAfter Walmart, Meta ends programs aimed at diversifying workforce
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has opted to dismantle its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. It joins other corporate giants such as Ford, McDonald's and Walmart in scrapping such policies.
10 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta employees are opposing content moderation policy changes: Here's why
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a major internal revolt.
09 Jan 2025
Elon MuskReal-world data for AI training exhausted? Elon Musk thinks so
Elon Musk, owner of AI firm xAI, has agreed with other AI experts that the pool of real-world data to train AI models is almost empty.
08 Jan 2025
FacebookWhy Meta will show eBay listings on Facebook Marketplace
Meta has announced plans to launch a pilot project in Germany, France, and the US.
08 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg's $900K 'Hand Made 1' watch grabs attention
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced the end of his company's fact-checking partnerships in the US on Tuesday (US local time).
07 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta replaces fact-checking program with X-like 'Community Notes' system
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced major changes to its moderation policies.
07 Jan 2025
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)UFC's Dana White joins Meta's board ahead of Trump's inauguration
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White has been appointed to the board of Meta Platforms Inc.
06 Jan 2025
Competition Commission of IndiaNCLAT to hear Meta's appeal against ₹213cr fine by CCI
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) will hear Meta's appeal on January 16.
05 Jan 2025
GoogleGoogle pays $69M to Canadian media outlets for using content
Google has announced a payment of CAD 100 million (approximately $69 million) to Canadian news outlets, for using their content on its platform.
04 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentDPDP: Big Tech must not transfer personal data outside India
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules have proposed strict measures for Big Tech companies operating in India.
04 Jan 2025
InstagramMeta takes down AI bot profiles on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been facing backlash over its celebrity-mimicking AI chatbots.
03 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergTrump-friendly Joel Kaplan replaces Nick Clegg as Meta's policy chief
Meta has announced a major overhaul in its policy team, just ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
01 Jan 2025
NVIDIATencent, ByteDance outpace Meta, Google in NVIDIA AI GPU purchases
In 2024, Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance became major buyers of NVIDIA's high-end artificial intelligence (AI) GPUs.
01 Jan 2025
CaliforniaCalifornia: Meta, X can't offer 'addictive feeds' to minors anymore
In a major development, a federal judge in the US has upheld California's new law, SB 976, effectively dismissing a challenge by tech lobbying group NetChoice.
24 Dec 2024
Augmented RealityMeta's next Ray-Ban smart glasses might be AR-powered
Meta is reportedly planning to upgrade its Ray-Ban smart glasses with a display. The upgrade is expected to come with a new version of the device, which is slated to be released in 2025.
23 Dec 2024
AndroidWhatsApp will stop working on these devices from January 1
WhatsApp has announced it will end support for older Android devices from 2025.
21 Dec 2024
PegasusPegasus maker ruled liable for attacks on 1,400 WhatsApp users
In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Northern California has held the NSO Group liable for hacking into 1,400 devices running WhatsApp, with its Pegasus spyware.
20 Dec 2024
AppleApple accuses Meta of jeopardizing user privacy through DMA requests
Apple has flagged Meta's many interoperability requests under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Reuters reported.
20 Dec 2024
Adam MosseriInstagram's upcoming AI editing tools will completely reimagine your videos
Instagram is about to change the way you edit your videos forever.
18 Dec 2024
InstagramYou can now schedule a post on Threads
Meta's social networking platform, Threads, is testing a new feature that lets users schedule their posts.
17 Dec 2024
FacebookIreland: Meta fined €251M over Facebook's 2018 security breach
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been slapped with a €251 million (around $263 million) fine. The penalty is related to a security breach, which Facebook disclosed in September 2018.
17 Dec 2024
AustraliaAustralia: Meta to pay A$50M to settle Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
Meta has agreed to pay A$50 million ($31.85 million) to settle a lawsuit with Australia's privacy watchdog, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
17 Dec 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta-owned Threads hits 100M daily active users
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company's social media platform, Threads, has crossed a major milestone of 100 million daily active users.
17 Dec 2024
TechnologyMeta enhances its smart glasses with live AI, translation, Shazam
Meta has added three new capabilities to its Ray-Ban smart glasses: Live AI, live translations, and Shazam integration.
16 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle appoints Preeti Lobana as new Country Manager for India
Google has announced the appointment of Preeti Lobana as the new Country Manager and Vice President for its India operations.
14 Dec 2024
OpenAIMeta wants to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit entity
Meta Platforms has petitioned California's Attorney General Rob Bonta, to stop OpenAI from transitioning from a non-profit to a for-profit organization.
13 Dec 2024
AmazonAmazon, Meta donate $1 million each to Trump's inauguration fund
Amazon and Meta have both donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund.
13 Dec 2024
App StoreUS Congress calls on Big Tech to address deepfake concerns
The US Congress has stepped up its scrutiny of major tech firms including Apple, Meta, Google, and Microsoft over deepfake non-consensual intimate images.
12 Dec 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg's gold chain sold for over $40,000 at auction
A gold chain once owned by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg created ripples at an auction, with the winning bid exceeding $40,000 ($40,500 to be precise).
12 Dec 2024
FacebookAustralia mandates tech giants to pay publishers for news content
The Australian government has introduced a "news bargaining incentive," forcing digital platforms to pay for Australian news.
11 Dec 2024
InstagramMeta introduces new tools to combat online scams
Meta (formerly Facebook) has launched a global campaign to raise awareness about online scams.
10 Dec 2024
EuropeEU investigating Google, Meta over secret advertising deal targeting teens
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has launched an investigation into a secret advertising deal between tech giants Google and Meta.
09 Dec 2024
AmazonHow much tech giants spend on their CEOs' security
Leading tech giants like Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and others are spending huge amounts on security and private transportation for their top executives.
04 Dec 2024
AmazonMeta plans to power AI data centers with nuclear energy
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is on the lookout for developers to start nuclear reactors in the early 2030s. The aim is to power its data centers and the communities around them.
01 Dec 2024
FacebookHow to post Reels on Facebook: A step-by-step guide
Social media giant Facebook lets users post Reels on its platform. The feature is also available on Meta-owned Instagram.
01 Dec 2024
FacebookManage a Facebook group? Here's how to modify its rules
Facebook groups are an essential element of the social media platform, acting as a center for people with common interests.
30 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow to send 'view once' media files via WhatsApp
WhatsApp's privacy feature, called "View Once," allows you to send photos, videos, and voice messages that disappear automatically after being viewed by the recipient.
29 Nov 2024
TechnologyRivaling Google, Meta plans $10 billion worldwide subsea cable project
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is said to be planning a major infrastructure project.
29 Nov 2024
AustraliaMeta criticizes Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has slammed the Australian government for hastily banning social media for people under 16.
28 Nov 2024
AustraliaAustralia passes world's 1st social media ban for under 16s
In a landmark move, Australia has passed a law that prohibits children under 16 from using social media platforms.
28 Nov 2024
AmazonAustralia accuses tech giants of stealing user data for AI
An Australian Senate inquiry has accused tech giants Amazon, Google, and Meta of exploiting Australian data to train their artificial intelligence (AI) models.
27 Nov 2024
FacebookHow to fix camera, microphone issues during Facebook video calls
Video calls on Facebook offer a great way to stay connected with friends and family, no matter the distance.
27 Nov 2024
ThreadsThreads gains 35 million new sign-ups amid X user exodus
Threads has seen a massive spike in user sign-ups this November, crossing the 35 million mark.
26 Nov 2024
FacebookWant to report a hashtag on Facebook? Follow these steps
Meta-owned Facebook is one of the world's most popular social media platforms.
25 Nov 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA's new AI model generates unique audio from text prompts
NVIDIA has unveiled an innovative generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, named Foundational Generative Audio Transformer Opus 1 or Fugatto.
25 Nov 2024
FacebookHow to do a privacy checkup on Facebook
Facebook has a feature called "Privacy Checkup," for its Android app.
23 Nov 2024
ThreadsYou can now watch videos in landscape mode on Threads
The Threads app has received a major new feature: the ability to view videos in landscape mode.
22 Nov 2024
InstagramMeta removes over 2M accounts linked to 'pig butchering' scams
Meta has reported major progress in its fight against online frauds called 'pig butchering' scams.
22 Nov 2024
InstagramHow to download your favorite Instagram Reels: A step-by-step guide
Instagram offers a handy feature that lets you download Reels and save them directly on your smartphone.
21 Nov 2024
FacebookHow to add AI backgrounds on Facebook calls
Meta has unveiled a slew of new features for its Facebook Messenger app, aimed at improving the user experience during audio and video calls.
20 Nov 2024
FacebookFollow these steps to go live on Facebook
Facebook Live has become a potent tool for people and businesses to engage with their audience in real-time.
20 Nov 2024
FacebookHow to get your Facebook account verified: A step-by-step guide
Facebook's verification process, represented by a blue checkmark badge, confirms the authenticity of an account or page on the platform.
20 Nov 2024
Adam MosseriHow Instagram's new algorithm reset feature will change user experience
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let you reset your content recommendations.
19 Nov 2024
FacebookMeta to challenge CCI's ₹213cr penalty over WhatsApp privacy policy
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, has announced its plans to appeal against the ₹213.14 crore fine imposed by India's Competition Commission (CCI).
18 Nov 2024
FacebookHow to delete your Facebook account while keeping the data
Deleting a Facebook account can be a major step toward reclaiming online privacy and decluttering the digital space.
18 Nov 2024
InstagramHow to add music to your Instagram profile
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature, one that lets you add music directly to your profiles.
16 Nov 2024
ThreadsFacebook replacing 'likes' with 'views' as primary content performance metric
Facebook is moving to "views" as its primary metric for assessing content performance, just like Instagram's metrics.
16 Nov 2024
ThreadsMeta introduces custom feeds feature to Threads: How it works
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is adding a new capability to its Threads app.
16 Nov 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp can now save drafts for your unsent messages
WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging platform, has rolled out a handy new feature - the ability to save drafts of your unsent messages.
15 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow will the EU regulate AI? Draft guidance offers insights
The European Union (EU) has released the first draft of its Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) models.
15 Nov 2024
FacebookHow to set up your Facebook Shop and sell products
Facebook Shops, an online marketplace built into Facebook, lets users discover and buy products directly from the app, where they are shown a personalized feed of brands and items according to their interests.
14 Nov 2024
Virtual realityMeta Quest users can now watch YouTube videos with friends
The YouTube app on Meta Quest is getting a major update that will let you watch videos with as many as seven other people.
14 Nov 2024
InstagramMeta faces antitrust trial that could separate Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta has been ordered by a DC District Court Judge to face an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
