Meta: News
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).
