Meta: News
14 Mar 2024
TechnologyMeta VR headsets to gain special 'lying-down mode'
Meta has announced a software update v63 for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro virtual reality headsets.
14 Mar 2024
SignalWhatsApp to block screenshots of profile pictures
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out an update that will prevent users from taking screenshots of profile pictures.
12 Mar 2024
InstagramMeta's Ray-Ban smart glasses can now recognize landmarks
Meta's latest generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses now have the ability to recognize landmarks, thanks to a new beta update.
12 Mar 2024
StartupsMeta files lawsuit against former VP over alleged document theft
Meta has initiated legal proceedings against one of its former vice presidents, Dipinder Singh Khurana, accusing him of stealing sensitive company documents.
07 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningCentre advises tech companies to tackle deepfakes, half-baked AI tools
Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has advised social media giants Meta and X to eliminate deepfakes from their platforms.
05 Mar 2024
FacebookFacebook, Instagram, and Threads face global outage
Meta's popular platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, are facing technical glitches, leaving many users unable to access their accounts.
05 Mar 2024
AmazonEffects of EU's DMA on Amazon, Apple, Meta and more
The European Union has rolled out regulations under its Digital Markets Act (DMA), targeting six major tech companies.
05 Mar 2024
InstagramInstagram now allows you to edit DMs: How it works
Meta has rolled out a new update for Instagram, giving users the ability to edit their direct messages (DMs) within 15 minutes of sending them.
04 Mar 2024
Oculus VRMeta to delete all Oculus accounts by March 29
Meta has informed Oculus users that their accounts will be deleted on March 29, 2024, unless they migrate to Meta accounts.
02 Mar 2024
ThreadsMeta begins testing Threads API with third-party developers
Meta has kicked off the testing phase for its Threads API, inviting a select group of third-party developers to participate, according to Meta engineer Jesse Chen.
01 Mar 2024
FacebookMeta to stop paying news publishers on Facebook: Here's why
Meta has revealed plans to phase out the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia by April 2024.
29 Feb 2024
AdobeAdobe's new AI tool can generate audio using text prompts
Adobe has unveiled Project Music GenAI Control, a cutting-edge AI tool that enables users to create and personalize music, sans any professional audio expertise.
28 Feb 2024
Augmented RealityMeta's Orion 'true' AR glasses to be demonstrated in 2024
Meta, Facebook's parent company, is reportedly developing a new pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses called "Orion."
27 Feb 2024
InstagramInstagram will soon show where your besties are hanging out
Instagram is developing a 'Friend Map' feature that will allow users to view their friends' real-time locations, according to a Meta spokesperson.
26 Feb 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's water consumption rises to 22bn liters amid AI boom
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a surge in water consumption.
24 Feb 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp rolling out new feature to access channel reports
WhatsApp has launched a new Android beta update, version 2.24.5.11, via the Google Play Beta Program, which includes a "channel reports" feature.
22 Feb 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp introduces new text formatting options for improved messaging
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced four new text formatting features to improve user communication.
21 Feb 2024
FacebookFake funeral livestream scams are duping loved ones on Facebook
Scammers are creating fake funeral livestreams on Facebook, targeting grieving friends and family members, according to a 404 Media investigation.
20 Feb 2024
WhatsAppMeta to launch deepfake fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp next month
Meta and the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) are teaming up to launch a WhatsApp helpline in March 2024.
18 Feb 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp to soon allow channel ownership transfer: Here's how
WhatsApp has unveiled an update for iOS users via the TestFlight beta program, which brings a new feature that lets channel owners transfer their channels' ownership to other trusted admins.
17 Feb 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGoogle, Meta, OpenAI, others unite to combat AI election interference
The swift expansion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns that emerging technology might influence global elections this year.
16 Feb 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta's new AI model learns from videos rather than text
Meta's AI experts have created a new model, called Video Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture (V-JEPA).
16 Feb 2024
AppleMeta charging 30% fee on boosted posts in iOS apps
Meta has announced that starting later this month, advertisers will face a 30% fee when boosting the visibility of their posts, on Facebook and Instagram's iOS apps.
14 Feb 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta Quest 3 superior to Apple Vision Pro: Mark Zuckerberg
In a recent Instagram video, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest 3 headset.
11 Feb 2024
InstagramInstagram, Threads to soon limit political content recommendations
American technology conglomerate Meta has announced that Instagram and Threads will no longer suggest political content to users unless they specifically choose to see the same.
09 Feb 2024
IranAmid Israel-Palestine tensions, Meta removes Iranian Supreme Leader's accounts
Today, Meta announced the removal of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Facebook and Instagram accounts due to violations of its content policies.
09 Feb 2024
InstagramInstagram is developing an AI-assisted messaging feature: What to expect
Instagram, a Meta-owned social media platform, is reportedly developing a feature that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist users in composing messages.
07 Feb 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta to label AI-generated images across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Meta is stepping up its game to help users spot AI-generated images on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
04 Feb 2024
AppleMeta Quest 3 outpaces Apple Vision Pro in multiple aspects
Despite the high-end features of the Apple Vision Pro, such as micro-OLED 4K displays and advanced hand tracking, the Meta Quest 3 reportedly manages to outshine it in several areas.
03 Feb 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp is developing favorite contacts feature for iOS users
WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a new feature that will enhance its calling capabilities by allowing users to select their favorite contacts for easy access on iOS.
02 Feb 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp to bring channel report feature on Android devices
WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a new feature through the Google Play Beta Program.
02 Feb 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta approving inappropriate ads targeting teens made using own AI
A study by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), a division of the nonprofit Campaign for Accountability, discovered that Meta approved numerous ads containing content that violates company policies.
02 Feb 2024
AppleMeta Quest 3 now supports Vision Pro-like Spatial Video playback
Meta has introduced spatial video playback for its Quest 3, just as Apple's Vision Pro headset hits the market.
02 Feb 2024
InstagramMeta shares surge as Q4 revenue jumps 25% to $40bn
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has posted a 25% revenue increase, reaching $40.1 billion for the quarter ending December 31.
01 Feb 2024
Mark Zuckerberg'Sorry for everything': Zuckerberg to families at US Senate hearing
During a US Senate hearing, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued an apology to families, affected by the negative consequences of social media on children.
29 Jan 2024
MicrosoftWhy the tech industry is conducting mass layoffs in 2024?
In January 2024, roughly 100 tech companies, including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce, have laid off around 25,000 employees, reports layoffs.fyi.
26 Jan 2024
InstagramInstagram's Flipside lets you create 'Finsta' account for close friends
Instagram is testing a new feature called 'Flipside' that lets users create a private side to their profile for sharing personal content with close friends.
25 Jan 2024
FacebookMeta introduces new safety measures for minors on Instagram, Facebook
Meta is taking steps to enhance the safety of young users on Instagram and Facebook Messenger.
24 Jan 2024
InstagramMeta neglected children's safety on its platforms, claims whistleblower
Arturo Béjar, a former Meta senior engineer, asserts that the company hasn't done enough to shield young users from harmful content following Molly Russell's tragic death in the UK.
22 Jan 2024
FacebookMeta to let EU users unlink Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger
Meta is making some changes for European Union (EU) users ahead of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) implementation in March.
