Facebook: News
Founded by Mark Zuckerberg, fellow Harvard students and his college roommates on February 4th, 2004, Facebook has now grown to 1.94 billion monthly active users as of March 2017. Facebook is the most popular social media site worldwide and also owns other popular social media sites such as Instagram, Whatsapp and Messenger. This multi-billion dollar company has its headquarters in Menlo, California, USA.
08 Nov 2024
Data privacyMeta petitions US Supreme Court to dismiss Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
Meta has asked the US Supreme Court to throw out a federal securities fraud lawsuit related to the notorious Cambridge Analytica data breach.
07 Nov 2024
InstagramAustralia plans to ban social media for under-16s
The Australian government has announced plans to impose a 16-year age limit on social media.
06 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpUS: Trump nears 270-mark, Harris falters in key swing states
Former President Donald Trump edged ahead of Democratic opponent Kamala Harris in the critical battleground states of North Carolina and Georgia, drawing closer to a potential second term in the White House, according to Associated Press projections.
03 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhat is 'Progress 2028,' 'pro-Harris' manifesto tied to pro-Trump group
A political manifesto titled "Progress 2028," falsely attributed to Kamala Harris, has been linked to Donald Trump's billionaire backer Elon Musk, a funding watchdog said.
31 Oct 2024
MetaMeta AI surpasses 500M users within a year of launch
Meta AI, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant from Meta Platforms Inc., has crossed a major milestone of over 500 million users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the information during the company's latest earnings call.
31 Oct 2024
InstagramMeta posts $40.6 billion revenue in best quarterly performance ever
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has posted a record revenue of $40.58 billion for Q3 2024. This is a whopping 19% increase from last year's numbers.
30 Oct 2024
Bobby DeolWho was Nishad Yusuf? 'Kanguva' editor (43) found dead
Nishad Yusuf, a popular film editor in the Malayalam and Tamil cinema industry, was found dead at his home in Kochi on Wednesday.
22 Oct 2024
InstagramMeta reintroduces facial recognition on Facebook, Instagram to fight scams
After a break of more than three years, Meta is bringing back facial recognition technology to its platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
18 Oct 2024
InstagramMeta fires 24 for misusing meal vouchers on toothpaste, detergent
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has fired some 24 employees for misusing its $25 meal credit system, according to Financial Times.
16 Oct 2024
Arbaaz Khan'We're not okay...': Arbaaz discusses Salman's security after Siddique's murder
Amid the ongoing security concerns for his brother Salman Khan, actor Arbaaz Khan has finally broken his silence.
16 Oct 2024
InstagramHow Meta's AI integrations is making Facebook usage more interesting
Meta recently integrated Meta AI in Facebook, to enhance creativity and help users share more content with their friends, family, and other people who share their interests.
15 Oct 2024
MetaHow to use Meta's 'Communities' feature on Messenger
Meta has launched a feature called "Communities" on its Messenger platform.
14 Oct 2024
New York CityHow to use Facebook's new 'Local Tab' feature
Facebook is testing a 'Local Tab' feature, to bring content from different sections of the platform under one roof.
09 Oct 2024
MetaMeta introduces AI-edited video ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is all set to shake up the advertising industry with AI-edited video ads on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
05 Oct 2024
SlackFacebook to introduce new tabs for personalized, location-based content
Facebook has announced a series of updates, aimed at broadening user experiences beyond their immediate social circles.
30 Sep 2024
InstagramTusshar Kapoor's Facebook accounts hacked; actor issues statement
Tusshar Kapoor is famous for his roles in the Golmaal series, but now he's making headlines for a different reason.
28 Sep 2024
CybersecurityBeware! These online scams may target you this festive season
As the festive season kicks in, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about a spike in online scams.
27 Sep 2024
MetaMeta fined $100M for storing user passwords in plain text
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a fine of $101.5 million on Meta.
27 Sep 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk hits out at Britain after reported summit snub
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual and CEO of Tesla, has expressed his displeasure with the United Kingdom government on X, a social media platform he owns.
25 Sep 2024
InstagramMeta to introduce AI-generated images on Facebook, Instagram feeds
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to introduce a new feature that will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images into users' feeds.
17 Sep 2024
MetaMeta imposes global ban on Russian state media outlets
Meta has announced a worldwide ban on Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya, across its platforms.
16 Sep 2024
InstagramInstagram may soon allow sharing comments on Threads
Social media giant Meta is reportedly testing a new feature that could further integrate its messaging platform Threads with its flagship photo-sharing app, Instagram.
15 Sep 2024
MetaIndia key market, Reels and business messaging charging growth: Meta
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has identified India as a significant global market.
11 Sep 2024
AustraliaMeta admits to using Australian users' data for AI training
Meta has confessed to using the public data of all Australian adult users on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, for artificial intelligence (AI) training purposes.
10 Sep 2024
Google AssistantJioPhone Prima 2 debuts at ₹2,800; offers UPI, video calling
Reliance Jio has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new budget-friendly 4G feature phone, the JioPhone Prima 2.
06 Sep 2024
Georgia'Adults failed him...': Family of Georgia school shooter opposes arrest
The family of a 14-year-old boy charged with murdering two classmates and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia, United States, has spoken out against his arrest.
04 Sep 2024
BrazilMeta to disclose AI training data usage to Brazilian users
Meta has announced its plan to inform Brazilian users about the use of their personal data in training generative artificial intelligence (AI).
30 Aug 2024
InstagramTikTok lawsuit could end long-held legal protections enjoyed by platforms
A landmark lawsuit against TikTok may potentially reshape the legal obligations of social media platforms.
29 Aug 2024
Donald TrumpTrump alleges Zuckerberg conspired against him in 2020 elections
Former United States President Donald Trump has accused Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of undermining his campaign during the 2020 elections.
21 Aug 2024
Diana PentyTamannaah Bhatia sues companies for using ads post-expiry of contracts
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has reportedly filed a lawsuit against two jewelry companies for continuing to use her advertisements after their contract expired.
16 Aug 2024
BeijingExcitement in Hong Kong as rare giant panda twins born
Hong Kong is rejoicing over the birth of twin giant pandas, a unique event in the city's history.
11 Aug 2024
BollywoodDid Kumar Sanu perform for ex-Pak PM Imran—here's the truth
Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu has strongly denied allegations that he performed at a concert pertaining to the "release" of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
10 Aug 2024
BangladeshBangladesh chief justice resigns after protesters give ultimatum, surround court
Bangladesh Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has reportedly decided to resign after hundreds of protesters surrounded the Supreme Court premises in Dhaka on Saturday.
10 Aug 2024
GoogleFormer YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away after cancer battle
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube, has passed away after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer.
09 Aug 2024
CanadaCanadian man sues Instagram, TikTok, YouTube over ruined productivity
A 24-year-old Canadian man has initiated a class-action lawsuit against major social media platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook.
07 Aug 2024
YouTubeFacebook is responsible for its AI spam problem: Here's why
Seeing too much 'Al slop' on Facebook? Well, this low-quality, AI-generated content is flooding the platform because of the flaws in Facebook's content moderation and the company's limited bandwidth to handle the issue.
05 Aug 2024
Donald Trump'Close to shutdown...': Trump attacks Google over censorship reports
Former United States President Donald Trump has accused tech giant Google of bias, adding that it is "going to be close to shut down."
02 Aug 2024
InstagramMeta cancels celebrity AI chatbot project: What went wrong?
Meta has decided to discontinue its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered celebrity chatbots, following a lack of public interest.
01 Aug 2024
InstagramIndia becomes largest market for Meta's AI chatbot
India has emerged as the leading market for Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, according to Susan Li, the CFO of Meta.
30 Jul 2024
MetaMeta agrees to $1.4B settlement in Texas facial recognition lawsuit
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement in a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas, US.
22 Jul 2024
CanadaOne year later: Did Facebook's news ban cripple Canadian media?
In June 2023, the Canadian government passed the Online News Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring "fairness in the Canadian digital-news marketplace."
18 Jul 2024
InstagramMeta Verified for Indian businesses now available at ₹639/month
Meta has unveiled an expansion of its Meta Verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India.
16 Jul 2024
MalwareHackers using Facebook to infect PCs: How to stay safe
Hackers are exploiting Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware targeting Windows PCs, as reported by BleepingComputer.
13 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpMeta removes all restrictions on Donald Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has lifted restrictions on former US President Donald Trump's accounts.
10 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpFrom VR to war: Palmer Luckey's shift to AI weapons
Palmer Luckey, the tech billionaire who founded Oculus, a virtual reality headset company in his teens, has now ventured into artificial intelligence (AI) weapons.
03 Jul 2024
BrazilBrazil bans Meta from training its AI on user data
Brazil's data protection authority, ANPD, has imposed a ban on tech giant Meta, forbidding the use of Brazilian personal data for training its artificial intelligence models.
03 Jul 2024
InstagramMeta unbans 'shaheed', the most moderated word on Facebook, Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will lift its ban on the Arabic word "shaheed," translating to "martyr" in English.
02 Jul 2024
MetaMeta replaces 'Made with AI' label on Instagram following complaints
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has decided to replace its 'Made with AI' label with 'AI info' across its applications.
02 Jul 2024
EuropeEU says Meta's 'pay or consent' ad model violates DMA
The European Union (EU) has officially charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with breaches of its Digital Markets Act (DMA).
29 Jun 2024
MetaFacebook criticized for promoting ads related to banned drug Phenibut
Facebook, a widely used social media platform, has been found to promote advertisements for a prohibited and addictive drug known as Phenibut.
28 Jun 2024
Apple Vision ProMeta's holographic AR glasses nearing completion, may debut in September
Meta, the tech company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is on the verge of unveiling its holographic Augmented Reality (AR) glasses.
15 Jun 2024
AppleEU may charge Apple, Meta for breaching tech regulations
Apple is under scrutiny by the European Commission for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to Financial Times.
11 Jun 2024
EuropeMeta to use European social media content to train AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its intention to utilize publicly shared social media content from Europe to train its artificial intelligence models.
06 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI image of disabled veteran sparks viral reaction on Facebook
An image of a young woman, dressed in military attire and seated in a wheelchair, has gone viral on Facebook.
03 Jun 2024
Bombay High CourtEx-BrahMos engineer gets life sentence for spying for Pakistan
A former engineer at BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd, Nishant Pradeepkumar Agrawal, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Nagpur court on Monday for spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
01 Jun 2024
MetaMeta AI is providing peculiar summaries of Facebook comment section
Meta AI has been actively participating in the Facebook comment section lately, offering unique summaries of user discussions.
16 May 2024
MetaEU investigates Meta's role in child protection and mental wellbeing
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Meta.
15 May 2024
MetaHow to protect yourself from scams on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook's Marketplace, boasting over 250 million shops and more than one billion purchases every month, has unfortunately become a hotbed for scam activity.
15 May 2024
InstagramFacebook and Instagram hit by major outage
Facebook and Instagram, two of the world's leading social media platforms, are currently grappling with significant technical issues.
09 May 2024
CanadaNijjar murder suspect entered Canada on student visa: Report
Karan Brar, an Indian citizen and suspect in the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, reportedly entered Canada using a study permit.
08 May 2024
Taylor SwiftFacebook under fire for inaction on Taylor Swift ticket scam
Facebook is facing criticism from users who claim their accounts were hacked, and used to sell counterfeit tickets for Taylor Swift's UK concerts.
29 Apr 2024
BBCBBC presenter's image unwittingly used in AI-driven ad scam: Report
BBC wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin found her face being misused in an online ad campaign for an insect repellent spray.
29 Apr 2024
MetaMeta's AI ad platform is glitching, overspending on budgets
Meta's automated advertisement platform, Advantage Plus shopping campaigns, is facing criticism for overspending on ad budgets and underdelivering on sales.
27 Apr 2024
David FincherIs Aaron Sorkin penning the 'Social Network' sequel? He confirms
Acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin recently hinted at a potential sequel to his 2010 blockbuster, The Social Network.
19 Apr 2024
Garena Free Fire MAXGarena Free Fire MAX unveils redeem codes for April 19
Garena Free Fire MAX, the upgraded version of the popular mobile battle royale game, Garena Free Fire, has released its redeem codes for April 19.
18 Apr 2024
Meta'Black Mirror': Meta AI says it has an academically-challenged kid
A recent incident involving Meta's AI chatbot, called Meta AI, has caused confusion in a large New York City-based Facebook group for parents.
16 Apr 2024
MetaZuckerberg dodges personal liability in Meta addiction lawsuits in US
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., has successfully avoided personal liability in approximately two dozen lawsuits.
09 Apr 2024
RelationshipsGypsy Rose Blanchard officially files for divorce
Gypsy Rose Blanchard—convicted in the murder of her abusive mother—has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Ryan Scott Anderson, after less than two years of marriage.
02 Apr 2024
AppleGarena Free Fire MAX codes for today: How to redeem
Garena Free Fire MAX, the revamped version of the previously banned Garena Free Fire, has released its redeem codes for April 2, 2024.
28 Mar 2024
MetaMeta enabling anti-transgender hate speech on its platforms, says GLAAD
GLAAD, a prominent global LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, has accused Meta of facilitating the spread of anti-transgender hate speech across its platforms.
27 Mar 2024
MetaFacebook's secretive 'Project Ghostbusters' exposed: Here's everything we know
In 2016, Facebook embarked on a secretive mission dubbed "Project Ghostbusters."
27 Mar 2024
MetaMeta urged to reassess 'shaheed' moderation policy by Oversight Board
The Oversight Board has called on Meta, the umbrella company of Facebook and Instagram, to reassess its moderation policy concerning the Arabic term 'shaheed.'
26 Mar 2024
FloridaUS Governor DeSantis mandates parental consent for kids on internet
Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, has put into effect House Bill 3 (HB 3), a law that tightens the rules around social media use for those under 16 years of age.
20 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFacebook's algorithm is promoting AI-generated spam and scams, reveals study
Facebook's recommendation algorithms are boosting AI-generated images posted by spammers and scammers, reveals a study by Stanford and Georgetown University researchers.
