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.

22 Nov 2024

Facebook Messenger

How to make audio and video calls on Facebook

Facebook allows you to have audio and video calls in-app or via Messenger, making communication more convenient.

22 Nov 2024

Technology

How to share Facebook story and control who sees it

Facebook's status-sharing feature, Stories, lets you post decorated photos, videos, and slideshows on your Facebook profile.

22 Nov 2024

Meta

Meta removes over 2M accounts linked to 'pig butchering' scams

Meta has reported major progress in its fight against online frauds called 'pig butchering' scams.

21 Nov 2024

Facebook Messenger

How to temporarily deactivate your Facebook account

Facebook allows you to deactivate your account if you want a temporary break or digital detox.

21 Nov 2024

France

Australia proposes banning children under 16 from social media: Why

The Australian government has introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.

21 Nov 2024

Meta

How 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

Android

How to play games on Facebook

Facebook isn't just a platform for connecting with friends and family; it's also a hub for casual gaming. Whether you're on your desktop or mobile device, you can easily dive into a variety of games.

20 Nov 2024

Meta

Follow 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

Instagram

How 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

Donald Trump

Will Trump's youngest son be affected if birthright citizenship ends?

A viral social media post claimed that President-elect Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship would impact his youngest son, Barron Trump.

Manipur MLA labels 10 killed in Jiribam encounter as 'martyrs'

A major controversy has erupted in Manipur after Churachandpur MLA Lallian Mang Khaute took to social media to post about the 10 killed in a November 11 encounter.

19 Nov 2024

Instagram

How to change your email address on Facebook

Keeping your email address updated on Facebook is essential for a number of reasons, from password reset to account security measures.

19 Nov 2024

Meta

Meta 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

Technology

Wondering when you joined Facebook? Here's how to check

Facebook users can now easily find out when they joined the platform. The information is available on both the Facebook website and mobile app.

18 Nov 2024

Meta

How 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.

16 Nov 2024

Meta

Facebook 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.

15 Nov 2024

Instagram

How 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.

15 Nov 2024

iPhone

How to check and log out of active Facebook sessions

Facebook users can now easily identify and manage the devices their accounts are currently active on.

08 Nov 2024

Data privacy

Meta 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

Instagram

Australia 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 Trump

US: 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 Trump

What 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

Meta

Meta 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

Instagram

Meta 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 Deol

Who 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

Instagram

Meta 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

Instagram

Meta 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

Instagram

How 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

Meta

How to use Meta's 'Communities' feature on Messenger

Meta has launched a feature called "Communities" on its Messenger platform.

14 Oct 2024

New York City

How 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

Meta

Meta 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

Slack

Facebook 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

Instagram

Tusshar 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

Cybersecurity

Beware! 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

Meta

Meta 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 Musk

Elon 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

Instagram

Meta 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

Meta

Meta 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

Instagram

Instagram 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

Meta

India 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

Australia

Meta 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 Assistant

JioPhone 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

Brazil

Meta 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

Instagram

TikTok 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 Trump

Trump 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 Penty

Tamannaah 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

Beijing

Excitement 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

Bollywood

Did 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

Bangladesh

Bangladesh 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

Google

Former 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.