Facebook: News
18 Nov 2024
TechnologyWondering 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
MetaHow 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
MetaFacebook 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
InstagramHow 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
iPhoneHow 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 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.
