Facebook confesses to using users public photos for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, with companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) and OpenAI leading the charge. These advancements bring …
Is Facebook Listening In? Leaked Report Reveals Shocking Ad Practices
In a recent revelation, Cox Media Group (CMG), a major TV and radio news company, seems to be promoting a controversial software called “Active Listening.” …
Meta Fined $220 Million in Nigeria for Data Violations
The Nigerian government has imposed a substantial fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp. This decision follows an …
Meta Faces Ban on Using Brazilian Data for AI Training
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has recently come under scrutiny from the Brazilian National Data Protection Agency (ANPD). The agency decided …
EU launched a formal probe into Meta over child protection
The European Commission has taken a significant step by initiating a formal investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over concerns related …
Meta’s Horizon OS: Opening Doors to Third-Party VR/AR Collaboration
In a significant move, Meta has announced that its Meta Horizon OS, the operating system powering its popular Quest line of VR headsets, will be …
Facebook Enters the Short-Form Video Arena with New Player Targeting TikTok Users
In a move to stay competitive within the ever-evolving social media landscape, Facebook is rolling out a significant update to its video player. This new …
Facebook Turns 20 Years: The Dominant Force in Social Networks
In February 2004, Mark Zuckerberg and his friends embarked on a journey by launching “thefacebook.com,” initially catering to Harvard students. Over the past two decades, …
How to Turn Off Read Receipts in Facebook Messenger
In the world of instant messaging, read receipts have long been a point of contention. Whether it’s the notorious double blue check on WhatsApp or …
Meta Announces Two New Powerful AI Video Editing and AI Image Editing Tools
AI image editing tools have started to get very advanced. Right after Adobe released Firefly for Photoshop, more and more tools started to come out. …
Meta launches ad-free subscription service for Instagram and Facebook in Europe
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced that it will offer a subscription service for users in the European Union (EU), European …
Meta Announces Paid Ad-Free Tiers for Instagram and Facebook
It’s not a secret that Meta (formerly known as Facebook.inc) has a big part of its revenue coming from advertisement. Both Facebook and Instagram, two …
Meta updates Facebook Logo
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has updated the Facebook logo as part of its “identity system” changes. The new logo is a subtle change …
Facebook Users Can Now Have Up to Five Personal Profiles
In a surprising move that diverges from its long-standing policies, Facebook has ushered in a new era of user customization by allowing individuals to create …
Beyond Targeted Ads: Meta Offers Paid, Ad-Free Options for Facebook and Instagram in EU
In the European Union (EU), Meta is making a significant strategic move. The New York Times proves it will introduce paid-for, ad-free versions of Facebook …
Meta plans to add an app store to Facebook in response to the EU new regulation
Facebook has announced that it will add an app store attribute to its platform in response to new EU regulations. The move is part of …
Instagram and Facebook turn the steps to delete the account upside down
Meta, the American company that owns popular social networks like Facebook and Instagram, has migrated to a new Account Center that allows users to manage …
How to get Facebook & Instagram verified blue badge in India
Facebook and Instagram are two of the most popular social media platforms. Getting a blue badge on these platforms can help you stand out from …
Meta reduces workforce by 6,000 in latest round of layoffs
Meta has been going through a rough patch in recent times. The company has been struggling with falling profits and declining revenue, and to counter this, …
Meta fined $1.3 billion for transferring user data from the EU to the US
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined a record-breaking $1.3 billion (€1.2 billion) by EU data regulators for violating the bloc’s General Data …