Meta: News
11 Dec 2024
InstagramMeta introduces new tools to combat online scams
Meta (formerly Facebook) has launched a global campaign to raise awareness about online scams.
10 Dec 2024
EuropeEU investigating Google, Meta over secret advertising deal targeting teens
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has launched an investigation into a secret advertising deal between tech giants Google and Meta.
09 Dec 2024
AmazonHow much tech giants spend on their CEOs' security
Leading tech giants like Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and others are spending huge amounts on security and private transportation for their top executives.
04 Dec 2024
AmazonMeta plans to power AI data centers with nuclear energy
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is on the lookout for developers to start nuclear reactors in the early 2030s. The aim is to power its data centers and the communities around them.
01 Dec 2024
FacebookHow to post Reels on Facebook: A step-by-step guide
Social media giant Facebook lets users post Reels on its platform. The feature is also available on Meta-owned Instagram.
01 Dec 2024
FacebookManage a Facebook group? Here's how to modify its rules
Facebook groups are an essential element of the social media platform, acting as a center for people with common interests.
30 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow to send 'view once' media files via WhatsApp
WhatsApp's privacy feature, called "View Once," allows you to send photos, videos, and voice messages that disappear automatically after being viewed by the recipient.
29 Nov 2024
TechnologyRivaling Google, Meta plans $10 billion worldwide subsea cable project
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is said to be planning a major infrastructure project.
29 Nov 2024
AustraliaMeta criticizes Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has slammed the Australian government for hastily banning social media for people under 16.
28 Nov 2024
AustraliaAustralia passes world's 1st social media ban for under 16s
In a landmark move, Australia has passed a law that prohibits children under 16 from using social media platforms.
28 Nov 2024
AmazonAustralia accuses tech giants of stealing user data for AI
An Australian Senate inquiry has accused tech giants Amazon, Google, and Meta of exploiting Australian data to train their artificial intelligence (AI) models.
27 Nov 2024
FacebookHow to fix camera, microphone issues during Facebook video calls
Video calls on Facebook offer a great way to stay connected with friends and family, no matter the distance.
27 Nov 2024
ThreadsThreads gains 35 million new sign-ups amid X user exodus
Threads has seen a massive spike in user sign-ups this November, crossing the 35 million mark.
26 Nov 2024
FacebookWant to report a hashtag on Facebook? Follow these steps
Meta-owned Facebook is one of the world's most popular social media platforms.
25 Nov 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA's new AI model generates unique audio from text prompts
NVIDIA has unveiled an innovative generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, named Foundational Generative Audio Transformer Opus 1 or Fugatto.
25 Nov 2024
FacebookHow to do a privacy checkup on Facebook
Facebook has a feature called "Privacy Checkup," for its Android app.
23 Nov 2024
ThreadsYou can now watch videos in landscape mode on Threads
The Threads app has received a major new feature: the ability to view videos in landscape mode.
22 Nov 2024
InstagramMeta removes over 2M accounts linked to 'pig butchering' scams
Meta has reported major progress in its fight against online frauds called 'pig butchering' scams.
22 Nov 2024
InstagramHow to download your favorite Instagram Reels: A step-by-step guide
Instagram offers a handy feature that lets you download Reels and save them directly on your smartphone.
21 Nov 2024
FacebookHow 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
FacebookFollow 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
FacebookHow 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
Adam MosseriHow Instagram's new algorithm reset feature will change user experience
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let you reset your content recommendations.
19 Nov 2024
FacebookMeta 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
FacebookHow 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.
18 Nov 2024
InstagramHow to add music to your Instagram profile
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature, one that lets you add music directly to your profiles.
16 Nov 2024
ThreadsFacebook 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.
16 Nov 2024
ThreadsMeta introduces custom feeds feature to Threads: How it works
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is adding a new capability to its Threads app.
16 Nov 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp can now save drafts for your unsent messages
WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging platform, has rolled out a handy new feature - the ability to save drafts of your unsent messages.
15 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow will the EU regulate AI? Draft guidance offers insights
The European Union (EU) has released the first draft of its Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) models.
15 Nov 2024
FacebookHow 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.
14 Nov 2024
Virtual realityMeta Quest users can now watch YouTube videos with friends
The YouTube app on Meta Quest is getting a major update that will let you watch videos with as many as seven other people.
14 Nov 2024
InstagramMeta faces antitrust trial that could separate Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta has been ordered by a DC District Court Judge to face an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
11 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhy Elon Musk picked a Texas court for X-related lawsuits
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has introduced a new policy that mandates all lawsuits against his social media platform X, to be filed in the Northern District of Texas, The Washington Post reports.
10 Nov 2024
Mark ZuckerbergZuckerberg not liable for social media addiction in children: Judge
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been cleared of personal liability in more than two dozen lawsuits.
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.
08 Nov 2024
AR GlassesMeta launches pop-up store for Ray-Ban smart glasses in LA
Meta has announced the opening of a pop-up retail store, Meta Lab, in Los Angeles.
07 Nov 2024
FacebookAustralia plans to ban social media for under-16s
The Australian government has announced plans to impose a 16-year age limit on social media.
05 Nov 2024
AppleApple plans AR smart glasses with 'Project Atlas'
Apple is said to be exploring the smart glasses territory, following the footsteps of Meta, according to Bloomberg.
05 Nov 2024
South KoreaMeta fined $15M in South Korea for collecting sensitive data
South Korea's privacy watchdog has slapped a fine of KRW 21.6 billion ($15 million) on Meta.
05 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow a rare bee species killed Meta's nuclear power goal
Meta's ambitious project to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data center with nuclear energy has been stopped in its tracks by the discovery of a rare bee species.
05 Nov 2024
InstagramMeta to use AI for detecting underage users on Instagram
Meta is working on an artificial intelligence (AI) system to flag underage users on Instagram.
05 Nov 2024
OpenAIMeta's AR glasses head is moving to OpenAI
Caitlin Kalinowski, former head of Meta's augmented reality (AR) glasses project, is joining OpenAI.
05 Nov 2024
Amazon Web ServicesMeta gives US military access to its Llama AI models
Meta has announced that it will share its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models with several US government agencies and contractors working on national security.
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.
02 Nov 2024
AmazonTech giants set to invest $200B in AI this year
The world's top tech giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet (Google's parent company), are expected to spend over $200 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) development this year.
02 Nov 2024
GoogleMeta Quest gets train mode for immersive travel experiences
Meta is gearing up to launch a major update for its Quest 3, 3S, Quest Pro and Quest 2 headsets.
01 Nov 2024
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon's Q3 profit surges by 55% to over $15 billion
Amazon has reported a whopping 55.2% increase in its third-quarter profit, largely due to the strong performance of its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS).
31 Oct 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta 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
Mark ZuckerbergMeta training next-gen AI model on industry's largest GPU cluster
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the company's upcoming Llama 4 AI model is being trained on an unprecedentedly large cluster of GPUs.
31 Oct 2024
FacebookMeta 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.
31 Oct 2024
US State DepartmentMeta's AI model may soon power US government operations
Meta is "working with the public sector to adopt Llama across the US government," co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has revealed during Meta's Q3 earnings call.
29 Oct 2024
InstagramInstagram is down! Users are unable to send, receive messages
Instagram, the popular social media platform owned by Meta, is facing a major technical glitch at the moment.
29 Oct 2024
MicrosoftOpen-source AI must disclose data used for training, says OSI
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has released an official definition for "open" artificial intelligence (AI), possibly igniting a war with tech giants like Meta.
29 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta developing AI-powered search engine to take on Google, Microsoft
Meta is said to be working on an AI-powered search engine. The move is part of the company's effort to reduce its dependence on Google and Microsoft.
28 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta releases open-source version of Google's podcast generator
Meta has launched an open-source version of Google's popular podcast creation feature, NotebookLM.
28 Oct 2024
Adam MosseriWhy Instagram lowers quality for less popular videos
Adam Mosseri, the Meta executive overseeing Instagram, has revealed that the platform tweaks video quality according to its popularity.
27 Oct 2024
Akasa Air50 Indian flights receive bomb threats in a day
Over 50 flights of Indian carriers were targeted with bomb threats today, in a major escalation of a two-week trend that has witnessed over 350 such threats.
26 Oct 2024
OpenAIMeta AI partners with Reuters to deliver real-time news updates
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot has landed a multi-year deal with Reuters, giving it access to the news agency's content, according to Axios.
22 Oct 2024
InstagramMeta suspends accounts tracking private jets of Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos
Meta has suspended a number of Instagram and Threads accounts that were tracking the private jet movements of celebrities including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Kylie Jenner.
22 Oct 2024
FacebookMeta 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.
20 Oct 2024
Virtual realityMeta Quest 3S teardown reveals it's a 'beefed-up' Quest 2
Meta's latest virtual reality headset, the Quest 3S, has been revealed to be a more powerful version of the previous model, the Quest 2.
19 Oct 2024
WhatsAppMeta AI on WhatsApp will soon start remembering your preferences
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "Chat Memory" for Meta AI.
19 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta's new AI can self-evaluate, monitor other models
Meta has announced the development of a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, the "Self-Taught Evaluator."
18 Oct 2024
FacebookMeta 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.
18 Oct 2024
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting'Scam se Bacho': Meta's new campaign educates about online safety
Meta has partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to launch a safety campaign called 'Scam se Bacho.'
17 Oct 2024
InstagramInstagram introduces safety measures to protect teens from sextortion scams
Instagram has announced a bunch of new safety measures to protect its users, especially teenagers, from sextortion scams.
17 Oct 2024
InstagramInstagram's 'Social Library' will help you find shared content easily
Instagram is said to be working on a new feature called "Social Library."
17 Oct 2024
InstagramMeta implements fifth round of layoffs in 2 years
In a fresh wave of layoffs, Meta, the parent company of popular social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, has started cutting jobs across departments.
16 Oct 2024
Elon MuskWhy X need not share data with rivals in Europe
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been excluded from the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation.
16 Oct 2024
FacebookHow 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
FacebookHow to use Meta's 'Communities' feature on Messenger
Meta has launched a feature called "Communities" on its Messenger platform.
