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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.
Ex-Meta employee being investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos
A former Meta employee is being investigated by the UK police for allegedly downloading around 30,000 private Facebook images.
Centre proposes IT rule changes to regulate user-posted news
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules.
Epic Games layoffs spark backlash over terminally ill employee case
Epic Games, the company behind the popular game Fortnite, has come under fire for its recent decision to lay off 1,000 employees.
Nepali rapper-turned-politician Balen takes oath as country's new PM
Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, was sworn in as the 47th Prime Minister of Nepal on Friday.
Meta using AI to boost shopping on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the shopping experience on its social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
You can now insert shopping links in Instagram, Facebook posts
Meta is set to introduce shopping links directly into posts on Instagram and Facebook.
Bangladeshi national arrested for sending bomb threats to Gurugram schools
A 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, Saurabh Vishwas (alias Michael), was arrested for sending fake bomb threat emails to several schools in Gurugram on January 28, NDTV reported.
Meta to use new AI system to monitor content
Meta has announced the rollout of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems for content enforcement.
Meta takes U-turn: Won't shut down Horizon Worlds on VR
Meta has decided to keep its social metaverse app, Horizon Worlds, alive on virtual reality (VR) platforms.
Instagram, TikTok worse for mental health than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
A recent study published in the World Happiness Report has revealed that social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok can be more detrimental to mental health than Facebook and WhatsApp.
Facebook launches new monetization program to lure TikTok, YouTube stars
Facebook has launched a new initiative called "Creator Fast Track," aimed at helping content creators grow their presence on the platform.
Whistleblowers claim TikTok, Meta sacrificed safety for engagement
Whistleblowers and insiders from social media giants TikTok and Meta have revealed that the companies put user safety at risk in a bid to win an "algorithm arms race."
Meta introduces new tools to help creators report impersonation
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced new tools to help creators report impersonation.
Facebook Marketplace now has an AI chatbot that answers questions
Facebook has introduced a new feature on its Marketplace platform, powered by Meta AI.
'Not love jihad': Mahakumbh viral girl Monalisa defends interfaith marriage
Monalisa Bhosle, who shot to fame as the "Mahakumbh girl," has defended her recent interfaith marriage with actor-model Farman Khan.
Meta disables 150,000 scam accounts in international crackdown
Meta has disabled over 150,000 accounts as part of a massive international operation against Southeast Asian criminal scam centers.
WhatsApp and Facebook get new scam detection tools
Meta has announced the launch of new scam detection tools across its platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Meta unveils custom AI chips amid data center expansion
Meta has unveiled four custom-designed chips, specifically tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) tasks. The move is part of the company's major data center expansion plans.
'Important issue': SC to hear Centre's plea on IT rules
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Union Government's challenge against the Bombay High Court's September 2024 decision, which struck down certain provisions of the Information Technology Rules that allowed the establishment of Fact Check Units (FCUs) by the central government.
Palmer Luckey wants $1B to bring back 90s game consoles
Palmer Luckey, billionaire founder of Anduril Industries and former Oculus creator, is pitching a $1 billion plan to revive 1990s gaming consoles, Financial Times reports.
Zuckerberg says crime on Facebook 'inevitable' in teen safety trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that criminal behavior on Facebook is "inevitable" due to the platform's massive user base.
Mark Zuckerberg admits to prioritizing teen engagement on Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently testified in a deposition that he has resisted censoring content on his company's platforms, particularly in the context of cosmetic filters on Instagram.
Facebook restricts post showing defacement of Ambedkar's portrait at JNU
Facebook has restricted a video showing the defacement of Dr BR Ambedkar's portrait during a protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Activist who sought action against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case arrested
Bengaluru activist Snehamayi Krishna has been arrested by the Bangalore Crime Branch for allegedly spreading misinformation about a senior government officer.
Meta is shutting down Messenger website
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its plan to shut down the standalone Messenger website in April 2026.
Meta prioritised engagement over safety, former executive testifies
Brian Boland, Meta's former Vice President of partnerships, has testified against the tech giant in a California jury trial.
'Young and attractive' Pakistanis honeytrapping Indian cops; MHA issues warning
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a warning to police personnel across India over an increase in "honey-trapping" attempts by Pakistani intelligence operatives.
Meta's smart glasses may soon come with controversial facial recognition
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, according to The New York Times.
Facebook's new AI tool lets you animate profile photos
Facebook is introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance user experience.
Bengali influencer arrested for allegedly molesting girlfriend
Shamik Adhikary, a popular social media influencer known as "Nonsane," was arrested in Kolkata on Thursday after his girlfriend accused him of forcibly detaining and molesting her.
Nepal withdraws controversial social media bill that sparked Gen-Z protests
The Nepal government has withdrawn the controversial Social Media Bill 2025 from Parliament.
Son of ex-Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi assassinated
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been killed in an armed attack.
Instagram will soon let you leave someone's 'Close Friends' list
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let users remove themselves from someone else's "Close Friends" list.
#TechBytes: How to use your smartphone to identify plants
Smartphones have become an indispensable tool in our day-to-day life, and now they can also help you identify plants.
Facebook India profit rises 28% to ₹647cr in FY25
Facebook India has reported a 28.1% jump in its net profit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp may soon charge users for premium features
Meta has announced plans to test premium subscription models across its popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
French MPs approve bill banning social media for under-15s
France's National Assembly has backed a bill to ban children under the age of 15 from using social media.
149M passwords leaked! Check if your online accounts are safe
A massive exposure of over 149 million unique usernames and passwords, including those of Instagram, Gmail, and OnlyFans accounts, was discovered.
AI 'bot swarms' could be used to sway voters
A group of leading artificial intelligence (AI) and misinformation experts have warned that political leaders could soon use swarms of human-like AI agents to manipulate public opinion.
Andhra weighs Australia-style social media ban for kids under 16
The Andhra Pradesh government is considering a ban on social media for children under 16, similar to Australia's recent legislation.
Meta to roll out ads on Threads globally
Meta has announced its plan to introduce advertisements on Threads, its popular social media platform, for all users worldwide.
X lags behind Threads in daily mobile users
Meta's social media platform, Threads, has overtaken Elon Musk's X in terms of daily active users on mobile devices.
Meta blocks 500,000+ accounts under Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta has deactivated over half a million accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.