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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.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Facebook, Instagram down for users globally
Facebook and Instagram, two of Meta's most popular social media platforms, are currently experiencing a major outage.
Meta AI now alerts parents if teens talk about suicide
Meta has rolled out a new safety feature for teenagers using its AI chatbot.
What is 'Broiler Chicken Party' that has emerged in Bangladesh
In response to a viral audio clip comparing Bangladeshi Gen-Z students to "farm chickens," they have launched a satirical platform called the "Broiler Chicken Party" on Facebook.
Centre reviewing Meta's response over child abuse content on Instagram
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is reviewing Meta's response over alleged advertisements and content promoting or facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) on Instagram.
Meta appeals landmark social media addiction verdict
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles.
EU says Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design' breaks law
A preliminary EU investigation has found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the "addictive" design features of Instagram and Facebook.
Boeing cargo plane vanishes off Pakistan coast; search underway
A cargo plane operated by K2 Airways and carrying five crew members went missing off the coast of Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday night.
Government issues notice to Meta over child sexual exploitation ads
The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over paid advertisements promoting content related to child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM), NDTV reported, citing sources.
Create a social media calendar in 5 easy steps
Creating a social media content calendar can be a game-changer for your online presence.
ShareChat eyes $400M IPO next year
Mohalla Tech Pvt., which operates Indian social network ShareChat, short-video platform Moj, and subscription-based micro-drama app QuickTV, is gearing up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) next year.
You can now reserve usernames on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched the username reservation feature, a major update in its connectivity strategy.
Ex-Meta employee sues company over bid to silence her
Former Meta employee Sarah Wynn-Williams is suing the tech giant for its attempts to "silence" her.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has little effect: Study
Australia's ban on social media for users under 16 years of age has had little effect on their online behavior, a study published in the British Medical Journal has concluded.
Facebook launches AI companion app to help creators grow
Facebook has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) companion app, reimagining its Creator Studio tool.
Meta introduces new teen safety measures on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced a series of safety updates for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.
Your public posts power Meta's new AI Mode on Facebook
Meta has launched a new feature called "AI Mode" on Facebook.
Cybersecurity experts urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic models
A group of 76 cybersecurity experts, including industry veterans, has called on the US government to lift its export control order on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models.
'Social Reckoning': Why Jesse Eisenberg refused to return as Zuckerberg
Jesse Eisenberg, who received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network, has declined to reprise his role in the upcoming sequel, The Social Reckoning.
Instagram down! Users reporting app crashes, DM issues, login problems
Instagram appears to be facing a widespread outage, with users reporting app crashes, login troubles, and timeline access issues.
'Social Reckoning' trailer: Jeremy Strong transforms into Mark Zuckerberg
Sony Pictures has dropped the first trailer for The Social Reckoning, a sequel to the Oscar-winning film The Social Network.
Your searches on other websites will shape your Instagram feed
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a major update in its content personalization strategy.
Instagram Reels: Most popular content categories among Indian users
A recent study commissioned by Meta has revealed the most popular content categories among Indian users of Instagram Reels.
Meta's future AI models to focus on consumer health
Meta Platforms Inc.'s Chief AI Officer, Alexandr Wang, has revealed that the company's future artificial intelligence (AI) models will focus on consumer health.
Meta's own watchdog flags transparency gaps in account bans
Meta's independent Oversight Board has flagged concerns over the company's account deactivation practices.
Meta launches AI assistant for Facebook creators
Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) creator assistant on Facebook.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia has implemented rules banning children under the age of 16 from using social media accounts.
Meta tests AI subscriptions, launches paid plans for Facebook, Instagram
Meta has announced the global launch of its consumer subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Ex-Meta employee reveals she chose to be laid off
Julie Bone, a former Meta employee, has revealed that she voluntarily chose to be part of the tech giant's latest round of layoffs.
Workplace tracking software secretly share employee data with Big Tech
A recent study has revealed that popular workplace monitoring apps, or "bossware," are sharing employee data with digital advertising platforms and data brokers.
Is Meta building its own version of Reddit?
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum. The app was discovered by Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navarra in the App Store.
X now organizes your bookmarks, likes, videos in one place
X has introduced a new feature, the "History" tab, to make content navigation easier for its users. The update is currently available on iOS devices.
Why Malaysia may take legal action against Meta
Malaysia is considering legal action against Meta for not doing enough to stop fake accounts impersonating the country's Malay rulers.
Facebook co-founder's venture firm to invest $50-100M annually in India
B Capital, the venture capital firm led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, is set to ramp up its investments in India.
Nepal Airlines apologizes after map shows J&K in Pakistan
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has apologized after a promotional graphic that incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan went viral on social media.
Meta failed to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram: EU
Meta has been accused of violating European Union (EU) laws by failing to keep children under 13 off its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Americans lost $2.1B to social media scams in 2025
Americans lost a staggering $2.1 billion to social media scams last year, according to a report by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Want to rent decor items? Follow these tips
Renting decor items can be a cost-effective way to spruce up your space without burning a hole in your pocket.
Centre's online content blocking orders double, over half on X
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has seen a dramatic increase in online content blocking orders over the past year.
Meta now lets parents view topics child discussed with AI
Meta has introduced a new feature in its supervision tools, allowing parents to view the topics their teens have discussed with Meta AI over the past week.
Social media break boosts well-being, Stanford University study finds
A recent study led by Stanford University has shown that taking a break from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can have positive effects on emotional well-being.
Removal of ICE trackers by Trump administration illegal: US judge
A US federal district court judge has ruled that the Donald Trump administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps.
'The Social Reckoning' trailer: Jeremy Strong plays Zuckerberg with charisma
Aaron Sorkin has finally unveiled the first trailer for his much-anticipated sequel, The Social Reckoning.
Privacy groups urge Meta to scrap facial recognition in glasses
More than 70 civil liberties, domestic violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+, labor and immigrant advocacy groups have urged Meta to ditch plans of introducing facial recognition on its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses.
No 'zombie drug': Bengaluru police debunk viral video
The Bagalur police in Bengaluru have arrested a 29-year-old man for spreading misinformation about a "zombie drug" through a viral video.
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.