Facebook: News

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.

24 Apr 2025

Technology

How to temporarily deactivate your Facebook account on Android

Deactivating a Facebook account from the Android app is a simple process that lets you take a break from social media without permanently deleting your profile.

23 Apr 2025

Android

Top tips to optimize your experience on Facebook Marketplace 

Facebook Marketplace makes local buying and selling extremely convenient.

20 Apr 2025

Technology

How to hide Facebook posts without permanently deleting them

Archiving Facebook posts on an Android device can help you declutter your social media presence, without deleting things forever.

20 Apr 2025

Technology

How to easily update your Facebook profile picture on Android

Updating your Facebook profile picture on an Android device is a quick and easy way to express yourself and keep your profile looking fresh.

20 Apr 2025

Technology

Facebook lets users manage time they spend on app—Here's how

Facebook's "Your Time on Facebook" feature helps in keeping a check on your usage of the platform.

16 Apr 2025

Instagram

'Delete-and-rebuild': Zuckerberg had this 'crazy' plan to revive Facebook's relevance

In 2022, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pitched a radical plan to make Facebook more socially relevant.

12 Apr 2025

WhatsApp

WhatsApp down: Users facing problems in sending messages, posting statuses

WhatsApp users were hit by disruptions today, with many unable to send messages or update their statuses.

10 Apr 2025

China

Meta compromised national security to build business in China: Whistleblower

In a serious allegation against Meta, former global public policy director at Facebook, Sarah Wynn-Williams, accused the tech giant of compromising national security to build an $18 billion business in China.

08 Apr 2025

Android

Tired of Facebook using too much space? Here's the fix

Managing storage on Android can be difficult, particularly with apps like Facebook that tend to eat up a lot of space over time.

08 Apr 2025

Instagram

After Instagram, Teen Accounts now available on Facebook and Messenger

Meta has launched a new feature called Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger. The initiative is designed to give young users an app experience that limits inappropriate content.

31 Mar 2025

Himachal Pradesh

Meerut murder: Cop kisses accused in deepfake video; FIR filed 

A senior Sub-Inspector in Meerut has lodged an FIR against an Instagram user for circulating an AI-generated deepfake video of him kissing Muskan Rastogi, a murder suspect in police remand.

28 Mar 2025

Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook's new 'Friends' tab lets you ditch algorithmic clutter

In a bid to cut down on algorithm-driven suggestions on its main feed, Facebook is introducing a new "Friends" tab.

20 Mar 2025

Europe

Meta AI chatbot launches in Europe after year-long regulatory delay

Meta has announced the launch of its AI chatbot, Meta AI, across Europe. The rollout comes nearly a year after it was initially planned but halted due to regulatory issues.

19 Mar 2025

Technology

Master Facebook's privacy shortcuts in minutes. Here's how

Navigating Facebook's privacy settings on Android can be overwhelming, but the platform also provides some handy shortcuts to make managing your privacy easier.

18 Mar 2025

China

Zuckerberg requested Jinping to name his baby—How Chinese President reacted

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams has revealed a bizarre side of Mark Zuckerberg's quest for the Chinese market.

17 Mar 2025

Android

How to block Facebook app invites on Android

Facebook app invites can get a little too much, especially when they fill up your notifications.

17 Mar 2025

Meta

Meta tried to censor ex-employee's memoir—Now it's an Amazon bestseller

Meta, Facebook's parent company, won an arbitration ruling against ex-employee Sarah Wynn-Williams.

14 Mar 2025

Technology

Facebook now lets you earn from stories: Here's how

Facebook has launched a new feature that lets creators earn money from the views on their public stories.

11 Mar 2025

Europe

Explosive memoir details ex-Facebook COO Sandberg's spending spree, risqué work-trips 

Former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is facing scrutiny after revelations in a new memoir.

07 Mar 2025

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg accused of helping China develop censorship tools

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been accused of helping China develop censorship tools.

06 Mar 2025

New York City

Jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers dies at 84

Legendary jazz-funk musician Roy Ayers has died at the age of 84.

05 Mar 2025

Meta

UK: You can now recover Meta accounts using facial recognition

Tech giant Meta is expanding its facial recognition test to the UK.

03 Mar 2025

Android

How to use Instagram's profile category label as a creator 

Instagram provides a "Profile Category Label" for business accounts, allowing businesses to neatly categorize their profile.

03 Mar 2025

Android

How to manage Facebook Page roles like a pro 

Running a Facebook page smoothly hinges on mastering the Page Roles feature, particularly when multiple administrators are at play.

03 Mar 2025

Technology

How to add a custom bio link to your Facebook 

Adding a bio link to your Facebook profile allows you to direct friends and followers to websites, portfolios, or other social media profiles.

28 Feb 2025

Technology

Get found on Facebook: Tips to optimize your business page 

The key to making your Facebook business page more visible and effective is optimization.

28 Feb 2025

Technology

Facebook video captions: How to turn them on 

Adding captions to your videos on Facebook not only ensures your content is accessible to everyone but also significantly boosts viewer engagement.

28 Feb 2025

Instagram

Meta plans standalone AI app, subscription service to rival ChatGPT

Meta is gearing up to launch a standalone artificial intelligence (AI) app in the second quarter of this year.

27 Feb 2025

Technology

How to schedule your Facebook posts 

Scheduling posts on Facebook in advance is key to maintaining a vibrant social media presence.

27 Feb 2025

Facebook Messenger

Facebook suffers major outage, thousands of users affected

Meta's popular social media platform Facebook suffered a major outage earlier today.

26 Feb 2025

Technology

This is how you can adjust Facebook video autoplay settings 

Tweaking Facebook's video autoplay settings can make your browsing experience way smoother.

26 Feb 2025

Technology

For Android users: Manage your Facebook activity like a pro 

Managing your digital footprint on social media platforms like Facebook doesn't have to be a daunting task.

25 Feb 2025

Messenger Rooms

For parents: How to activate sleep mode on Messenger Kids

In the modern digital world, setting boundaries for children's tech use is vital.

25 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Amid Congress rift talk, Tharoor posts pic with BJP leader 

Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has posted a photograph on X with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and British Secretary of State for Trade Jonathan Reynolds.

24 Feb 2025

Technology

All about Facebook's notification dots 

The Facebook app for Android uses notification dots to indicate new activity.

24 Feb 2025

Android

How to collaborate on Facebook Stories? Try these steps 

Facebook is a treasure trove of interactive features, and sharing stories is a big part of the fun.

21 Feb 2025

Technology

For Android users: Mute videos by default on Facebook 

The noisy landscape of social media, with videos blaring at full volume, can be jarring.

21 Feb 2025

Technology

Boost engagement with photo or video replies on Facebook app

Responding to your audience on Facebook can dramatically increase the engagement on your posts.

20 Feb 2025

Technology

Unable to find your old Facebook Stories? Try these steps

Facebook's "Stories Archive" feature serves as a convenient digital keepsake box for users wishing to reminisce or repurpose their past stories.

20 Feb 2025

Aly Goni

Samay Raina finally addresses 'Latent' row in Canada stand-up show 

Comedian Samay Raina, caught in a storm over his show India's Got Latent (IGL), recently broke his silence at a live performance in Canada.

19 Feb 2025

Andhra Pradesh

NIA arrests 3 for leaking defense information to Pakistani operatives

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three people for leaking sensitive defense information to Pakistan-based intelligence operatives.

19 Feb 2025

Technology

How to manage tags before they hit your Facebook's timeline 

In the age of the internet, managing your digital footprint is crucial.

18 Feb 2025

Technology

Want to clean your Facebook feed? Here's the guide 

Facebook's "Hide Post" feature provides a diplomatic solution to banishing undesirable content from your news feed. You don't need to unfriend or block someone to do that.

18 Feb 2025

Toronto

Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, 18 injured

A Delta Air Lines regional jet overturned on landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board.

17 Feb 2025

Indian Penal Code

CBSE denies paper leak rumors, warns against spreading misinformation   

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has categorically denied allegations of paper leaks during the ongoing 2025 board exams.