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Meta to build $1.5B AI data center in Texas
Meta, the parent company of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to build a new gigawatt (GW)-sized data center in El Paso, Texas.
Facebook now lets you find job opportunities
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is reintroducing a feature that was once popular but later discontinued: job listings.
Denmark to ban social media for children under 15
Denmark is set to become the latest country to impose a ban on social media for children under the age of 15.
Facebook now shows you Reels based on your preferences
Meta has announced a major update to its Facebook algorithm, aimed at giving users more control over the Reels they see.
Scammers using deepfake ads of US politicians on Meta apps
A recent report by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has revealed a disturbing trend of scammers using deepfake videos of US politicians on Meta's platforms.
WhatsApp is making it easier to share status updates
WhatsApp has released a new update for its Android app, version 2.25.27.18, which brings some exciting changes to the status update feature.
'The Social Network' sequel: Cast, plot, release date
Sony Pictures has announced the official title and release date for Aaron Sorkin's sequel to The Social Network.
'Teen accounts' on Facebook and Messenger now available globally
Meta has launched its "Teen accounts" feature for Facebook and Messenger users globally.
Meta launches Vibes as a TikTok-style feed of AI videos
Meta has launched a new feature called "Vibes," a dedicated feed within the Meta AI app and on meta.ai.
Meta's AI dating assistant finds matches using your prompts
Meta has announced the introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI) features into Facebook Dating, aimed at tackling "swipe fatigue."
WhatsApp may soon let users link their Facebook profiles
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to add their Facebook profile links on the messaging platform.
Meta Connect 2025 today: How to watch and key expectations
Meta's Connect 2025, the company's biggest annual hardware conference, is set to kick off today at 5:00pm PT. That converts to 5:30am on Thursday for viewers in India.
Canadian author Robert Munsch, 80, to die via assisted dying
Canadian children's author Robert Munsch has been approved for medically assisted dying, having been diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson's disease.
Urban Company IPO: This VC firm turns ₹14cr into ₹390cr
Accel Partners, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm known for its early investment in Facebook, has made a whopping ₹390 crore from its investment in Urban Company.
Any user can now request Community Notes on Meta's apps
Meta has announced new features for its Community Notes fact-checking system, which is available on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Pakistan tapping phones, using firewalls to spy on citizens: Amnesty
Pakistan is spying on its citizens using a phone-tapping system and a Chinese-built internet firewall, according to a report by Amnesty International.
Nepal protests against alleged social media ban turn deadly
Nepal is witnessing intense protests led by Gen Z against an alleged social media ban and corruption.
Nepal protests: Indian government issues travel advisory for its citizens
The Indian government has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Nepal, amid violent protests that have left at least 19 dead and 400 injured.
Why Nepal banned social media; was there more to protests?
Nepal has been rocked by massive protests after the government banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests
Nepal has lifted its controversial ban on social media platforms, a decision that comes after widespread protests and clashes with police.
Nepal home minister resigns after Gen-Z protests leave 19 dead
Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lal Lekhak has resigned after violent protests in Kathmandu over a government ban on major social media platforms turned deadly, claiming 19 lives and leaving over 345 injured.
Massive protests erupt in Nepal after social media platforms blocked
Nepal has been rocked by massive protests after the government ordered internet service providers to block access to popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.
How 'nepo kids' lifestyles triggered Gen Z protests in Nepal
Before a massive crowd, mostly Gen-Z protestors, took to Kathmandu streets to protest against corruption and the government's social media ban, a social media trend, "Nepo Kid," was trending.
British student jailed for life in Dubai for carrying drugs
A 23-year-old British law student, Mia O'Brien, has been sentenced to life in prison in Dubai after being convicted of drug possession.
Massive GenZ protest in Nepal over social-media ban; 16 killed
A massive protest led by Generation Z has erupted in Kathmandu, Nepal, against corruption and the government's recent social media platform ban.
Remember Facebook's Poke? It's back with Snap-style streaks
Facebook has revived its classic "Poke" feature, a digital nudge that was once the hallmark of the platform.
Why Nepal just blocked Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, other social platforms
Nepal has ordered internet service providers to block access to major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.
Mark Zuckerberg sues Meta… and it's not who you think
Mark Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy attorney from Indiana, is suing Meta over repeated confusion with CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Instagram's new feature helps college students connect with classmates
Instagram has launched a new feature specifically designed for college students in the US.
Perplexity Comet's flaw exposes how dangerous agentic AI can be
A new research has revealed a major security flaw in Perplexity's Comet, an AI-driven "agentic" web browser.
Meta could soon flood your feed with Midjourney AI images
Meta, the tech giant led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has announced a partnership with Midjourney, an AI start-up.
Meta's AI can now dub your Instagram reels
Meta has announced the global rollout of an AI-powered voice translation feature for Facebook and Instagram users.
Study at college? TikTok now helps you connect with classmates
TikTok has launched a new feature, Campus Verification, aimed at helping college students connect with their classmates.
Meta under scrutiny as Brazil flags sexually explicit AI bots
Brazil's government has demanded that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, remove its generative artificial intelligence (AI) bots that can imitate children and engage in sexually explicit conversations.
Why Meta's AI chatbots are now under fire
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing backlash over its sexualized AI chatbots.
Facebook down for thousands of users globally
Facebook is currently facing a major outage, affecting thousands of users globally.
Digital rights for deceased crucial to stop AI cloning: Expert
As generative AI technology advances, concerns are growing over its potential to recreate and revive a person's digital presence after death.
Anthropic revokes OpenAI's access to Claude amid GPT‑5 benchmarking row
Anthropic has cut off OpenAI's access to its Claude API, a move that comes after the former accused the latter of violating its terms of service.
Jesse Eisenberg declined 'The Social Network' sequel? What we know
Jesse Eisenberg, who played Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher's Oscar-winning 2010 film The Social Network, has reportedly declined to reprise his role in the upcoming sequel.
'Succession' actor Jeremy Strong to play Mark Zuckerberg?
Succession star Jeremy Strong is reportedly being considered for the role of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network Part II, reported Variety.
'The Social Network' sequel eyeing Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White
Aaron Sorkin is reportedly eyeing two rising stars, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White, for the lead roles in The Social Network Part II.
Delhi CA ends life at Airbnb by inhaling helium gas
A 25-year-old Chartered Accountant, Dheeraj Kansal, allegedly died by suicide at an Airbnb near Bengali Market in Delhi.
Australia just banned YouTube for children under 16: Here's why
Australia has added YouTube to its world-first ban on social media for teenagers.
What 'The Social Network' got right about our tech future
Though The Social Network is a movie about Facebook's creation, it gives us a glimpse of what the future holds in terms of technology.
Astronomer CEO's wife drops his surname after viral Coldplay video
Megan Kerrigan, the wife of Andy Byron, the CEO of tech company Astronomer, has dropped her husband's surname from her Facebook profile.
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta shareholders settle $8B Facebook privacy lawsuit
Mark Zuckerberg and other current and former executives of Meta Platforms have settled an $8 billion lawsuit.
Harassed over dowry, Kerala woman kills infant daughter, then self
A 32-year-old woman from Kerala, Vipanchika Mani, allegedly died by suicide on July 8 after killing her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Vybhavi, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
10 million Facebook accounts just vanished: Here's why
Meta has taken a major step in its battle against "spammy content" on Facebook.
Schools closed, internet suspended in Haryana's Nuh; what to know
The Haryana government has suspended internet and bulk SMS services in Nuh district as part of security measures for the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, which had witnessed violent clashes two years ago.
German court rules Meta's web tracking tools breach GDPR
A German court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay €5,000 to a user.
Unable to afford daughter's insulin, indebted businessman shoots self Live
A 36-year-old real estate businessman in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, shot himself with a 12-bore gun belonging to his office's security guard.