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Meta Tells Young Australians To Download Their Data Before Social Media Ban
Meta began sending thousands of young Australians a warning to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads before a world-first social media ban on accounts of children younger than 16 takes effect.
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Meta To Remove Social Media Accounts Of Australians Under 16 By December 10
Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday, as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning teens from social media.
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WhatsApp for Android May Let Users Reserve Same Usernames Used on Facebook and Instagram
WhatsApp has long been rumoured to be developing a usernames feature. In recent weeks, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has taken steps towards its rollout by testing the ability to reserve usernames before the introduction of the full username system. WhatsApp is now reportedly developing a new feature for its Android app, which will let ...
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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
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American Content Creator Gives Tour Of A Home In Mumbai's Dharavi Slum
In a video uploaded on his Facebook account, Drew took his audience inside a small but lively home belonging to Divya, a resident of Dharavi
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Set a Profile Cover Photo, Just Like Facebook and LinkedIn
WhatsApp could soon allow normal users to keep cover photos on their accounts. The inclusion of the cover image feature was spotted on the WhatsApp 2.25.32.2 beta for Android version, via the Google Play Beta programme. The feature is not visible to beta testers. Once rolled out, this feature will let users express their personality through a custo...
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"We Had No Role": IT Minister On Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook Account Suspension
Akhilesh Yadav regularly used his Facebook page to share his views, highlight the government's "shortcomings", and connect with supporters.
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Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook Account Suspended, Claims Party, Hits Out At BJP
The Samajwadi Party has launched an attack on the BJP after party chief Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook page remained inaccessible, calling it an attempt to suppress opposition voices.
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WhatsApp Now Lets Beta Testers Add a Link to Their Facebook Profile
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its Android beta that lets users add their Facebook profile links to their WhatsApp info page. The link can be verified through the Accounts Centre or left unverified, and adding it is optional. Users can control who sees the link via privacy settings, sharing it with everyone, contacts, specific people, or ...
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Instagram, Facebook Add Support for Meta AI-Powered Reels Translation in Hindi and Other Languages
Meta has expanded its Reels translation feature on Instagram and Facebook to include Hindi and Portuguese, in addition to the existing English and Spanish support. The AI-powered tool replicates the creator’s voice and offers a lip-sync option for natural-looking translations. Dubbed Reels carry a “Translated with Meta AI” label, and users ca...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Facebook, Instagram Quick Sharing Options for Status Updates
WhatsApp is developing new quick sharing options for status updates on its iOS app, according to a feature tracker. It will allow users to share status updates to Facebook and Instagram, without having to navigate through a separate interface. However, users may reportedly have to link their WhatsApp account to the Meta Accounts Centre to use the n...
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Instagram, Facebook Will Soon Start Showing You Ads, Content Based on Your Meta AI Interactions
Meta, the Mark Zuckerberg-led tech giant, has announced that interactions between a user and the company's AI chatbot will soon be used for showing recommended content and ads. Users will have the option to choose the accounts from which the said data will be collected. The change will come into effect by the end of 2026, and Meta will start notify...
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Meta Activates Facebook 'Teen Accounts' Worldwide
Meta said Thursday it was activating so-called "teen accounts" with additional protections for adolescent Facebook and Messenger users worldwide, months after their deployment in major English-speaking countries.
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Mark Zuckerberg vs Mark Zuckerberg: The Legal Battle Over A Name
Mark S Zuckerberg just sued Facebook. No, this Zuckerberg is not the same as the founder of social media platform Facebook, but a lawyer who has moved court against his namesake's company.
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Meta Introduces Stringent Measures Against Unoriginal, Improperly Reused Facebook Content
Facebook says it will crack down on unoriginal content. According to Meta, the reach of accounts that improperly reuse content will be lowered and access to monetisation tools will be limited. Original videos might also get more views, as the distribution of duplicate copies will be restricted. Meta's changes to its policy were announced after YouT...
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Meta Tells Young Australians To Download Their Data Before Social Media Ban
Meta began sending thousands of young Australians a warning to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads before a world-first social media ban on accounts of children younger than 16 takes effect.
-
Meta To Remove Social Media Accounts Of Australians Under 16 By December 10
Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday, as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning teens from social media.
-
WhatsApp for Android May Let Users Reserve Same Usernames Used on Facebook and Instagram
WhatsApp has long been rumoured to be developing a usernames feature. In recent weeks, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has taken steps towards its rollout by testing the ability to reserve usernames before the introduction of the full username system. WhatsApp is now reportedly developing a new feature for its Android app, which will let ...
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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
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American Content Creator Gives Tour Of A Home In Mumbai's Dharavi Slum
In a video uploaded on his Facebook account, Drew took his audience inside a small but lively home belonging to Divya, a resident of Dharavi
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Set a Profile Cover Photo, Just Like Facebook and LinkedIn
WhatsApp could soon allow normal users to keep cover photos on their accounts. The inclusion of the cover image feature was spotted on the WhatsApp 2.25.32.2 beta for Android version, via the Google Play Beta programme. The feature is not visible to beta testers. Once rolled out, this feature will let users express their personality through a custo...
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"We Had No Role": IT Minister On Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook Account Suspension
Akhilesh Yadav regularly used his Facebook page to share his views, highlight the government's "shortcomings", and connect with supporters.
-
Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook Account Suspended, Claims Party, Hits Out At BJP
The Samajwadi Party has launched an attack on the BJP after party chief Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook page remained inaccessible, calling it an attempt to suppress opposition voices.
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WhatsApp Now Lets Beta Testers Add a Link to Their Facebook Profile
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its Android beta that lets users add their Facebook profile links to their WhatsApp info page. The link can be verified through the Accounts Centre or left unverified, and adding it is optional. Users can control who sees the link via privacy settings, sharing it with everyone, contacts, specific people, or ...
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Instagram, Facebook Add Support for Meta AI-Powered Reels Translation in Hindi and Other Languages
Meta has expanded its Reels translation feature on Instagram and Facebook to include Hindi and Portuguese, in addition to the existing English and Spanish support. The AI-powered tool replicates the creator’s voice and offers a lip-sync option for natural-looking translations. Dubbed Reels carry a “Translated with Meta AI” label, and users ca...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Facebook, Instagram Quick Sharing Options for Status Updates
WhatsApp is developing new quick sharing options for status updates on its iOS app, according to a feature tracker. It will allow users to share status updates to Facebook and Instagram, without having to navigate through a separate interface. However, users may reportedly have to link their WhatsApp account to the Meta Accounts Centre to use the n...
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Instagram, Facebook Will Soon Start Showing You Ads, Content Based on Your Meta AI Interactions
Meta, the Mark Zuckerberg-led tech giant, has announced that interactions between a user and the company's AI chatbot will soon be used for showing recommended content and ads. Users will have the option to choose the accounts from which the said data will be collected. The change will come into effect by the end of 2026, and Meta will start notify...
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Meta Activates Facebook 'Teen Accounts' Worldwide
Meta said Thursday it was activating so-called "teen accounts" with additional protections for adolescent Facebook and Messenger users worldwide, months after their deployment in major English-speaking countries.
-
Mark Zuckerberg vs Mark Zuckerberg: The Legal Battle Over A Name
Mark S Zuckerberg just sued Facebook. No, this Zuckerberg is not the same as the founder of social media platform Facebook, but a lawyer who has moved court against his namesake's company.
-
Meta Introduces Stringent Measures Against Unoriginal, Improperly Reused Facebook Content
Facebook says it will crack down on unoriginal content. According to Meta, the reach of accounts that improperly reuse content will be lowered and access to monetisation tools will be limited. Original videos might also get more views, as the distribution of duplicate copies will be restricted. Meta's changes to its policy were announced after YouT...
