Facebook And Snapchat

Facebook launched a secret initiative called 'Project Ghostbusters' in 2016 to intercept and decrypt the network traffic between Snapchat's app and its servers.

Meta Platforms on Friday launched its subscription service in the US, which would allow Facebook and Instagram users pay for verification in the same vein as Elon Musk-owned Twitter. The Meta Verified service will give users a blue badge after they verify their accounts using a government ID and will cost $11.99 (nearly Rs. 990) per month on the w...

Smartphones can help provide a distraction to teenagers, diverting their attention from bad thoughts and helping their ability to sleep, according to researchers. A study of 631 adolescents also revealed a higher tendency of app use among youth with existing sleep problems versus those not reporting a sleep problem.

Snapchat is kicking dozens of children in Britain off its platform each month compared with tens of thousands blocked by rival TikTok, according to internal data the companies shared with Britain's media regulator Ofcom and which Reuters has seen. Social media platforms such as Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok, and Snap's Snapchat require users...

Snap reported on Tuesday that the firm swung to a net loss in Q4 2022 and the parent firm of popular app Snapchat expects revenue to fall by up to 10 percent in the current quarter. The company said that its business continued to be hurt by a weakening economy, increased competition from rivals and "platform policy changes".

Facebook parent Meta, Alphabet, Snap, and TikTok were sued by US public schools in Seattle last week, claiming that companies purposefully designed products to hook younger users, while creating a mental health crisis. The firms have previously stated that they aim to create an enjoyable experience on their platforms for users, while removing harmf...

Australia's e-Safety Commissioner, the country's regulator set up to protect Internet users, has accused Microsoft and Apple of not doing enough to protect children from online abuse. In a report, the regulator said that Apple and Microsoft did not proactively screen for child abuse material on iCloud and OneDrive, and did not use any technology to...

Meta-owned instant messaging service, WhatsApp has rolled out an 'Avatars' feature which offers customisable digital personas. These can be made from a combination of hairstyles, facial features, and outfits. The feature could be used as a profile picture or as part of 36 customised stickers that could be used in chat and elsewhere. In the Meta fam...

Elon Musk's chaotic takeover of Twitter has led many to doubt the longevity of the platform. While Twitter had only 237 million users in June, far lower than Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat, it has become a prominent platform for communication from officials and celebrities over the years. Here's what a world without Twitter might look like.

Meta is reportedly forming a group to identify and build possible paid features for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The new division reportedly called "New Monetization Experiences" will be led by Meta's former head of research Pratiti RayChoudhury.

Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms are bolting on new features to make their services safer and more age appropriate. However, there is no discussion on how algorithms pushing endless content that can drag anyone, not just teens, into harmful rabbit holes.

Facebook could see a massive drop in US teens on the platform, according to a new survey. Data from a Pew survey of teens in the US suggests that they have left the Meta-owned platform in droves over the past seven years. Instead, they use YouTube and TikTok, as well as apps like Instagram and Snapchat, which remain popular among younger users in t...

Snap announced poor second quarter earnings on Thursday, missing Q2 revenue targets and bringing the company’s shares down by 26 percent. The camera-based chat service has lost over 70 percent in 2022. The report also sparked a selloff in rival internet ad sellers, as Facebook owner Meta dropped 5 percent in extended trade, while Alphabet and Pin...

Social media firms could see slowing revenue growth in the second quarter, as the sector battles competition from Apple and TikTok. After a blowout in 2021, companies like Meta and Snap have warned that the tide could be turning for the industry as inflation lingers around 40-year-highs and brands are spending less on advertising than before.

Facebook-parent Meta and Snap were sued over a teenager’s suicide in the latest effort by an advocacy group to hold the social media giants responsible for addiction to their platforms.

Facebook launched a secret initiative called 'Project Ghostbusters' in 2016 to intercept and decrypt the network traffic between Snapchat's app and its servers.

Meta Platforms on Friday launched its subscription service in the US, which would allow Facebook and Instagram users pay for verification in the same vein as Elon Musk-owned Twitter. The Meta Verified service will give users a blue badge after they verify their accounts using a government ID and will cost $11.99 (nearly Rs. 990) per month on the w...

Smartphones can help provide a distraction to teenagers, diverting their attention from bad thoughts and helping their ability to sleep, according to researchers. A study of 631 adolescents also revealed a higher tendency of app use among youth with existing sleep problems versus those not reporting a sleep problem.

Snapchat is kicking dozens of children in Britain off its platform each month compared with tens of thousands blocked by rival TikTok, according to internal data the companies shared with Britain's media regulator Ofcom and which Reuters has seen. Social media platforms such as Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok, and Snap's Snapchat require users...

Snap reported on Tuesday that the firm swung to a net loss in Q4 2022 and the parent firm of popular app Snapchat expects revenue to fall by up to 10 percent in the current quarter. The company said that its business continued to be hurt by a weakening economy, increased competition from rivals and "platform policy changes".

Facebook parent Meta, Alphabet, Snap, and TikTok were sued by US public schools in Seattle last week, claiming that companies purposefully designed products to hook younger users, while creating a mental health crisis. The firms have previously stated that they aim to create an enjoyable experience on their platforms for users, while removing harmf...

Australia's e-Safety Commissioner, the country's regulator set up to protect Internet users, has accused Microsoft and Apple of not doing enough to protect children from online abuse. In a report, the regulator said that Apple and Microsoft did not proactively screen for child abuse material on iCloud and OneDrive, and did not use any technology to...

Meta-owned instant messaging service, WhatsApp has rolled out an 'Avatars' feature which offers customisable digital personas. These can be made from a combination of hairstyles, facial features, and outfits. The feature could be used as a profile picture or as part of 36 customised stickers that could be used in chat and elsewhere. In the Meta fam...

Elon Musk's chaotic takeover of Twitter has led many to doubt the longevity of the platform. While Twitter had only 237 million users in June, far lower than Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat, it has become a prominent platform for communication from officials and celebrities over the years. Here's what a world without Twitter might look like.

Meta is reportedly forming a group to identify and build possible paid features for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The new division reportedly called "New Monetization Experiences" will be led by Meta's former head of research Pratiti RayChoudhury.

Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms are bolting on new features to make their services safer and more age appropriate. However, there is no discussion on how algorithms pushing endless content that can drag anyone, not just teens, into harmful rabbit holes.

Facebook could see a massive drop in US teens on the platform, according to a new survey. Data from a Pew survey of teens in the US suggests that they have left the Meta-owned platform in droves over the past seven years. Instead, they use YouTube and TikTok, as well as apps like Instagram and Snapchat, which remain popular among younger users in t...

Snap announced poor second quarter earnings on Thursday, missing Q2 revenue targets and bringing the company’s shares down by 26 percent. The camera-based chat service has lost over 70 percent in 2022. The report also sparked a selloff in rival internet ad sellers, as Facebook owner Meta dropped 5 percent in extended trade, while Alphabet and Pin...

Social media firms could see slowing revenue growth in the second quarter, as the sector battles competition from Apple and TikTok. After a blowout in 2021, companies like Meta and Snap have warned that the tide could be turning for the industry as inflation lingers around 40-year-highs and brands are spending less on advertising than before.

Facebook-parent Meta and Snap were sued over a teenager’s suicide in the latest effort by an advocacy group to hold the social media giants responsible for addiction to their platforms.