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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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WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
WhatsApp has confirmed that its upcoming Usernames feature will be available to people next year as an optional functionality. The announcement was made via an email sent to WhatsApp business accounts, asking them to adjust their workflows and update their connected systems to prepare for the imminent change. Soon, users will be able to adopt a use...
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Gen 1 to Be Available via Amazon, Flipkart and More From November 21
Meta, through a press release on Thursday, announced that Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are set to launch on November 21 on Amazon, Flipkart, and the Reliance Digital website. The smart glasses were launched in India in May with a starting price tag of Rs. 29,900. They were available for purchase exclusively through Ray-Ban.com and select leading retail sto...
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Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Will Reportedly Launch in Additional Markets in 2026
Samsung Galaxy XR could be available in more global markets next year. The company is reportedly planning to launch the device in Germany, France, Canada, and the UK in 2026. The company's first extended reality (XR) headset could be launched in more regions based on production capacity and the growth of XR apps and experiences.
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Meta Rejects French Rights Watchdog's Ruling Against Algorithm
Meta Platforms on Tuesday rejected a ruling by the French rights watchdog against its algorithm after allegations of discriminatory job advertisements on its social network Facebook.
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite Owners Can Uninstall Meta Services After Company Faces Backlash Over Preloaded Apps
Nothing has confirmed that Phone 3a Lite users will soon be able to completely uninstall Meta services, following backlash over pre-installed apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The feature will roll out later this month with the Nothing OS 4.0 beta update. The company defended its move, claiming preloaded apps boost performance and cut cost...
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OpenAI To Meta: How Tech Giants Are Pouring Billions Into AI Infrastructure
OpenAI and Amazon have signed a multi-year agreement worth $38 billion under which the e-commerce giant will provide the ChatGPT maker access to hundreds of thousands of Nvidia processors to train and run its artificial intelligence models.
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Who Coined the Term 'AGI'? The Real Inventor Finally Identified
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), often seen as the holy grail of AI, was first popularised in 2005 by Ben Goertzel and Cassio Pennachin through their book Artificial General Intelligence. However, the phrase originated in 1997, when researcher Mark Gubrud used it in a paper describing AI systems capable of human-like reasoning and problem-sol...
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Rejects Claims Of Using Porn For AI Training, Blames Staffs
Meta said the adult content was downloaded by employees for personal use.
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Opinion | Amazon Layoffs, And Lessons From A Late Bihar Treasurer
No boom is useful if your skills do not match up, and any boom is good if you can reinvent yourself, building on what you can do and adapting to a new environment.
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How to Set Up WhatsApp's End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups With a Passkey: A Step-By-Step Guide
Meta has introduced passkey support for encrypted WhatsApp chat backups, letting users restore encrypted chats using fingerprint, face, or screen lock instead of passwords or 64-digit keys. Passkeys are securely stored in a password manager for safer, simpler access. The feature, rolling out globally soon, enhances end-to-end encryption introduced ...
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WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their pai...
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WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Mark Zuckerberg's Net Worth Drops As Meta's AI Plan Spooks Investors
Mark Zuckerberg fell to fifth place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index the lowest in nearly two years as investors spooked by Meta Platforms Incs planned $30 billion debt sale sent the companys shares spiraling.
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Instagram Lite vs Instagram: Differences Explained
Instagram Lite, first released in 2020, was taken down by Meta soon after its launch, only to be relaunched later in March 2021 in 107 countries. The 'Lite' version of Instagram was aiming to serve people who live in regions with poor internet connectivity, as it can render content even on a 2G connection. Moreover, it occupies significantly less s...
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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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WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
WhatsApp has confirmed that its upcoming Usernames feature will be available to people next year as an optional functionality. The announcement was made via an email sent to WhatsApp business accounts, asking them to adjust their workflows and update their connected systems to prepare for the imminent change. Soon, users will be able to adopt a use...
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Gen 1 to Be Available via Amazon, Flipkart and More From November 21
Meta, through a press release on Thursday, announced that Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are set to launch on November 21 on Amazon, Flipkart, and the Reliance Digital website. The smart glasses were launched in India in May with a starting price tag of Rs. 29,900. They were available for purchase exclusively through Ray-Ban.com and select leading retail sto...
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Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Will Reportedly Launch in Additional Markets in 2026
Samsung Galaxy XR could be available in more global markets next year. The company is reportedly planning to launch the device in Germany, France, Canada, and the UK in 2026. The company's first extended reality (XR) headset could be launched in more regions based on production capacity and the growth of XR apps and experiences.
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Meta Rejects French Rights Watchdog's Ruling Against Algorithm
Meta Platforms on Tuesday rejected a ruling by the French rights watchdog against its algorithm after allegations of discriminatory job advertisements on its social network Facebook.
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite Owners Can Uninstall Meta Services After Company Faces Backlash Over Preloaded Apps
Nothing has confirmed that Phone 3a Lite users will soon be able to completely uninstall Meta services, following backlash over pre-installed apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The feature will roll out later this month with the Nothing OS 4.0 beta update. The company defended its move, claiming preloaded apps boost performance and cut cost...
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OpenAI To Meta: How Tech Giants Are Pouring Billions Into AI Infrastructure
OpenAI and Amazon have signed a multi-year agreement worth $38 billion under which the e-commerce giant will provide the ChatGPT maker access to hundreds of thousands of Nvidia processors to train and run its artificial intelligence models.
-
Who Coined the Term 'AGI'? The Real Inventor Finally Identified
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), often seen as the holy grail of AI, was first popularised in 2005 by Ben Goertzel and Cassio Pennachin through their book Artificial General Intelligence. However, the phrase originated in 1997, when researcher Mark Gubrud used it in a paper describing AI systems capable of human-like reasoning and problem-sol...
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Rejects Claims Of Using Porn For AI Training, Blames Staffs
Meta said the adult content was downloaded by employees for personal use.
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Opinion | Amazon Layoffs, And Lessons From A Late Bihar Treasurer
No boom is useful if your skills do not match up, and any boom is good if you can reinvent yourself, building on what you can do and adapting to a new environment.
-
How to Set Up WhatsApp's End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups With a Passkey: A Step-By-Step Guide
Meta has introduced passkey support for encrypted WhatsApp chat backups, letting users restore encrypted chats using fingerprint, face, or screen lock instead of passwords or 64-digit keys. Passkeys are securely stored in a password manager for safer, simpler access. The feature, rolling out globally soon, enhances end-to-end encryption introduced ...
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WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their pai...
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WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Mark Zuckerberg's Net Worth Drops As Meta's AI Plan Spooks Investors
Mark Zuckerberg fell to fifth place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index the lowest in nearly two years as investors spooked by Meta Platforms Incs planned $30 billion debt sale sent the companys shares spiraling.
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Instagram Lite vs Instagram: Differences Explained
Instagram Lite, first released in 2020, was taken down by Meta soon after its launch, only to be relaunched later in March 2021 in 107 countries. The 'Lite' version of Instagram was aiming to serve people who live in regions with poor internet connectivity, as it can render content even on a 2G connection. Moreover, it occupies significantly less s...
