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Instagram Adds Support for Editing Comments Within 15-Minute Window
Instagram has announced the rollout of a new feature that allows users to edit their comments. The move, announced on Friday, addresses a long-standing limitation on the social media app. The Meta-owned platform said that the feature is being rolled out globally. It lets users make changes to their comments shortly after posting, making it easier t...
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"Can't Trust WhatsApp": Musk, Telegram Boss On Meta Accessing Private Texts Without Consent
A class action lawsuit has been filed against WhatsApp, Meta Platforms Inc., Accenture PLC and Accenture LLP.
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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Meta's Monkey Balancing: Executives Given Stock Options, Workers Laid Off
The reports of lay-off surfaced just hours after Meta disclosed a new stock option programme for six top executives.
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Meta, Google Risk Big Tobacco-Like Fallout After Social Media Addiction Trial
Unless the verdict is overturned on appeal, the companies may need to change how their products work, a move that could jeopardise the valuable advertising businesses that keep platforms like Instagram and YouTube so profitable.
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Meta Partners With Arm to Build Chipsets for AI Workloads, Unveils Arm AGI CPU
Meta and Arm announced a partnership on Tuesday to jointly develop a new class of CPUs that support heavy artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. These CPUs will be designed to support data centres and large-scale AI deployments, and are not expected to be available to the end consumer. The two companies also unveiled the Arm AGI CPU, the first chi...
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Meta Ordered To Pay $375 Million Over Child Exploitation, User Safety Claims
A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms and other dangers.
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Meta AI Support Assistant Rolls Out on Facebook, Instagram for Help With Account, Moderation Issues
Meta Platforms launched the Meta AI Support Assistant on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday. This move is part of the Menlo Park-based tech giant’s ambitions to introduce tools for support and content enforcement on its apps. The new AI assistant is claimed to be able to respond to questions and take action on behalf of the user. Meta also claime...
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Meta’s New Facebook Initiative Offers TikTok, YouTube Creators Increased Reach and Guaranteed Pay
Meta launched the Creator Fast Track programme for Facebook on Wednesday. The new initiative is aimed at bringing established content creators from rival platforms to Facebook and to regularly publish posts. In return, the social media giant is offering increased reach on eligible posts and guaranteed pay for up to three months.
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Instagram Rolls Out Tap-to-Pause Feature for Reels With More Control Over Playback
Instagram on Wednesday announced the rollout of a new feature that lets users pause Reels with a single tap. It replaces the earlier press-and-hold gesture, which was required to pause a clip. The change aims to address a usability limitation and aligns Instagram’s controls more closely with other video platforms, such as YouTube Shorts. Tap-to-p...
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Instagram Adds Support for Editing Comments Within 15-Minute Window
Instagram has announced the rollout of a new feature that allows users to edit their comments. The move, announced on Friday, addresses a long-standing limitation on the social media app. The Meta-owned platform said that the feature is being rolled out globally. It lets users make changes to their comments shortly after posting, making it easier t...
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"Can't Trust WhatsApp": Musk, Telegram Boss On Meta Accessing Private Texts Without Consent
A class action lawsuit has been filed against WhatsApp, Meta Platforms Inc., Accenture PLC and Accenture LLP.
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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Meta's Monkey Balancing: Executives Given Stock Options, Workers Laid Off
The reports of lay-off surfaced just hours after Meta disclosed a new stock option programme for six top executives.
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Meta, Google Risk Big Tobacco-Like Fallout After Social Media Addiction Trial
Unless the verdict is overturned on appeal, the companies may need to change how their products work, a move that could jeopardise the valuable advertising businesses that keep platforms like Instagram and YouTube so profitable.
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Meta Partners With Arm to Build Chipsets for AI Workloads, Unveils Arm AGI CPU
Meta and Arm announced a partnership on Tuesday to jointly develop a new class of CPUs that support heavy artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. These CPUs will be designed to support data centres and large-scale AI deployments, and are not expected to be available to the end consumer. The two companies also unveiled the Arm AGI CPU, the first chi...
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Meta Ordered To Pay $375 Million Over Child Exploitation, User Safety Claims
A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms and other dangers.
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Meta AI Support Assistant Rolls Out on Facebook, Instagram for Help With Account, Moderation Issues
Meta Platforms launched the Meta AI Support Assistant on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday. This move is part of the Menlo Park-based tech giant’s ambitions to introduce tools for support and content enforcement on its apps. The new AI assistant is claimed to be able to respond to questions and take action on behalf of the user. Meta also claime...
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Meta’s New Facebook Initiative Offers TikTok, YouTube Creators Increased Reach and Guaranteed Pay
Meta launched the Creator Fast Track programme for Facebook on Wednesday. The new initiative is aimed at bringing established content creators from rival platforms to Facebook and to regularly publish posts. In return, the social media giant is offering increased reach on eligible posts and guaranteed pay for up to three months.
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Instagram Rolls Out Tap-to-Pause Feature for Reels With More Control Over Playback
Instagram on Wednesday announced the rollout of a new feature that lets users pause Reels with a single tap. It replaces the earlier press-and-hold gesture, which was required to pause a clip. The change aims to address a usability limitation and aligns Instagram’s controls more closely with other video platforms, such as YouTube Shorts. Tap-to-p...
