Meta today announced new measures to combat online exploitation for Safer Internet Day this year. These efforts aim to empower teens, parents, and educators, raise awareness, and provide resources to prevent sextortion. Continue reading “Meta expands ‘Take It Down’ to more countries with new tools to combat sextortion”
Meta today announced its collaboration with industry partners to establish common technical standards for recognizing AI-generated content, encompassing both video and audio formats. Continue reading “Meta to Label AI-generated images on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads”
In a recent update, Meta quietly announced that from mid-December onwards, Instagram and Facebook’s messaging services will no longer support cross-compatibility. The cross-app chatting feature, initially introduced in 2020, is set to be discontinued.
Continue reading “Meta to end cross-platform chats between Instagram and Facebook”
Meta has introduced a new subscription option in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to adhere to evolving regulations in the region. Continue reading “Meta launches ad-free subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram in Europe”
Today, Mark Zuckerberg announced the introduction of broadcast channels on Facebook and Messenger. This new feature is designed to enhance engagement for Page administrators, including creators and public figures. Continue reading “Meta is bringing Telegram-like Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger”
Meta has introduced new ways to help users manage their information within its apps. By streamlining settings and placing controls in the Accounts Center, it’s now simpler to handle your data across Meta’s apps. Continue reading “Meta introduces simplified settings in Accounts Center across apps”
Meta has introduced a new feature that allows you to create multiple personal profiles on Facebook. This feature lets you tailor your Facebook experience to different aspects of your life. Continue reading “Meta rolls out multiple personal profiles on Facebook”
Meta has announced its latest updates for video creation, exploration, and engagement on Facebook. According to the company, video has been a core feature of Facebook since as early as 2007 when short videos could be posted to the Feed. The company says that it is heavily invested in video on Facebook. Continue reading “Facebook gets new Video tab, improved video editing and more”
Meta has introduced exciting new features for Instagram and Messenger, allowing users to engage in video calls and express themselves using avatars. These features enhance communication and personalization without the need for being camera-ready. Continue reading “Instagram and Messenger get Avatar Video Calls”
Meta has introduced new parental supervision tools on Messenger, aimed at supporting parents and guardians in overseeing their teens’ activities. These tools, available through the Meta Family Center, offer insights and resources from experts without compromising the privacy of teens. Continue reading “Meta introduces new parental supervision tools for Facebook and Instagram”
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has announced the expansion of its Meta Verified program to India. The decision comes after positive results from earlier testing conducted in various countries worldwide. Continue reading “Meta Verified subscription now available in India for Rs. 699 per month”
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) has been fined 1.2 billion euros by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) confirmed that this is the largest GDPR fine ever. Continue reading “EU imposes €1.2 billion fine on Meta over GDPR breach”
Meta has rolled out new features to help you discover and enjoy short videos that fit your interests and preferences on Facebook. You can also use the new ‘Creative Expression’ tools to make your own 90-second reels on the platform, which Meta debuted earlier this year. Continue reading “Facebook gets new tools to discover and personalize reels”
Facebook Gaming announced that you can now indulge in playing your favorite games while participating in video calls via Messenger. It was previously reported that Facebook would be reintegrating the Messenger inbox back into the app. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger adds multiplayer gaming to video calls”
Meta said that it has made the difficult decision to discontinue support for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – digital collectibles – after just one year of providing the service. With the crypto market in a turbulent state, Meta believes that NFTs don’t have a future and is winding down its efforts to support them. Continue reading “Meta ends NTFs for Facebook and Instagram”
