How to block Meta AI from using your Instagram or Facebook posts for training
Meta, parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, started a wider rollout of its artificial intelligence Meta AI last month. While there is no option currently to disable the AI in WhatsApp, […]
Meta didn't want Apple Intelligence in its apps for iOS
Apple Intelligence turned many heads when it launched with iOS 18 in October 2024. However, users of Meta's popular apps may find themselves at a disadvantage. You cannot access Apple Intelligence features […]
FTC v. Meta antitrust trial: Meta says it is not a monopoly
The antitrust trial between the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Meta has begun. And Facebook's parent company has denied that it is a monopoly. As The Verge writes, the FTC had dragged […]
Meta launches Llama 4 with three new AI models: Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth
Meta has unveiled its latest advancements in its Llama series. The upgrades for Llama 4 bring three new AI models called Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth. These new iterations could give Meta a […]
Instagram introduces fast-forward feature for Reels to compete with TikTok
Meta has announced an exciting new feature for Instagram users aimed at enhancing the Reels experience. The update introduces the ability to fast-forward through Reels videos, a functionality that has been a […]
French authors accuse Meta of unauthorized use of works in AI models
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing a lawsuit in France filed by leading French publishing and authors' associations. The plaintiffs allege that Meta used their […]
Meta Announces Dedicated AI Chatbot App Amidst Growing AI Competition
Meta Platforms is set to launch a standalone AI chatbot application in the second quarter of 2025, aiming to compete directly with existing services like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. This move […]
Meta Fires Employees Amid Crackdown on Internal Leaks
Meta Platforms has terminated approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential information, as confirmed by spokesperson Dave Arnold. This action follows a series of internal disclosures that have surfaced in the media, revealing […]
New Instagram Update Introduces Message Scheduling and In-Chat Music Features
Instagram has unveiled a series of enhancements to its Direct Messaging (DM) platform, aiming to enrich user communication and interaction. These updates introduce functionalities such as message scheduling, pinned messages, music sharing, […]
Facebook Implements 30-Day Limit on Live Video Archives
Facebook has announced a significant policy change affecting users who utilize its Live Video feature. Effective February 19, 2025, all live broadcast recordings will be automatically deleted 30 days after their initial […]
Meta Accused of Using 81.7TB of Pirated Books to Train AI Models
Meta is facing allegations of downloading over 81.7 terabytes of pirated books to train its artificial intelligence models, according to newly unsealed court documents. These revelations have emerged in a copyright infringement […]
Meta AI’s New Features Make Recommendations More Personal Than Ever
Meta has announced two new personalization features for Meta AI, available soon to users in the United States and Canada. These enhancements aim to provide more tailored experiences by introducing AI memories […]
Facebook annoys an increasing number of users with ad breaks
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear "ad break"; probably TV or streaming ads. What you probably did not have in mind is a new system […]
Meta rolls out end-to-end encryption in Messenger
This week, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta announced the rollout of end-to-end encryption for personal conversations in Messenger. Meta's two main goals were to ensure that private conversations in Messenger are […]
How to try Meta's AI image generator Imagine right now
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta just launched Imagine, an AI image generator. While Meta is a bit late to the party, as there are plenty of free and paid services available already, […]
Facebook is now showing subscribe or continue with ads prompts to EU users
If you are accessing Facebook from the European Union, Switzerland or the European Economic Area, you may see a prompt that asks you to make a choice. Want to subscribe or continue […]
Facebook releases a Twitter-like feature
Facebook's constant efforts to enhance user engagement have led to the introduction of various new features. One such feature is @highlight Facebook, which enables users to draw attention to a particular post […]
Meta's ad-free Facebook and Instagram subscription launches in November
Facebook and Instagram users from the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland may subscribe to an ad-free experience from November 2023 on. Read on to find out why it is […]
WhatsApp rolls out Passkeys support on Android
WhatsApp announced the rollout of passkeys support in WhatsApp for Android on the official Twitter account earlier today. Passkeys is an upcoming security standard that promises improved authentication security. Traditionally, users sign […]
Meta Connect 2023 is over and Quest 3 is finally available for pre-order
Meta's annual hardware event, Meta Connect 2023, left tech lovers buzzing with excitement as the company revealed a host of innovative products. The star of this year's show was undoubtedly the high-end […]
Ask Meta to delete or block your personal data from third-party sources for AI training
All major and many smaller companies are betting big on AI. This generative AI needs large data sets, which gives companies with large user bases an Edge over those that don't. Many […]
Meta is removing Facebook's dedicated News section in several European countries
Facebook parent company Meta announced today that it is removing the dedicated news section on Facebook for users in several European countries. In An Update on Facebook News in Europe, the company […]
Meta may launch ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram in the EU
A New York Times report suggests that Meta is considering a fundamental business model shift. The company may launch special versions of Facebook and Instagram in countries of the European Unition that […]
Facebook takes down over 7,700 accounts
In a significant move towards curbing misinformation campaigns, Facebook, the social media giant under Meta Platforms, has taken down a staggering number of over 7,700 accounts associated with a Chinese misinformation campaign. […]
Time to bid farewell to Facebook Messenger Lite for Android
Meta has confirmed that it's shutting down Messenger Lite, a simplified version of its Messenger app. Users of the Lite version are receiving messages encouraging them to switch to the regular Messenger […]
Meta retires Messenger Lite for Android
Meta announced plans to retire Messenger Lite, formerly known as Facebook Messenger Lite starting August 21, 2023. The company that was once known as Facebook introduced Messenger Lite as a resource-friendly alternative […]
Meet Meta SeamlessM4T: Multilangual translator
Meta has just dropped an impressive new tool called SeamlessM4T. This snazzy AI model can transcribe and translate nearly 100 languages, and it's a big step forward in making language barriers a […]
Does Facebook notify screenshots?
Are you a Facebook enthusiast who loves sharing, scrolling, and connecting with friends and family? You've probably wondered at least once: Does Facebook notify screenshots? Get ready to uncover the truth behind the […]
What is my Facebook username and where to find it
Are you wondering, "What is my Facebook username?" You're not alone! Many users find themselves asking this question at some point. Your Facebook username is an essential part of your profile, and […]
Why am I seeing random stories on Facebook
Why am I seeing random stories on Facebook? This is a question on the minds of many users recently. Facebook Stories, touted as one of the main features of the platform, lose […]
Will Zuckerberg and Musk ever fight?
As you may remember, Mark Zuckerberg recently said it is "time to move on" as Musk was clearly not serious about the fight. Yesterday, Musk said that the fight was on, and […]
Meta's WhatsApp is working on getting its hands on user email addresses
When users create a WhatsApp account, they can only do so by linking a phone number to the account. While that makes sense logistically to a degree, it has also been criticized […]
Meta blocks news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada
Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, has taken a decisive step by blocking news content on its platforms for Canadian users. The move comes as a response to Canada's newly […]
Facebook settlement claim lets you ''compensate'' for the Cambridge Analytica scandal
In recent years, Facebook, now known as Meta, faced numerous legal challenges stemming from its involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a controversy that had far-reaching consequences on the U.S. electoral process […]
Recent Facebook research points to a black hole in the platform
A recent Facebook research has found that the platform's Pages and Groups are major drivers of ideological segregation. This means that users are more likely to be exposed to content that confirms […]
You may deactivate anyone's WhatsApp account with a simple email
WhatsApp users who lose access to their phones may request a deactivation of their account. The entire process requires just an email and the phone number and it appears that WhatsApp is […]
How to install Threads on Android devices if you live in Europe
Meta launched Threads today and claims that millions have downloaded the Twitter competitor already hours after launch. Threads launched in over 100 countries, but not in states of the European Union and […]
Canada suspends advertising on Facebook and Instagram
In a move to stand by the law and not be intimidated by Meta, the Canadian government has suspended advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The suspension comes after Meta blocked news from […]
EU court verdict goes against Meta about antitrust crackdown on data
Meta lost its legal battle in the European Union against a German antitrust ruling targeting its ability to profit from a massive user data cache. When Germany's Federal Cartel Office ordered Facebook […]
How to recover Facebook deleted photos 2023
Facebook plays a vital role in our lives, enabling us to capture and share our most treasured moments through the magic of photographs. However, an annoying issue has emerged, leaving countless users […]
