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ByteDance-owned TikTok and Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram continues to maintain their dominance as the world’s most downloaded apps in September, while Elon Musk’s X and Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads ...

An unknown individual unexpectedly gained access to Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)-owned Facebook‘s UK page, resulting in an unusual sequence of posts that left onlookers in stitches.  What Happened: For a brief and bewildering period, social media users were treated to a remarkable...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has reportedly been exploring a subscription plan for European users, offering an ad-free option to use Instagram and Facebook on the phone at a monthly cost of $14 as a potential solution to comply with EU regulations on...

Linda Yaccarino’s iPhone Home Screen showcased the absence of the X app, formerly Twitter, while rival platforms owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Facebook, and Instagram were featured prominently. What Happened: During an interview...

Mark Zuckerberg is going all-in on artificial intelligence and his latest idea to make it possible for everyone to have their own Jarvis. He's trying to make this a reality to an extent by bringing AI personalities people can interact with on Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram, Messenger...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has announced the release of its new smart glasses, named the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, at its Connect launch event.  What Happened: The new eyewear, starting at $299, can take calls, play some music, help do live streams, and...

A potential return-to-work mandate from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is signaling the possibility of further employee exits from the social media giant, as major tech companies grapple with finding the equilibrium between remote and in-office work arrangements. This potential backlash against the...

The United Kingdom has urged Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to prioritize child safety over encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger following the passage of the Online Safety Bill, expressing concerns about potential risks to children from sexual abuse. What Happened: As Meta gears...

Update: Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has refuted a Financial Times report suggesting it was considering integrating ads into WhatsApp’s conversation list. WhatsApp chief, Will Cathard, clarified in his tweet that the “Financial Times story is false” and the company has no...

In the 2024 election, with the presidency, 11 governorships, a third of the Senate, and all House of Representative seats at stake, both American voters and investors are turning their attention to the upcoming political contests. Here’s a look at the potential expenditure on political...

Following a recent ruling, a federal appeals court has granted the Joe Biden administration increased leeway in its interactions with social media companies, impacting the ongoing debate over online misinformation and free speech. What Happened: On Friday, the New Orleans-based...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been ordered by a U.S. District Judge to face a class action lawsuit. The litigation alleges that the tech giant has violated medical privacy rules. What Happened: On Thursday, U.S. District Judge William Orrick allowed plaintiffs to pursue claims that...

Elon Musk has rekindled Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) 2020 hate speech crisis amidst a potential $22 billion defamation lawsuit against Anti-Defamation League or ADL.  What Happened: On Tuesday, Musk took to X and said...

In a move that could reshape the social media landscape, Meta (NASDAQ: META), the powerhouse behind platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is mulling over the introduction of paid versions for Facebook and Instagram. What Happened: These versions, targeted at European Union users...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has declined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s proposal in an ongoing online news feud. What Happened: On Friday, Trudeau’s government released details of a law aimed at compelling tech companies to pay news providers. However,...