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WhatsApp to increase maximum file transfer size to 2 GB: Report

Meta-owned encrypted messaging service WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to share bigger-sized files and media with others over their platform.

WhatsApp to increase maximum file transfer size to 2 GB: Report
Updated On : 29 Mar 2022 | 9:44 AM IST

Elon Musk giving 'serious thought' to build a new social media platform

Musk, a prolific user of Twitter himself, has been critical of the social media platform and its policies of late

Elon Musk giving 'serious thought' to build a new social media platform
Updated On : 27 Mar 2022 | 10:50 AM IST

New rules for US tech giants to come into force in October: EU's Vestager

Tough new rules targeting US tech giants agreed late on Thursday are expected to come into force in October, EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said

New rules for US tech giants to come into force in October: EU's Vestager
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 2:38 PM IST

Meta inks partnership with VNTANA for 3D ads in step towards the metaverse

Meta previously partnered with augmented reality (AR) companies Modiface and PerfectCorp to help beauty and cosmetic brands more easily run 3D and AR advertising

Meta inks partnership with VNTANA for 3D ads in step towards the metaverse
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 9:24 AM IST

EU reaches agreement on rules to rein in Google, Meta, other tech giants

EU countries and lawmakers have reached an agreement on an unprecedented law to curb the market dominance of the biggest tech companies such as Alphabet's Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple

EU reaches agreement on rules to rein in Google, Meta, other tech giants
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 8:29 AM IST

3D ads come to Facebook, Instagram in step toward the metaverse

In the meantime, brands in the beauty, fashion and furniture industries are working to transition from 2D to 3D representations of their products

3D ads come to Facebook, Instagram in step toward the metaverse
Updated On : 24 Mar 2022 | 7:27 PM IST

Meta appoints Saugato Bhowmik as new India head for auto, D2C vertical

Meta on Thursday announced the appointment of Saugato Bhowmik as the Director of CPG, Auto and D2C industry vertical in India to lead the strategy and solutioning

Meta appoints Saugato Bhowmik as new India head for auto, D2C vertical
Updated On : 24 Mar 2022 | 2:41 PM IST

Meta-owned WhatsApp starts rolling out multi-device support to all users

Meta-owned encrypted messaging service WhatsApp has started rolling out the much-awaited multi-device support for all users.

Meta-owned WhatsApp starts rolling out multi-device support to all users
Updated On : 24 Mar 2022 | 9:45 AM IST

Instagram users can now control their feed with Favourites, Following

Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram on Wednesday said it is introducing two new ways -- Favourites and Following -- to choose what users see in their feed

Instagram users can now control their feed with Favourites, Following
Updated On : 23 Mar 2022 | 8:51 PM IST

'Kill more': Facebook fails to detect hate against Rohingya Muslims

A new report has found that Facebook failed to detect blatant hate speech and calls to violence against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority

'Kill more': Facebook fails to detect hate against Rohingya Muslims
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 11:13 AM IST

Ukraine war: Russia bans Instagram, Facebook under 'extremism' law

A Russian court on Monday ruled to ban Instagram and Facebook in the country, labelling its parent company Meta as extremist, according to a media report.

Ukraine war: Russia bans Instagram, Facebook under 'extremism' law
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 8:03 AM IST

Ukraine crisis: Russia bans Instagram, Facebook under 'extremism' law

Earlier, the Kremlin had threatened to ban Facebook and Instagram after its posts called for violence against Russia

Ukraine crisis: Russia bans Instagram, Facebook under 'extremism' law
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 7:10 AM IST

Russia finds Meta guilty of 'extremist activity', says WhatsApp can stay

Russia banned Facebook for restricting access to Russian media while Instagram was blocked after Meta said it would allow social media users in Ukraine to post messages urging violence against Putin

Russia finds Meta guilty of 'extremist activity', says WhatsApp can stay
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 10:00 PM IST

Global Facebook interest declines about 90% in last 10 years: Report

There has been an 87 per cent decline in the search volume for the term Facebook in the last decade, media reports said.

Global Facebook interest declines about 90% in last 10 years: Report
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 6:18 PM IST

Australia to make Big Tech hand over data on misinformation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will also be able to enforce an internet industry code on uncooperative platforms, the federal government said on Monday

Australia to make Big Tech hand over data on misinformation
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 10:31 AM IST

Australian watchdog sues Meta over scam celebrity crypto ads on FB

The Australian consumer watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Meta, saying that the social network allegedly engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct by publishing scam advertisements

Australian watchdog sues Meta over scam celebrity crypto ads on FB
Updated On : 19 Mar 2022 | 5:11 PM IST

Meta locks out people who failed to activate Facebook Protect programme

Facebook is locking out people who did not activate the 'Facebook Protect' programme and the users complain that that company sent a mysterious, spam-like email which they ignored for security reasons

Meta locks out people who failed to activate Facebook Protect programme
Updated On : 19 Mar 2022 | 12:20 PM IST

Australian watchdog sues Facebook-owner Meta over scam advertisements

Australia's competition watchdog filed a lawsuit against Meta on Friday, alleging the social media giant failed to prevent scammers using its platform to promote fake ads featuring well-known people

Australian watchdog sues Facebook-owner Meta over scam advertisements
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 12:38 PM IST

Amid war, Meta to connect Ukrainians with timely info to stay safe

Meta (formerly Facebook) has announced to start showing people in Ukraine a message at the top of feed to connect them to high-quality, timely information to stay safe, find family and friends

Amid war, Meta to connect Ukrainians with timely info to stay safe
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 10:59 AM IST

Meta sues fake customer engagement service provider directed at Facebook

Meta (formerly Facebook) has filed a lawsuit against Chad Taylor Cowan for providing a fake engagement service directed at Facebook.

Meta sues fake customer engagement service provider directed at Facebook
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 10:41 AM IST