Meta is testing a long-awaited pause feature for Instagram Reels, allowing users to stop and start videos with a single tap. The update signals Meta’s ongoing effort to capitalise on...
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is replacing its independent fact-checking programme with user-driven “community notes.” This shift mirrors a feature introduced by Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter)...
Authorities in Sweden are raising alarms about criminal networks recruiting children through social media, sparking calls for stricter online regulations. The government is considering implementing age limits for social media...
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, all owned by Meta, experienced a significant outage on Wednesday night, frustrating millions globally. The disruption, caused by a “technical issue,” began around 7 pm Central...
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, plans to introduce advertisements to its social media app Threads early next year, according to a report by The Information. The...
Meta Platforms, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is developing an artificial intelligence-driven search engine. This move aims to reduce Meta’s reliance on search engines Google and Microsoft’s...
Ireland has introduced a new online safety code aimed at restricting harmful content on video-sharing platforms. The code, which will apply starting next month, is designed to protect users from...
Meta Platforms is rolling out new privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts of users under 18. This move comes amid growing concerns about the negative effects of social media...
Meta Platforms will soon begin training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using public content shared by UK adults on Facebook and Instagram. This comes after the company paused AI training...
Turkey has lifted its ban on Instagram after the social media giant agreed to cooperate with Turkish authorities. The platform had been blocked on August 2 for failing to comply...