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Meta admitted Facebook was "losing badly" to TikTok: court filings

Meta executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram head Adam Mosseri, openly acknowledged TikTok's dominance over Facebook and Instagram in key areas of social media engagement, during discussions dated February 2022, filed as part of the US Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against Meta, according to a recent report by TechCrunch.
8 May 2025, 07:06 AM

Meta is cracking down on spammy content

Meta has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the volume of spam-like content on Facebook, in an effort to improve user experience and support authentic content creators on the platform, according to a blog post by the company on April 24.
25 April 2025, 03:06 AM

Facebook advertising reach in Dhaka hits 2.99cr, leading global cities

Dhaka has the highest number of active Facebook users available for advertisers
6 March 2025, 03:24 AM

Messenger logo goes back to blue

Facebook Messenger’s logo has recently reverted to a solid blue design, replacing the purple and pink gradient that had been in place since 2020. 
1 March 2025, 10:29 AM

How to save your Facebook Live videos before they are deleted

Starting February 19, Facebook will automatically delete live broadcast videos from Pages and profiles after 30 days, according to a recent announcement by the popular social media platform. Users who want to keep their live videos must download or transfer them before they expire. Here's how you do so.
19 February 2025, 05:40 AM

Instagram and Facebook face disruptions worldwide

Meta’s social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, experienced significant outages on Wednesday night, affecting thousands of users globally.
11 December 2024, 19:21 PM

How to cut screen time and regain control of your day

With how addictive social media is, the thought of putting your device down seems like a nightmare. Why get any work done when you can scroll and watch eye-catching reels instead?
7 December 2024, 10:37 AM

Facebook users eligible for data breach compensation: German court

Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that Facebook users whose data was illegally accessed in 2018 and 2019 are eligible for compensation.
19 November 2024, 02:53 AM

Facebook is making 'views' as primary content performance metric

Facebook has recently announced to shift its focus to "views" as the primary metric for measuring content performance, aligning its approach with Instagram’s existing system. 
16 November 2024, 05:48 AM

Australia plans to ban social media for users under 16

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government will introduce legislation to prevent users under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing the risks of online harm.
7 November 2024, 02:46 AM

Facebook and Nvidia ask US Supreme Court to dismiss fraud lawsuits

Facebook and Nvidia are asking the US Supreme Court to dismiss securities fraud lawsuits filed by investors, in cases that could make it harder to hold companies accountable in court. Both tech giants are challenging rulings by a lower court that allowed these lawsuits to move forward, saying the cases don’t meet legal standards.
5 November 2024, 03:15 AM

Meta to keep ban on political ads after US election

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently announced it will keep its ban on new political ads even after the US Election Day,  aiming to reduce misinformation during the post-election period.
5 November 2024, 02:45 AM

AI features boosted time spent on Facebook by 8%: Zuckerberg

Improvements in AI-driven feeds and video recommendations have led to an 8% rise in time spent on Facebook and a 6% increase on Instagram this year, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the company's latest quarterly earnings report.
31 October 2024, 08:58 AM

Facebook and Instagram sued for being addictive to teens

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing lawsuits brought by US states accusing it of harming teens' mental health by making its platforms addictive. 
16 October 2024, 03:25 AM

Scrolling away your life? Maybe it's time to reclaim a little control

We are currently habituated to mindlessly scrolling on our phones without even realising that hours have passed since we picked up the device. The following pointers can help you take control of this harmful habit.
5 October 2024, 09:23 AM

Public contents on Facebook, Instagram in UK to be used to train AI: Meta

Meta Platforms is set to resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using public content shared by adult users on Facebook and Instagram in the UK, according to a recent blog post by the company.
16 September 2024, 10:33 AM

Meta profits soar but costs of AI cause worry

The rise in sales and profit continued Meta's rebound of 2023, which came thanks to drastic cost-cutting, including massive layoffs
25 April 2024, 08:16 AM

Messenger launches HD photo sharing feature

Meta’s Messenger has recently launched a high-definition (HD) photo sharing option on the platform. While Messenger is known for decreasing photo quality, with the recent update, clear high-definition (HD) photos can be sent in chats.
18 April 2024, 11:08 AM

When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow

Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media companies, right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall says he has seen a surge in clicks for his Canada Proud Facebook page
15 April 2024, 04:35 AM

With a new look, Facebook wants to be more like TikTok

Facebook is set to launch a vertical-first video player, promising a more uniform design and user experience across various video formats, including Reels, long-form videos, and live videos. 
4 April 2024, 10:24 AM