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  Facebook updates its policy, to delete live videos after specified number of days

  February 19, 2025 19:31 IST

  Facebook has revised its policy regarding live videos. Live videos created from user accounts will now be deleted after a few days. However, users have the option to download their live videos before they are removed.

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  WhatsApp introduces Facebook and Instagram account linking for seamless sharing

  Technology | January 22, 2025 12:18 IST

  This feature will be gradually rolled out worldwide over the coming months. Users are encouraged to keep their app updated and check settings for availability. Connecting to the Meta Accounts Centre will not compromise the platform's strong privacy standards.

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  Vaishnaw fact-checks Mark Zuckerberg on Lok Sabha poll results, says 'disappointing'

  India | January 13, 2025 20:37 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's remarks come after Mark Zuckerberg's claim that following the COVID-19 pandemic, most incumbent governments, including India's, are expected to lose the 2024 elections.

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  Meta dilutes content moderation policy, paves the way for X-like Community Notes model

  Technology | January 07, 2025 18:38 IST

  Meta has established many guidelines regarding the type of content that can be posted on its platform. The company is now relaxing these guidelines and will concentrate on addressing illegal and high-severity violations.

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  Indian man enters Pakistan illegally to marry Facebook friend, lands in jail after girl says 'no'

  World | January 02, 2025 20:17 IST

  Family said Babu was very active on Facebook, where he reportedly connected with a girl from Pakistan. After informing his parents that he would be heading to Delhi for work, Babu left his village after Raksha Bandhan in August.

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  Instagram introduces DM scheduling feature: A game-changer for creators and users

  Technology | December 19, 2024 13:07 IST

  Instagram now lets users schedule Direct Messages (DMs), a handy feature for creators to plan posts or users to send messages at the right time. Noticed first by social media expert Lindsey Gamble, Meta has confirmed the global rollout, allowing messages to be scheduled up to 29 days in advance.

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  WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, ChatGPT face global outage, users affected worldwide

  December 12, 2024 7:01 IST

  Popular platforms WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and ChatGPT faced a massive global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access services.

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  Yearender 2024: From Microsoft to IRCTC, millions affected by major service outages this year

  Technology | December 11, 2024 18:38 IST

  This year, numerous tech companies' servers have experienced long outages, causing significant trouble for users. Let's explore the top five service interruptions of the year.

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  Pakistan: WhatsApp, Instagram, other social media platforms face outage amid massive PTI protests

  World | November 25, 2024 12:44 IST

  Pakistan social media outage: Although hours have passed, the cause of the outage remains unknown, and no official notification has been issued, raising questions about its timing.

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  Facebook takes securities fraud lawsuit to the US Supreme Court

  Technology | November 06, 2024 19:16 IST

  The U.S. Supreme Court will review Meta's appeal to dismiss a 2018 securities fraud lawsuit filed by Facebook shareholders. The suit, led by Amalgamated Bank, claims Facebook misled investors about data misuse.

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  Facebook launches new monetisation program for creators, designed to simplify process of earning

  Technology | October 03, 2024 8:37 IST

  Facebook currently offers three ways for creators to earn. The company is modifying its earning programs to further streamline the process for creators.

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  Instagram, WhatsApp users can now use voice commands for image editing on Meta AI

  Technology | September 26, 2024 7:23 IST

  Meta is currently hosting its Meta Connect 2024 event. The company has announced voice command image editing feature to MetaAI, which was launched last year.

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  'Facebook has discredited itself': Kremlin fumes as Meta bans Russian media over 'interference'

  World | September 17, 2024 17:28 IST

  Meta on Monday said it was banning RT and Rossiya Segodnya among other Russian state media, claiming the outlets had used deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online.

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  Meta cracks down on Russian state-controlled media globally

  Technology | September 17, 2024 13:22 IST

  Meta has banned Russian-controlled media from its platform due to their covert operations. The company fears that these media platforms will engage in deceptive practices going forward too.

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  Ex-Yahoo, Google, and Facebook exec: Why taking a demotion was a smart career move

  Technology | September 16, 2024 17:50 IST

  After spending over two decades in leadership roles, Jennifer Dulski, who worked with major tech companies founded Rising Team, a leadership development platform.

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  This country to ban social media for children despite huge criticism | Check minimum age to access

  World | September 10, 2024 16:06 IST

  The Australian move comes as parents increasingly call for their children to be protected online and with the opposition party promising a social media ban for children under 16 if it wins elections due by May next year.

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  'I regret we were not more outspoken': Zuckerberg claims Biden govt forced to censor COVID content

  World | August 27, 2024 13:56 IST

  Zuckerberg claimed that senior Biden administration officials pressured his social media company to censor COVID-19 content during the pandemic. He also stated that he would resist such pressure if it occurred again.

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  How to enable Dark Mode in the Facebook app?

  Technology | August 11, 2024 18:46 IST

  If you are annoyed with the bright white background of your Facebook homepage then here is how you can turn that white base light to black- making it less stressful for your eyes.

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  Facebook removes 63,000 accounts in Nigeria over 'sextortion' scams

  Technology | July 24, 2024 18:30 IST

  These scams were conducted by Nigerian online fraudsters, known as "Yahoo boys"- who are popular in the region for conducting a variety of scams, including impersonating people in financial distress or posing as Nigerian princes offering extraordinary investment returns.

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  Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts

  Technology | July 14, 2024 18:08 IST

  Meta's decision to lift restrictions on Trump's accounts marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over political speech and social media regulation. It reflects Meta's evolving policies regarding the balance between allowing political expression and maintaining community standards.