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Instagram introduces DM scheduling feature: A game-changer for creators and users
Technology | Dec 19, 2024, 01:07 PM ISTInstagram 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
Apps | Dec 12, 2024, 07:01 AM ISTPopular 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 | Dec 11, 2024, 06:38 PM ISTThis 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 | Nov 25, 2024, 12:44 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Nov 06, 2024, 07:16 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 03, 2024, 08:37 AM ISTFacebook 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 | Sep 26, 2024, 07:23 AM ISTMeta 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 | Sep 17, 2024, 05:28 PM ISTMeta 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 | Sep 17, 2024, 01:22 PM ISTMeta 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 | Sep 16, 2024, 05:50 PM ISTAfter 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 | Sep 10, 2024, 04:06 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 27, 2024, 01:56 PM ISTZuckerberg 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 | Aug 11, 2024, 06:46 PM ISTIf 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 | Jul 24, 2024, 06:30 PM ISTThese 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 | Jul 14, 2024, 06:08 PM ISTMeta'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.
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Meta error restricts political content even to users who have opted-in: Here's what the company said
Technology | Jun 27, 2024, 03:14 PM ISTMeta has a filter that restricts political content recommendations for users by default. Interested users can opt in to view political content. However, due to an error, the company was restricting it to users who have opted in.
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Meta is rolling out this WhatsApp feature to Messenger: Here's how it will work
Technology | Jun 08, 2024, 05:11 PM ISTThe WhatsApp feature works in a slightly different way in Messenger. It will help organisations, schools, and other private groups communicate in a more organised and structured way.
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Meta removes 17 million bad posts from Indian accounts of Facebook and Instagram
Technology | Jun 03, 2024, 05:45 PM ISTMeta has deleted around 11.6 million posts from Facebook and 5.4 million from Instagram. The accounts which were removed were from India and due to safety protocol, the company took this step.
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'All Eyes on Rafah': What does it mean and why millions are sharing the viral pic I EXPLAINED
Explainers | May 30, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTIn Rafah, Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have led to the tragic loss of life, claiming the lives of at least 45 Palestinians, among them many innocent children. Consequently, a wave of condemnation against Israel surged across various social media platforms with the hashtag- "All eyes on Rafah".
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WhatsApp introduces ‘One-minute long voice note’ for status: How to use it?
Technology | May 29, 2024, 06:04 PM ISTWhatsApp's latest update has added a significant security layer to the voice note status feature by enabling users to share one-minute voice notes, providing a more seamless and comprehensive way to communicate through statuses.
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