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  I.N.D.I.A bloc writes to Facebook, Google CEOs, demands platforms' neutrality during 2024 LS polls

  India | October 12, 2023 22:15 IST

  I.N.D.I.A parties' letter: The letter was signed by 14 leaders including- Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav, D Raja and others. It said that it was ironical that the parties had to write the letter in the birth anniversary month of Mahatma gandhi.

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  Meta considers a $14 monthly fee for ad-free Instagram and Facebook access

  Technology | October 03, 2023 18:50 IST

  Meta is purportedly exploring the idea to introduce a subscription offering in Europe for Instagram and Facebook. This subscription model would provide users with an ad-free experience on these platforms for a monthly fee of $14.

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  WhatsApp's Android chat interface set for colourful redesign

  Technology | September 27, 2023 18:50 IST

  The latest WhatsApp beta for Android, version 2.23.20.10, features interface tweaks noted by WABetaInfo, such as an updated camera icon and revised icons for video and voice calls. However, these changes are still under development and not accessible to regular users.

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  Meta aims to develop an AI model equalling OpenAI's GPT-4 in power

  Technology | September 11, 2023 13:19 IST

  Meta introduced Code Llama, an AI tool tailored for generating code and debugging human-written programming work. This LLM utilizes text prompts to create and engage in discussions about code, a promising step that could enhance developer productivity and lower entry barriers for coding enthusiasts.

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  Education ministry, Meta to empower students, educators

  Education | September 04, 2023 20:31 IST

  Meta has also signed letter of intent (LoI) with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Department of Higher Education and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

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  WhatsApp now allows name-free groups: Know more

  Technology | August 23, 2023 22:44 IST

  The company has stated that the group name will appear differently for each participant, depending on how they have saved the contacts on their phone.

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  Threads' web version expected from Meta in the coming days: Details

  Technology | August 21, 2023 14:43 IST

  Meta is preparing to unveil the web version of Threads by this week. While Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, had previously hinted at the web version arriving in the "next few weeks," details regarding the exact launch schedule are reportedly not yet finalized, according to sources from WSJ.

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  Meta's Threads user count remains steady at 10 million users

  Technology | August 20, 2023 15:32 IST

  In response to the declining engagement, Meta has unveiled new features for Threads. These include the capability to directly share posts in Instagram direct messages (DMs), a mention button, and more.

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  Musk's playful challenge to Zuckerberg: Cage Fight banter goes viral

  Technology | August 14, 2023 6:58 IST

  Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg exchanged playful banter as Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in an undisclosed Italian location. Musk shared their chat on the X platform, proposing the fight in Zuckerberg's “Octagon”.

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  Chan Zuckerberg Initiative layoff 48 employees in philanthropic move

  Technology | August 11, 2023 13:12 IST

  Priscilla Chan has reportedly overseen the layoff of 48 employees from their philanthropic organization from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), which was established in 2015, and focuses on charitable endeavours.

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  Screen sharing now available on WhatsApp video calls

  Technology | August 08, 2023 21:32 IST

  WhatsApp, the instant messaging app owned by Meta, now allows you to share your screen or a specific app during calls. In addition, you can now also make video calls in landscape mode on your mobile device.

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  Mark Zuckerberg confirms readiness for cage fight, Elon Musk responds

  Technology | August 07, 2023 9:29 IST

  Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have taken an intriguing turn as they continue to playfully challenge each other to a cage fight. Zuckerberg declared his readiness for the match on Threads and proposed August 26 as a potential date, but Musk has not yet given a definitive confirmation.

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  Watch Musk and Zuckerberg's cage fight live on X: Here's the latest update

  Technology | August 06, 2023 17:12 IST

  The long-awaited cage fight between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg called the "fight of the century," will be live-streamed on X (formerly Twitter), says Musk.

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  Meta's horizon worlds mobile app coming soon: Know more

  Technology | July 29, 2023 13:06 IST

  In the latest update for Horizon Worlds, called 'v120,' the company introduced quests and rewards for all users, a new quick actions menu to pause the experience, and more enhancements to enhance the overall user experience.

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  Threads vs Twitter: Instagram's platform matching Twitter's 5-year journey in 5 days

  Technology | July 12, 2023 12:52 IST

  Since its launch, Threads has been experiencing unprecedented user growth, attracting attention from celebrities, politicians, and influential figures. This surge in popularity has led analysts to consider Threads as the first significant contender against Elon Musk's microblogging app Twitter.

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  Threads hits 100 million milestone for user sign-ups and unveils more features: Details

  Technology | July 11, 2023 16:01 IST

  Threads app, launched on July 5 for iOS and Android users in 100 countries, has rapidly become a top free app on the App Store. With an astounding 100 million sign-ups within five days, Mark Zuckerberg expressed his excitement and attributed the achievement to organic demand.

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  YouTuber MrBeast beats Threads CEO Mark Zuckerburg, becomes first user to cross 1 mn followers

  Trending | July 07, 2023 11:04 IST

  Ever since the launch of Meta's Threads on July 5, the app became one of the most talked about topics globally. Many influencers, celebrities, and politicians have already signed up on the platform but the one who breached the 1 million followers mark first is a popular American YouTuber MrBeast.

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  Mark Zuckerberg playfully jabs Elon Musk with his first ever Tweet in years

  Technology | July 06, 2023 18:51 IST

  Mark Zuckerberg makes his first tweet in over a decade, playfully responding to Elon Musk's challenge, coinciding with the launch of Meta's Threads app, a potential rival to Twitter's troubles.

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  Experience Instagram's new Twitter competitor, Threads, with a hidden invite

  Technology | July 05, 2023 7:17 IST

  To generate excitement among users, Instagram has added a special feature to let users register for Threads, an upcoming app by Meta that offers an alternative to Twitter.

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  Meta's alternative to Twitter, Threads, drops on July 6th: Here's everything you need to know

  Technology | July 04, 2023 8:16 IST

  Threads, a new app by Meta (formerly known as Facebook), is set to launch on July 6th. According to the App Store listing, the app indicates that it will be available for iPhones. Previously, an Android version of the app briefly appeared on the Google Play store.