Delhi HC dismisses appeals of WhatsApp, Facebook against CCI probe
A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said the single judge's order was well-reasoned and the appeals are devoid of merits.
Aug 25, 2022, 12:50 PM IST
US lawmakers unveil bill to help news organizations negotiate with Google, Facebook
The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act removes legal obstacles to news organizations' ability to negotiate collectively and secure fair terms from gatekeeper platforms that regularly access news content without paying for its value.
Aug 25, 2022, 12:22 PM IST
Facebook losing its grip as 'Top 10' app in US: Report
Many data provider also supported the conclusion -- though it found the app dropped out of the Top 10 on iPhone in the US only 4 times throughout 2021, compared with 110 days in 2022 so far. It found Facebook's drop-off times this year were mainly concentrated in April, May and June. April was Facebook's worst month so far.
Aug 22, 2022, 09:14 AM IST
Apple, Meta once planned to build businesses together: Report
Tech giants - Apple and Meta talked over creating a subscription-based version of Facebook that would be free of ads.
Aug 13, 2022, 16:07 PM IST
Meta tests end-to-end encryption for individual chats on Messenger
"This week, we'll begin testing default end-to-end encrypted chats between some people. If you're in the test group, some of your most frequent chats may be automatically end-to-end encrypted, which means you won't have to opt into the feature," said Sara Su, Product Management Director, Messenger Trust.
Aug 12, 2022, 09:40 AM IST
Google opposes Facebook-backed proposal for self-regulatory body for social media in India
Tension over social media content decisions has been a particularly thorny issue in India. Social media companies often receive takedown requests from the government or remove content proactively.
Aug 11, 2022, 15:19 PM IST
Facebook making money via white supremacist groups: Report
Facebook is reportedly making money via white supremacist groups, serving ads on searches for dangerous groups like "Ku Klux Klan".
Aug 11, 2022, 12:16 PM IST
Meta tests new live-streaming platform for influencers
The new platform allows influencers to host live streams, earn revenue and engage with viewers.
Aug 06, 2022, 13:35 PM IST
What is Personal Data Protection Bill? Why did government withdraw it after 4 years of work? - Read here
The Personal Data Protection Bill sought to establish a Data Protection Authority in the country for the protection of digital privacy of individuals.
Aug 04, 2022, 07:27 AM IST
Sheryl Sandberg officially steps down as Meta COO
Meta has appointed chief growth officer Javier Olivan as tne new CEO who took charge from August 1, the company revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the US.
Aug 02, 2022, 15:39 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg sells San Francisco home for Rs 247 crores! Makes 3x return on investment
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly sold his San Francisco home for about Rs 374 crores ($31 million).
Jul 26, 2022, 14:36 PM IST
Apoorva Mehta, Instacart's Indian-origin founder, steps down from online grocery delivery company
Apoorva Mehta has announced to step down from the online grocery delivery service, Instacart.
Jul 23, 2022, 12:13 PM IST
Facebook, Google to pay news publishers for using content? Centre hints at BIG change in IT policy
Google has already signed deals to pay more than 300 publishers in Germany, France and other EU countries for using their content on its platform.
Jul 16, 2022, 15:15 PM IST
FB tests way to add up to 5 profiles via single account
Tech giant Meta has confirmed that five separate profiles can be tied to a single account. Additional profiles can't misrepresent your identity or impersonate others. Additional profiles do not need to include a person's real name.
Jul 15, 2022, 11:46 AM IST
Facebook took action on 17.5 million content pieces in India during May: Meta report
Meta-owned Facebook 'actioned' about 17.5 million content pieces across 13 violation categories in India during May.
Jul 03, 2022, 14:59 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg's WARNING for Facebook employees: 'Get ready for intense performance appraisal, else LEAVE'!
Meta has generally acknowledged freezing the employment process but has declined to provide specific numbers.
Jul 02, 2022, 11:44 AM IST
Way to go! Kolkata boy rejects Amazon, Google; bags Rs 1.6 crore job at Facebook
This is the highest salary a JU student has received this year, according to a report.
Jun 27, 2022, 18:29 PM IST
Instagram wants IDs like driver's license to verify your age
Meta-owned Instagram on Thursday said it is testing new options for people to verify their age by uploading an ID like driver's license or ID card, along with other methods in a bid to provide age-appropriate experiences on the platform.
Jun 24, 2022, 08:15 AM IST
Instagram experiments with new age verification tools by scanning your face, video selfies
Instagram is currently testing a new set of features designed to verify when people say they are 18 or older.
Jun 23, 2022, 19:39 PM IST
Facebook sextortion scam: Mumbai Man loses Rs 12.24 lakh in romance fraud! Check 5 tips to stay safe
A man was recently defrauded to the tune of Rs 12.24 lakh in a sextortion scam. It all started when the complainant sent a friend request to a female user.
Jun 12, 2022, 10:40 AM IST
