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Instagram Removes End-to-End Encryption Over Safety Concerns
Instagram discontinued its end-to-end encrypted direct messaging on Friday, ending a feature Meta first introduced on Facebook Messenger seven years ago in 2019. Instagram did…
Threads Adds Auto-Split Text and Animated Stickers to Boost User Engagement
Meta rolled out two new Threads features May 7 including automatic text splitting for posts over 500 characters and animated stickers to boost engagement. The…
Meta Expands AI-Based Age Detection Tools to Identify Underage Users Across Its Platforms
Meta is rolling out new artificial intelligence-powered systems designed to detect underage users across Facebook and Instagram as governments and regulators increase pressure on social…
Meta’s New Robot Startup Acquisition Has Tech Giants Panicking
Meta Platforms completed the acquisition of Assured Robot Intelligence on May 1, 2026 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition brings the startup developing artificial intelligence…
How Meta Lost Daily Active Users for First Time Ever
Meta has reported a slight decline in daily active users for Q1 2026, marking a rare drop in engagement. The company attributed the dip to…
Australia Threatens Tech Giants With 2.25% Tax On News Content
The Australian government introduced strict draft laws today. These laws target tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok. Specifically, Australia will force these platforms to…
China Blocks Meta $2 Billion AI Startup Acquisition
China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns and tightening control over foreign investment in AI. The move…
Meta Develops A New App to Crush Snapchat in Years-Long Battle
Meta has launched Instants, a standalone Instagram app focused on disappearing photos and private sharing. The Snapchat-style platform aims to offer low-pressure, real-time interactions among…
You Will Now Get One Login for Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp
Meta has introduced a new unified account system that allows users to manage apps, devices, and settings in one place. The update simplifies logins across…
Threads Just Announced a Feature That Has Users Talking
Threads is adding a new feature called live chats that resembles Instagram’s Broadcast Channels, enabling users to follow event and topic-related discussions through a more…
Facebook Wants Access To Your Camera Rolls For AI Content Ideas
Facebook is testing a new opt-in feature that scans users’ camera rolls to suggest posts, collages, and edits. While Meta says users remain in control,…
Dubai Police Confirm Electronic Surveillance of Private WhatsApp Messages
Dubai Police have confirmed using electronic surveillance operations to monitor private WhatsApp communications, raising serious privacy concerns after multiple individuals were arrested for sharing content…
Meta Faces Growing Pushback Over Plan to Add Facial Recognition to Smart Glasses
A coalition of over 75 advocacy groups, including the ACLU and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, is demanding Meta cancel a facial recognition feature for its…
