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Snapchat would have grown faster under Meta - Zuckerberg
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Snapchat would have grown faster under Meta – Zuckerberg

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified this week that Snapchat could have seen faster growth if it had accepted Facebook’s acquisition offer more than a decade ago, according to court coverage by Business Insider. Speaking during Meta’s ongoing antitrust trial, Zuckerberg reflected on the social media giant’s failed attempt to purchase Snapchat in 2013. While contemporary […]

US DOJ urges Google to sell ad tools over antitrust concerns
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Google, Facebook, others contribute N3.8tn in taxes to FG – Report

Foreign companies such as Google, Netflix, and Facebook paid N3.85tn in taxes to the Nigerian Federal Government in the first nine months of 2024, according to National Bureau of Statistics data. This marks a 68.12% increase compared to the N2.29tn collected during the same period in 2023, reflecting improved tax enforcement and the growing impact […]

Facebook to delete live videos after 30 days, introduces download options
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Meta updates Facebook to woo Gen Zs, young adults

Facebook, once synonymous with social networking for parents and grandparents, is taking steps to attract younger users, head of Facebook at Meta Tom Alison said. Alison emphasized that while the platform originally focused on connecting family and friends, its future lies in helping users expand their networks and make new connections, aligning with how younger […]

Meta lays off staff in Reality Labs division amid ongoing restructuring
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Dutch agency warns govt against use of Facebook

The Dutch data protection authority, AP, issued a recommendation on Friday urging government organizations to cease their use of Facebook until clarity is provided regarding the handling of users’ personal data on government pages. AP Chairman Aleid Wolfsen emphasized the importance of ensuring trust and security for individuals who engage with government pages on the […]

Facebook to shut down news tab in US, Australia
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Facebook to shut down news tab in US, Australia

Meta plans to discontinue the news tab on Facebook in the U.S. and Australia by April 2024, aiming to distance itself from news-related regulations and payment complexities. This decision follows a similar move last year when Meta discontinued Facebook News in the UK, Germany, and France, redirecting resources to prioritize more valued products and services. […]

Instagram expands 'Limits' tool to protect teens from harassment
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Meta to end Messenger-Instagram chat integration

Meta has announced on its support page that the company will no longer support cross-app chatting between Messenger and Instagram from “mid-December 2023”. Three years after announcing the chat connection that lets users message friends on Instagram and contacts on Facebook using the same Messenger app, Meta is stopping this feature. With the feature, Instagram […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Spanish media sites sue Meta over unfair competition

Spanish media sites announced on Monday that it has filed a 550 million euro ($598 million) lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta, citing unfair competition in the advertising business, a consortium representing 83. The AMI newspaper publishing organization said in a statement on Monday that it filed the action in a commercial court on Friday. The […]

Meta lays off staff in Reality Labs division amid ongoing restructuring
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Meta to introduce broadcast channels for Facebook, Messenger

Meta on Wednesday, announced that it would introduce broadcast channels, a tool that allows users to share their conversations with the public, on Facebook and Messenger. In a highly competitive online world, social media companies are adding additional features to support engagement across apps. The decision comes at a time when broadcast channels on Telegram, […]

India warns YouTube, X, others over child abuse content
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India warns YouTube, X, others over child abuse content

India addressed letters to the social media sites X, formerly known as Twitter, Youtube, and Telegram on Friday, requesting that they make sure that there is no content containing child sexual abuse on those sites. If the businesses don’t comply, they risk losing their immunity from liability, the government warned in a statement. The federal […]

Meta lays off staff in Reality Labs division amid ongoing restructuring
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Meta considers fees for ad-free Facebook, Instagram

Meta is considering a proposal that would require European Union users to pay up to $14 in order to access ad-free versions of Instagram or Facebook or consent to personalised adverts for the free versions, The Wall Street Journal reported. According to the newspaper, which cited persons acquainted with the concept, Meta would charge approximately […]

Meta unveils Llama API to attract developers, compete in AI race
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Meta rolls out verification badges for businesses

Meta on Wednesday announced that it is now opening up verification badges to businesses after initially introducing Meta Verified to creators. The company is initially piloting the verification programme on Facebook and Instagram with retailers in a few specific regions, but it hopes to push it out to businesses on WhatsApp in the future. A […]

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