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Meta lays off technical programme managers at Instagram
New Delhi: Meta has started the New Year with laying off some technical programme managers (TPMs) at Instagram and reports said that at least 60 such jobs are either being consolidated or…
- Technology
Facebook ‘Link History’ tracks more than you think: Here is how to disable it
Hyderabad: Facebook and other social media app now track our activities. To enhance their advertising strategy, the company recently introduced ‘Link History’ on Facebook. This feature will track the links users click…
- Technology
Meta removes support for Chromecast from Quest VR headsets: Report
San Francisco: Meta has discontinued Chromecast functionality from Quest VR headsets via a software update with the build number (firmware version) 60.0, which was released last month. The change is especially noticeable…
- Technology
WhatsApp to soon let search for users by username
San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature that will allow users to search for others through their username. As spotted by WABetaInfo, users will now be able to search for…
- Business
ONDC, Meta kick-off partnership to support small businesses in India
New Delhi: ONDC and Meta on Tuesday partnered to enable small businesses in India build seamless conversational buyer and seller experiences on WhatsApp through an ecosystem of Meta’s business and technical solution…
- Technology
WhatsApp allows to pin messages in individual, group chats
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has launched the ability to pin a message in a chat including text, polls, images and emojis — only one chat at a time. The feature has started…
- Technology
WhatsApp rolling out channel alerts, search messages by date features on Android
San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to search messages by date, channel alerts, and hidden navigation labels on Android. According to WABetaInfo, these new features are presently available to…
- World
WhatsApp to let users share media files in original quality
San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will let users share photos and videos as a document on iOS to maintain their original quality. According to the official…
- World
Mark Zuckerberg sells nearly USD190 mn in Meta’s shares
San Francisco: Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold around USD190 million in the company’s stock last month, the media reported. Zuckerberg sold Meta shares every day in November, for a total…
- Technology
Meta accused of illegally collecting kids’ data on Instagram: Report
San Francisco: A newly unsealed court document from an ongoing federal lawsuit against Meta (formerly Facebook) alleged that the tech giant knowingly refused to shut down the majority of Instagram accounts of…
- Technology
Meta seeks law that lets parents approve their teens’ app downloads
San Francisco: Meta (formerly Facebook) has called for a law that would require app stores to get parental approval when their teens under 16 download an app. “Parents should approve their teen’s…
- Technology
WhatsApp working on secret code feature for locked chats on Android
San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new secret code feature for locked chats on Android to some beta testers. According to WABetaInfo, a new settings section might be available…
- India
Rashmika deepfake case: Delhi Police ask Meta to share URL from which video was posted
New Delhi: The IFSO unit of Delhi Police has registered an FIR in connection with a ‘deepfake’ video of actress Rashmika Mandanna, an official said on Saturday, adding that they have asked…
- Technology
Meta to require advertisers to disclose ads created via AI on political issues
San Francisco: Meta (formerly Facebook) on Wednesday announced that it will now require advertisers to disclose when they digitally create or alter a political or social issue ad in certain cases, including…
- Business
Meta introduces more ways for creators to earn money on Insta, FB
San Francisco: In order to woo creators, Meta has introduced new updates on several products across Facebook and Instagram to help them make money. The company is testing a new invite-only holiday…
