Instagram and Facebook social networks appeared to suffer some outages on Sunday, with users reporting issues with the app and website. According to Downdetector, there were 4,808 reports filed by Facebook users in the United States as of 0746 GMT, with 63% of users facing issues accessing the website. Another 2,829 reports were filed by […]
EU questions Meta over Facebook and Instagram features
The European Union (EU) has raised concerns over several key features on Meta social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, as regulators intensify efforts to strengthen online safety, particularly for younger users. Read More: EU orders Meta to curb addictive features According to international media reports, the European Commission has questioned design features that encourage prolonged use […]
EU orders Meta to curb addictive features
The European Commission has issued preliminary charges against Meta Platforms, alleging that addictive features on Instagram and Facebook breach the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Regulators have ordered the company to redesign features such as autoplay, infinite scroll, and personalized recommendations or risk significant financial penalties. Meta could face fines of up to 6% […]
Meta introduces major AI-powered updates to Facebook
Meta has announced a series of major AI-powered updates for Facebook as the company seeks to boost user engagement and strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. In a blog post, Meta unveiled several new features designed to transform how users search for information, create content and interact with others on the social […]
Meta rolls out AI commerce tools for small businesses
Meta unveiled a wide range of AI driven commerce tools updates at Shoptalk 2026, alongside launching a new initiative aimed at boosting artificial intelligence adoption among small businesses. Read More: Silent Signals: Interference with GPS and Wars The company introduced enhanced product discovery features across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. These tools use AI […]
Facebook introduces paid limits on link sharing
Facebook has begun testing a major change to how users share external links on the platform, introducing limits for non-paying accounts. Under the new policy, users who do not subscribe will be restricted to sharing only two links per month in organic posts. The new subscription-based model for link sharing is currently live for select […]
Australia to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
CANBERRA: Australia will enforce a sweeping ban on social media users under the age of 16 starting December 10, requiring platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat to remove underage accounts or face substantial fines. The law is among the strictest globally, aiming to protect children from online risks. Read More: Australia to block under–16s from […]
Malaysia to ban social media for under-16 users from next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to bar users under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms starting next year, joining a growing list of countries tightening regulations to protect children online. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday that the government is reviewing age-restriction measures used in Australia and other nations. He cited concerns […]
Mikey Madison to play Facebook whistleblower in ‘Social Network’ follow-up
Oscar-winning Hollywood starlet Mikey Madison, of ‘Anora’ fame, is set to play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’follow-up, titled ‘The Social Reckoning’. After impressing viewers and critics alike with her incredibly nuanced performance as a titular sex worker in Sean Baker’s hit ‘Anora’ last year, Mikey Madison, 26, has bagged her next big […]
Meta tightens teen safety across Facebook and Messenger
Meta has expanded its ‘Teen Accounts’ feature to Facebook and Messenger users in Pakistan starting this week. The move is aimed at giving teens a safer and more controlled online experience, the company announced on Thursday. This feature has already been rolled out globally on Instagram and is now being extended to all Meta platforms. […]