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Elon Musk launches poll asking if Tesla should invest $5 bln in xAI

July 24, 2024 08:59 IST

Elon Musk polled users on X (formerly Twitter) about Tesla investing $5 billion in his AI startup xAI. Over 70% voted in favor.

Elon Musk’s X might soon start blocking links in replies

July 23, 2024 16:25 IST

It looks like X wants to reduce the spam content and combat bots on the platform by preventing users from adding links to replies.

WhatsApp working on new voice note transcribe feature: Here’s what it does

July 13, 2024 13:02 IST

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will transcribe your audio messages into text.

X working on YouTube-like dislike button allowing users to downvote posts and replies: Report

July 13, 2024 11:27 IST

X may be working on a new YouTube-like dislike button that will allow users to downvote posts or replies. Here's what it might look like.

Instagram won’t focus on long-form content, instead stick to Reels: Adam Mosseri

July 10, 2024 14:04 IST

In a recent video, Instagram head Adam Mosseri explained why the social media platform is planning to stick to short-form content instead of focusing on long videos.

Students target teachers in group TikTok attack, shaking their school

July 7, 2024 08:33 IST

This incident reflects broader concerns about students’ misuse of social media and its impact on the classroom.

Meta’s Threads hits 175 million users ahead of one-year anniversary

July 4, 2024 08:29 IST

Meta's Threads app has reached over 175 million monthly active users (MAU) in its first year. While initially seeing rapid growth due to its connection with Instagram, Threads has struggled to maintain user engagement.

Koo, India’s Twitter-like social media app, is shutting down: Here’s why

July 5, 2024 09:51 IST

Koo, India's Twitter-like social media app is shutting down after it failed to secure deals with "multiple larger internet companies, conglomerates and media houses."

Meta to end ban on the word ‘shaheed’ on oversight board’s recommendations

July 3, 2024 08:36 IST

Meta lifts ban on the word "shaheed" (martyr) after a year-long review by its oversight board, following criticism for the policy's adverse impact on Palestinians and Arabic-speaking users.

Meta’s pay or consent model in crosshairs for breaching EU tech rules

July 2, 2024 08:28 IST

The EU Commission says the model forces users to consent to data tracking or pay for ad-free services, without offering a less personalized but equivalent option.

EU set to charge Meta over ‘pay or consent’

July 1, 2024 12:36 IST

Regulators are concerned about Meta's "pay or consent" model for its no-ads subscription service, arguing that it presents users with a false choice and forces them to consent to data tracking for advertising.

Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia

June 30, 2024 08:34 IST

Facebook owner Meta is considering blocking news content in Australia if forced to pay licensing fees under a 2021 law. Meta's regional policy director Mia Garlick stated that "all options are on the table" and that the company is awaiting the government's decision.

Snapchat introduces new safety features to enhance user experience

June 25, 2024 15:42 IST

Snapchat is rolling out new features aimed to enhance the online safety of teens using the platform. Here's a quick look at some of them.

These grieving parents want Congress to protect children online

June 23, 2024 08:48 IST

A group is using the Mothers Against Drunk Driving playbook, sharing personal tragedies, to lobby for the Kids Online Safety Act.

X to soon make live streaming exclusive to Premium subscribers

June 22, 2024 18:23 IST

X has confirmed that users will have to be on a paid tier to start a video live stream, but it has not clarified if and when the change will be enforced.

Instagram users can now livestream to their ‘Close Friends’ list

June 22, 2024 10:02 IST

Instagram is getting a new feature that lets users start a livestream visible only to those on their 'Close Friends' list.

US Surgeon General calls for social media warning labels to protect adolescents

June 18, 2024 09:32 IST

Some U.S. states have been working to pass legislation to safeguard children from the harmful effects of social media, such as anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses.

X to soon make likes private for everyone: Here’s what it means

June 12, 2024 18:18 IST

X says making likes private will allow people to like posts without having to worry about being judged, but some users seem to disagree with the upcoming changes.

Facebook Messenger gets WhatsApp like ‘Communities’

June 11, 2024 17:56 IST

Meta is introducing a new 'Communities' feature to Messenger, making it possible for user with similar interests to engage in a conversation.

Meta Verified for WhatsApp Business now available in India

June 8, 2024 16:00 IST

Meta Verified lets WhatsApp Business users add a verified badge and get impersonation protection.

Meta’s WhatsApp launches new AI tools for businesses

June 7, 2024 09:02 IST

Meta also introduced a new AI chatbot to answer business inquiries directly in chat, an early test of Zuckerberg's goal to convince businesses to outsource their communications to automated tools.

X now allows users to post adult content

June 5, 2024 09:39 IST

X, formerly known as Twitter, recently made some changes to its content moderation rules, allowing users to post adult content on the platform.

Instagram reportedly showing 3 to 5 seconds of unskippable ‘Ad Breaks’ for some users

June 4, 2024 09:23 IST

It looks like Meta is testing the water and gauging user feedback before it rolls out the functionality to everyone.

Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers

June 3, 2024 08:56 IST

The decision to join the platform on Saturday could help the former president reach younger voters in his third bid for the White House.

Meta’s Facebook says it is attracting most young adults in 3 years

June 2, 2024 09:25 IST

More than 40 million U.S. and Canadian adults aged 18 to 29 now check Facebook daily, the social media company said, in its first-ever release of such demographic information.