Keanu Reeves on Facebook"s metaverse: "Can we just not"
Keanu Reeves knows an agent of oppression when he sees one. The star of The Matrix trilogy and upcoming sequel, Resurrections, made that clear in a recent interview with The Verge, which touched on technology topics du jour like NFTs and the metavers.....»»
Over 100 far-right militias are coordinating on Facebook
Despite bans on militias, Facebook continues to struggle with content moderation. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via Getty) “Join Your Local Militia or III% Patriot Group,” a post urged the more than 650 members of a Face.....»»
Unfollow Everything lawsuit could change the way we use social media apps
A court is being asked to decide whether or not Meta has a legal obligation to allow the use of Unfollow Everything – a browser tool which effectively empties your Facebook feed. The idea behind the tool is that instead of being sucked into an e.....»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»
First post: A history of online public messaging
From BBS to Facebook, here's how messaging platforms have changed over the years. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) People have been leaving public messages since the first artists painted hunting scenes on.....»»
Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation
Insufficient moderation of political ads risk undermining electoral process. Enlarge (credit: FT) Brussels is set to open a probe into Meta’s Facebook and Instagram as soon as Monday over concerns the social media gian.....»»
3 great free movies you should stream this weekend (April 26-28)
From April 26-28, stream these great movies for free, including a cult classic from the 1980s, an underrated Keanu Reeves film, and a scary 1970s horror film......»»
The metaverse is back
Meta just announced Horizon OS, a mixed reality operating system that Microsoft, Lenovo, and ASUS will use in new VR headsets......»»
Actions needed beyond lawsuit to address social media"s influence on youth, say experts
While four Ontario school boards recently announced a $4.5-billion lawsuit against the social media giants behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Brock University experts are calling for additional actions to address the influence popular o.....»»
Meta’s oversight board to probe subjective policy on AI sex image removals
Celebrity AI sex image scandal spurs Meta to seek comments for policy revamp. Enlarge (credit: IAN HOOTON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY | Science Photo Library) Meta continues to slowly adapt Facebook and Instagram policies to a.....»»
You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger
Meta has updated Facebook Messenger where it will allow users to send photos in HD, improving on picture quality. The post You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. Usually media files sent over messenge.....»»
Everything you need to know about John Wick: Chapter 5
Though Keanu Reeves' master assassin John Wick may be dead, that hasn't stopped fans from expecting a John Wick: Chapter 5. Here's everything we know about it......»»
Facebook Messenger now lets users upload HD photos and larger files
Meta’s Facebook Messenger received an important update this week with a great addition for its users. From now on, users can upload HD photos, as well as other larger files. Read on as we detail what’s new in Facebook Messenger. more….....»»
Are WhatsApp and Facebook down? Here’s what you need to know
Are you having trouble using WhatsApp, Facebook, or other Meta apps. Unfortunately, you aren't alone. Here's everything we know about the ongoing outage......»»
School board social media lawsuits: For too long, we"ve sought individual solutions to a collective problem
Four of the largest school boards in Canada are suing the companies behind popular social media apps Instagram and Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok. According to the Ontario boards, students are "experiencing an attention, learning and mental health cri.....»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (March 30-31)
Need some good streaming recommendations this weekend? Try watching these great Hulu movies starring Keanu Reeves, Chris Evans, Kristen Stewart, and more......»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (March 29-31)
Need some good streaming recommendations this weekend? Try watching these great Hulu movies starring Keanu Reeves, Chris Evans, Kristen Stewart, and more......»»
Facebook let Netflix see user DMs, quit streaming to keep Netflix happy: Lawsuit
Facebook Watch, Netflix were allegedly bigger competitors than they let on. Enlarge / A promotional image for Sorry for Your Loss, which was a Facebook Watch original scripted series. (credit: Facebook) Last April, Meta.....»»
Facebook secretly spied on Snapchat usage to confuse advertisers, court docs say
Zuckerberg told execs to “figure out” how to spy on encrypted Snapchat traffic. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Unsealed court documents have revealed more details about a secret Facebook project.....»»
Facebook, Instagram may cut fees by nearly 50% in scramble for DMA compliance
Meta's lowest price yet still isn't low enough for most users, NOYB argues. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Meta is considering cutting monthly subscription fees for Facebook and Instagram users in th.....»»
Law enforcement doesn’t want to be “customer service” reps for Meta any more
“Dramatic and persistent spike” in account takeovers is "substantial drain" on resources. Enlarge / Meta has a verified program for users of Facebook and Instagram. (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) Forty-one state a.....»»