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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableDec 12th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Global meta outage: What do we know, and what was the likely cause?

Yesterday’s global meta outage seemingly took out the company’s entire network, with users unable to access Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads, and Quest headsets. The outage lasted between one and two hours for most users, and while ever.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Meta Hit with Outages Across Different Apps and Services

Thousands of users worldwide have reported that they were kicked out of their Facebook and Instagram accounts, unable to to log back into their apps. The post Meta Hit with Outages Across Different Apps and Services appeared first on Phandroid......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Are Facebook and Instagram still down? Here’s what we know

Are you having trouble using Facebook and Instagram today? You aren't alone! Here's what you need to know about the big outage on March 5......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Meta service outage causing Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and Threads to go down

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Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Everything you need to know about the Facebook and Instagram outage happening now

Are you having trouble using Facebook and Instagram today? You aren't alone! Here's what you need to know about the big outage happening right now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Say goodbye to the Facebook News tab

Meta ditches Facebook News tab in the U.S. and Australia, opting for short-form videos on Reels over news content. RIP to Facebook's News tab. My friend's moms loved you so much.Next month, Meta will get rid of Facebook News, its news hub locat.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Meta ignored reports of parents exploiting children; Zuckerberg fights personal liability in lawsuits

Two separate reports today accuse Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta of ignoring reports of parents sexually exploiting their own children for financial gain using paid subscription tools … more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened

Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

You can Now Remix your Favourite Music Videos on YouTube Shorts

YouTube is clearly working on its efforts to double-down on rivals such as Facebook and its "Reels" feature, as well as TikTok. The post You can Now Remix your Favourite Music Videos on YouTube Shorts appeared first on Phandroid. We suppos.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Apple responds to Meta’s criticism of App Store rules for in-app ‘boosts’ purchases

In a blog post on Thursday, Meta announced changes to how advertisers pay for “boosted posts” on Facebook and Instagram. According to the company, advertisers will now pay a 30% fee when they purchase boosts from inside the Facebook or Instagram.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Meta Removes Instagram and Facebook Accounts for Iran’s Leader

Meta has removed accounts run on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after criticism over his support for Hamas. (DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Meta has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative

At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkOn Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Meta will label AI-generated content from OpenAI and Google on Facebook, Instagram

In a big election year, Meta details plans to label AI-generated media on its social media sites. Enlarge (credit: Meta / Getty Images) On Tuesday, Meta announced its plan to start labeling AI-generated images from other.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Meta wants to use your Instagram posts to train its AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hinted that the company will be using public Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI. The post Meta wants to use your Instagram posts to train its AI appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve uploaded a lo.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Facebook rules allowing fake Biden “pedophile” video deemed “incoherent”

Meta may revise AI policies that experts say overlook “more misleading” content. Enlarge (credit: JasonDoiy | iStock Unreleased) A fake video manipulated to falsely depict President Joe Biden inappropriately touching.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024