Meta Verified comes to the US
Meta verified comes to the US. Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has finally rolled out a paid subscription service that adds verified badges for dedicated Facebook and Instagram users. It’s called Meta Verified and is being sold as a way.....»»
Apple licenses millions of Shutterstock images to train its AI models
Apple has struck a deal to license millions of images from Shutterstock in order to train its AI models.Other tech companies have obtained similar deals from Shutterstock to help develop visual AI engines, including Google, Meta, and Amazon. News of.....»»
Meta relaxes “incoherent” policy requiring removal of AI videos
Meta will stop removing harmless AI videos in July. Enlarge (credit: Francesco Carta fotografo | Moment) On Friday, Meta announced policy updates to stop censoring harmless AI-generated content and instead begin "labelin.....»»
We have some bad news for Quest owners
Meta recently announced support for the original Quest VR headset will be ending in August......»»
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......»»
Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are down
Don’t throw your phone out of the window. Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are facing an outage of some kind for lots of users. more….....»»
PSA: Instagram and Threads both facing outages
If you’re having problems accessing Meta’s Instagram and Threads apps today, you’re not alone. Both services appear to be suffering from an outage that affects your ability to post and interact with content. more….....»»
WhatsApp adds Handy New Feature for Android Users
It looks like this will be the new format going forward, unless Meta decides to switch things up again in the future. The post WhatsApp adds Handy New Feature for Android Users appeared first on Phandroid. While app user interfaces are usu.....»»
WhatsApp Adds Handy New Feature for Android Users
It looks like this will be the new format going forward, unless Meta decides to switch things up again in the future. The post WhatsApp Adds Handy New Feature for Android Users appeared first on Phandroid. While app user interfaces are usu.....»»
This deal gets you a Meta Quest 2 for $200, its cheapest price yet
The Meta Quest 2 is an all-in-one virtual reality headset that doesn't need to connect to a PC. It's available for its lowest-ever price of $200 from Best Buy......»»
An ultracompact multimode meta-microscope
Versatility and miniaturization of imaging systems are of great importance in today's information society. Microscopic imaging techniques have always been indispensable for scientific research and disease diagnosis in the biomedical field, which is a.....»»
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.....»»
Instagram and Threads users can now opt to limit political content in their timeline
Meta had confirmed earlier this year that it would let users choose to see less politics-related content on Instagram and Threads. Now the company has confirmed that this option is finally being rolled out to users on both platforms. Read on as we de.....»»
The EU Plans to Launch an Investigation into Google, Apple, and Meta
The investigation comes as part of the EU's enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The post The EU Plans to Launch an Investigation into Google, Apple, and Meta appeared first on Phandroid. The current rend of government crackdown o.....»»
Apple, Google, and Meta are failing DMA compliance, EU suspects
Tech giants must defend against EU's "concrete evidence" of non-compliance. Enlarge / EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton talks to media about non-compliance investigations against Google, Apple, and Meta under the.....»»
WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI
It looks like WhatsApp is building AI support into the app, where users will be able to ask Meta AI questions directly in the app itself. The post WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI appeared first on Phandroid. Many companies ar.....»»
EU launches mass DMA violation probes against Apple, Google, and Meta
Using its new powers under the Digital Markets Act, the European Union has announced sweeping probes into US Big Tech, including multiple investigations of Apple.As of early March 2024, Apple has enabled the creation of third-party rivals to its own.....»»
Threads app will now show sports scores starting with NBA games
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, is getting another update this week – this time with great news for sports fans. As announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the Threads app will now show sports scores, starting with NBA games. more….....»»
A cheaper version of the Meta Quest 3 now seems more likely than ever
Meta has clearance pricing on the aging Quest 2 VR headset, adding weight to rumors that a Quest 3 Lite or Quest 3s is coming soon......»»
Users shocked to find Instagram limits political content by default
Instagram never directly told users it was limiting political content by default. Enlarge (credit: Instagram) Instagram users have started complaining on X (formerly Twitter) after discovering that Meta has begun limitin.....»»
Instagram and Theads users reportedly getting logged out of the apps
If you’ve suddenly been logged out of the Instagram and Threads apps, it’s not just you. There’s a bug affecting a number of users of Meta’s platforms on Thursday night, causing their accounts to be logged out for no reason. Read on as we sha.....»»