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Facebook changes its name to Meta

Facebook changes its name to Meta

Updated 29 Oct, 2021 12:15am
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it would rebrand as Meta, a name change that comes as the company battles criticisms...
Facebook launches Clubhouse-like live audio rooms and podcasts

Facebook launches Clubhouse-like live audio rooms and podcasts

Published 21 Jun, 2021 05:09pm
  • Facebook's rollout of a potential Clubhouse rival follows the explosive early success of the invite-only live audio app
  • Public figures and certain Facebook Groups in the US using iOS will be able to create live audio rooms, with up to 50 speakers and unlimited listeners
S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs

S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs

Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Monday, fuelled by Tesla Inc and other heavyweight...
Instagram launches test where users can choose to see likes

Instagram launches test where users can choose to see likes

Published 14 Apr, 2021 08:32pm
  • The photo-sharing site, which is owned by Facebook Inc , said this latest test came after seeing mixed responses to its experiments in which it removed likes, commonly used as a measure of popularity.
  • Users in the Instagram test will still be able to privately see their own like count. The test will involve a small percentage of global users, but the company declined to say how many.
Facebook oversight board widens scope to rule on content left up on platform

Facebook oversight board widens scope to rule on content left up on platform

Published 13 Apr, 2021 05:36pm
  • The board was created by Facebook Inc in response to criticism of its handling of problematic content, but has been faulted by researchers and civil rights groups for its limited remit.
  • In the coming weeks, the oversight board is also expected to decide whether to uphold Facebook's indefinite suspension of former US President Donald Trump, imposed after the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot.
Facebook developing wristband to support augmented reality glasses

Facebook developing wristband to support augmented reality glasses

Published 18 Mar, 2021 09:43pm
  • Wearers of the band would be able to interact with the virtual world with their finger movements, the company said in a blog post.
  • The AR-supporting wearable device will also be capable of detecting nerve signals to interpret complex hand gestures and moves.
Facebook starts to remove recommendations for political and social groups globally

Facebook starts to remove recommendations for political and social groups globally

Published 17 Mar, 2021 09:26pm
  • The company also announced in a blog post changes aimed at reducing the reach of groups that break site rules, including showing them lower in algorithmic recommendations and alerting people when they go to join a group that has previously violated policies.
  • He said newly created groups on any topic would need to wait 21 days before becoming eligible for recommendation in order to give Facebook time to understand how a group would operate.
Facebook promotes value of personalized ads in new campaign

Facebook promotes value of personalized ads in new campaign

Published 25 Feb, 2021 09:14pm
  • The campaign called "Good Ideas Deserve To Be Found" highlights several advertisers that have grown their business on Facebook and Instagram, such as Houston-based fashion brand House of Takura.
  • Facebook's ad spending behind the campaign is in the millions of dollars, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Facebook to invest $1bn in news industry after Australia row

Facebook to invest $1bn in news industry after Australia row

Published 24 Feb, 2021 08:06pm
  • The social network's commitment to the news industry follows Google's $1 billion investment last year, as technology giants come under scrutiny over their business model as well as the proliferation of misinformation on their platform.
  • In a blog detailing its version of the showdown, Facebook said the news ban was related to a "fundamental misunderstanding" of the relationship between the company and news publishers.
Futures fall on concerns over rising yields, inflation expectations

Futures fall on concerns over rising yields, inflation expectations

Published 22 Feb, 2021 06:00pm
  • Futures down: Dow 0.59%, S&P 0.78%, Nasdaq 1.37%
  • Shares of Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp, Facebook Inc, Alphabet Inc, Tesla Inc, Netflix Inc and Amazon.com Inc resumed their declines from the previous week, falling between 1% and 2.9% in trading before the bell.
Facebook, Twitter CEOs in talks to testify at House hearing as early as March: Politico

Facebook, Twitter CEOs in talks to testify at House hearing as early as March: Politico

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 07:18pm
  • The appearance of the Facebook and Twitter CEOs could be contingent on them testifying jointly alongside Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google and its parent company, Alphabet Inc.
  • Republican lawmakers questioned them about their content moderation decisions while Democrats primarily focused on insufficient actions against misinformation that interfered with the election.
Facebook to temporarily reduce political content for some users in few countries

Facebook to temporarily reduce political content for some users in few countries

Published 10 Feb, 2021 07:53pm
  • Zuckerberg said in January that he wanted to "turn down the temperature" of political conversations on the social networking site because "people don't want politics and fighting to take over their experience on our services.
  • Facebook will exempt content from official government agencies and services, as well as COVID-19 information from health organizations from the drill.
Facebook to prompt users about personalized ads ahead of Apple privacy changes

Facebook to prompt users about personalized ads ahead of Apple privacy changes

Updated 01 Feb, 2021 09:55pm
  • The full-screen prompt will ask Facebook and Instagram users to allow their app and website activity to be used for personalized ads and to "support businesses that rely on ads to reach customers."
  • The social media giant has been waging a public fight against Apple's plan to ask iPhone users whether to allow apps to track them across other websites and apps.
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