Internet — Facebook — January 9th, 2026
Meta reacts to power needs by signing long-term nuke deals
New nuclear capacity won't show up until around 2030
January 9, 2026 — Source
Meta signs three nuclear power deals to help support its AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
January 9, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 8th, 2026
Alphabet Overtakes Apple in Market Value for First Time Since 2019
Alphabet has passed Apple in market value for the first time since 2019. The shift highlights how differently the two companies now approach artificial intelligence. Investors are rewarding Alphabet's momentum. Apple, by contrast, faces growing pressure to prove its AI plans.
January 8, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 7th, 2026
Why Meta Paid $2B for Manus : Agent Harness Design Matters More Than Size
What makes a company spend $2 billion on a "wrapper"? That's the question many are asking after Meta's recent acquisition of Manus, a startup known for its innovative approach to AI workflows. Below, Nate B Jones takes you through how this deal marks a bold shift in Meta's AI strategy, away from raw computational power and toward practical, task-oriented systems. Manus isn't just another AI platform; it's a system designed to orchestrate complex workflows, bridging the gap between potential and execution.
January 7, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 2nd, 2026
Your Facebook Exit Plan: One Thing You Can't Forget Before Deleting It
Deleting your Facebook doesn't require jumping through hoops, but you don't want to leave your data behind when you log out for the last time.
January 2, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 19th, 2025
Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says
It's all hands on deck at Meta, as the company develops new AI models under its superintelligence lab led by Scale AI co-founder, Alexandr Wang. The company is now working on an image and video model codenamed "Mango" along with a new text-based model internally known as "Avocado," The Wall Street Journal reported.
December 19, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 15th, 2025
Facebook Messenger's desktop app is no more
RIP to Facebook Messenger's desktop app. The native app for Mac and Windows is no longer available to users as of today, December 15, 2025, and existing users are being directed to the Facebook website to continue using the popular messaging service.
December 15, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 11th, 2025
Done With Facebook? How to Delete Your Account (and Keep All Your Stuff)
If you're ready to leave Facebook permanently, you don't want to leave your photos or data behind.
December 11, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 5th, 2025
Meta Introduces Updates to Repair Broken Account Support and Security
Meta has confirmed that it is redesigning the support experience of its popular social media apps, Facebook and Instagram. The update system now provides clearer and better answers to the queries. It uses an AI-powered search for accuracy.
December 5, 2025 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — November 23rd, 2025
Meta allegedly hid research findings related to mental health
Allegations found in an unredacted court filing, in a class action lawsuit filed by US school districts against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat allege that Meta deliberately hid evidence about the harm caused by its products. The company performed internal research half a decade ago dubbed Project Mercury.
November 23, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 14th, 2025
Expanding Our Data Center Community Action Grants Program
We're currently accepting applications for the 2026 Data Center Community Action Grants program, and we're expanding the grants to seven new communities.
November 14, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 13th, 2025
Facebook Marketplace Gets a Glow Up
Facebook Marketplace is having a glow up — we're evolving the Marketplace experience with new ways to connect over listings and Meta AI integrations that make it easier for people to shop for the things we know they want most: home decor, fashion, and vehicles
November 13, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 7th, 2025
Meta is cashing in billions on the scam ads you keep seeing on Facebook and Instagram
Billions of risky ads run every year while users stay exposed to fraud.
November 7, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 6th, 2025
Meta earns about $7 billion a year on scam ads, report says
Yikes. That's a lot of ads for counterfeit Sildenafil and online casinos.
November 6, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 5th, 2025
Motion Picture Association hits Meta with cease-and-desist over use of 'PG-13' label
The Motion Picture Association sent Meta a cease-and-desist letter over Meta's use of the "PG-13" label on teen Instagram accounts.
November 5, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 30th, 2025
Expect more AI slop in Instagram, and more ads in Threads
Meta plans to increase AI content on Facebook and Instagram, alongside globally running ads in Threads, including upcoming video ads.
October 30, 2025 — Source
Meta denies torrenting 2,400 porn movies for AI training -- says they were for "personal use"
The company behind Vixen, Tushy, Blacked, and Deeper wants $359 million in damages
October 30, 2025 — Source
Meta Is Shutting Down Its Mac and Windows Messenger Apps. What You Need to Know
Here's what you need to do before the apps disappear at the end of the year.
October 30, 2025 — Source
Zuckerberg says Meta will flood your feed with more AI content
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company will expand AI-generated content across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, marking a new phase of social media. He explained that smarter recommendation systems will learn what users like and serve more AI-made posts. Meta is spending billions on data centers, AI models, and engineers to power this shift.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — October 20th, 2025
Facebook wants to turn your camera roll into art -- but you might not like the catch
Meta is rolling out an AI collage and photo-editing tool that scans your gallery for your best shots — and automatically creates stuff. But using it could also mean giving Facebook more data than you think.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Meta Adds New Parental Controls to Limit Teen Chats with AI on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced new supervision tools for parents to get insights and more control on their teens activity on platforms like Instagram and Facebook. It includes their kids interaction with AI characters alongside Meta AI assistant as well. Parents will be able to either cut off their teens one-on-one chat with AI characters entirely or opt for blocking specific AI characters.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Meta is killing Messenger on Windows — These secure messaging apps are a perfect replacement on PC
What might be your last tie to Facebook is shutting down Windows support before the end of the year.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Meta is removing its Messenger apps for Windows and macOS
Both desktop apps have been removed from app stores and will stop working in December.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 17th, 2025
Meta is discontinuing Windows and Mac Messenger apps
Meta has confirmed that the Windows and Mac versions of its Messenger desktop app are to be discontinued. While no reason has been given for the deprecation, the company is probably trying to cut back on the number of products it has to develop and support.
October 17, 2025 — Source
New Facebook Feature Suggests Edits and Collages to Share
We've rolled out a new Facebook feature designed to make reminiscing and sharing your favorite moments easier and more fun than ever before. This opt-in feature suggests the best photos and videos from your camera roll and creates fun collages and edits, making it simple to share unique content on Facebook and Messenger.
October 17, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 13th, 2025
Introducing Local Jobs on Facebook
Starting today, we're bringing jobs on Facebook back, making it easier for people in the US to find and inquire about local jobs. We've always been about connecting with people, whether through shared interests or key life events. Now, if you're looking for entry-level, trade, and service industry employment in your community, Facebook can help you connect with local people and small businesses who are hiring.
October 13, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 8th, 2025
Meta is changing Facebook's algorithms to improve the surfacing of Reels
Meta is updating Facebook's algorithms to improve Reels recommendations, giving users more control and prioritizing new content, with AI-powered suggestions.
October 8, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 3rd, 2025
Meta Finds Another Way to Show You Targeted Ads
Meta is implementing a significant change to its privacy policy, set to take effect December 16th, which will allow the company to utilize data from interactions with its AI tools to deliver targeted advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. This update, impacting users globally excluding those in South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the European Union due to local privacy laws, will add conversations with Meta AI, as well as data from tools like Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the Imagine image generator, to existing user profiles.
October 3, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 29th, 2025
Bringing Fans and Creators Closer Together on Facebook
Today, we're making fandom on Facebook even more fun with new features that help you engage with and be recognized by your favorite creators, while connecting with other fans who share your interests.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source or Source
Can You Block Politics and Drama From Your Facebook Feed? Yes You Can!
Ever notice how people you've known for 20 years suddenly lose their marbles on Facebook? You post a picture of your cat, and instead of "Cute kitty!" you get a response like:
September 29, 2025 — Source
Meta Introduces $5 Monthly Fee for Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram in UK
Facebook and Instagram users in the U.K. will be able to pay a subscription of up to $5.36 (£3.99) per month to use the platforms without ads.
September 29, 2025 — Source
Meta is trying to give us yet another Reels-first social media platform
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced some big news about its picture-sharing platform, Instagram, today. It has been revealed that it's going to begin testing a Reel-first experience for a limited number of users in India on the mobile app. Part of the reason for this decision is that the company has noticed that people are sending Reels to their friends 4.5 billion times per day, and it wants to capitalize on this.
September 29, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 25th, 2025
Meta rolls out Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger globally
Meta announced on Thursday that its Teen Accounts are now being expanded to teens on Facebook and Messenger globally, after initially only being available to users in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada. The accounts, which feature built-in protections and parental controls for younger users, first launched on Instagram last fall.
September 25, 2025 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — September 22nd, 2025
Meta Accused of Using Photos of 13-Year-Old Schoolgirls to Promote Threads
Meta is under scrutiny after the company used parents' photos of schoolgirls as young as 13 to promote its Threads platform to adult men.
September 22, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 5th, 2025
Facebook Pokes are back -- and your guess is as good as ours
Anyone who was a Facebook user in the early days of the social platform (at least when it was a global platform, not just one limited to students) will remember Facebook Pokes. Poking someone on Facebook (oh, do grow up!) was a wordless -- slightly creepy -- way of interacting with another person.
September 5, 2025 — Source
Meta Reimagines Facebook's Poke Feature to Gamify Gen Z Flirting
Facebook's early poking feature is still around. Now, Meta's using it to appeal to younger people.
September 5, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 29th, 2025
Zuckerberg's AI hires disrupt Meta with swift exits and threats to leave
Longtime acolytes are sidelined as CEO directs biggest leadership reorganization in two decades.
August 29, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 25th, 2025
Meta reportedly inks major $10 billion deal with Google for Cloud services
The company is seemingly making moves to solidify its place within the world of AI.
August 25, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 22nd, 2025
Former employee accuses Meta of inflating ad metrics and sidestepping rules
Meta denies accusations of manipulated metrics
August 22, 2025 — Source
Meta Bets Big on AI: Signs $10 Billion Cloud Deal with Google
Meta has signed a deal with Google for a whopping $10 billion. The agreement allows Meta to use the cloud network and services of Google for the period of the next six years.
August 22, 2025 — Source
Meta poaches another Apple AI executive
Meta Platforms is hiring another key Apple artificial intelligence executive, even as the social networking company prepares to slow its recruitment, Bloomberg News' Mark Gurmna repots citing "people familiar with the matter."
August 22, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 21st, 2025
Meta allegedly bypassed Apple privacy measure, and fired employee who flagged it
A former Meta product manager has claimed that the social network circumvented Apple's privacy protections, as well as cheating advertisers, and fired him when he repeatedly raised the issue internally.
August 21, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 16th, 2025
Meta under fire over AI rules that allow romantic roleplay with children and false medical advice
AI chatbots producing inappropriate and inaccurate content... no way
August 16, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 8th, 2025
Meta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms
Meta has acquired AI voice startup WaveForms for an undisclosed sum, The Information reports. It's the company's latest buy to strengthen its new AI unit, Superintelligence Labs, and Meta's second major AI audio acquisition in the last month after it bought PlayAI.
August 8, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 1st, 2025
How EU Over Regulation Is Stifling Business Growth and Innovation
The European Union (EU) says it wants to compete globally, but overly complex and burdensome regulation is preventing the tech innovation that is driving growth for global competitors. Mario Draghi's report on EU competitiveness makes clear the significant challenges that stem from these regulatory regimes.
August 1, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 25th, 2025
Ending Political, Electoral and Social Issue Advertising in the EU in Response to Incoming European Regulation
Ending Political, Electoral and Social Issue Advertising in the EU in Response to Incoming European Regulation
July 25, 2025 — Source
Facebook ranks worst for online harassment, according to a global activist survey
A survey of environmental activists found that nearly all of them have experienced harassment on social media, and a majority have feared for their safety.
July 25, 2025 — Source
Meta Continues To Poach AI Talent From Competitors With Lucrative Paydays Because It Is Behind In The Race, Says Google DeepMind CEO; Executive Says This Approach Is A 'Rational' One
Mark Zuckerberg has bet big on AI after his colossal failure with the metaverse and has set up Meta's Superintelligence Labs where he has hired talent from rival firms by offering them compensation beyond their wildest imagination. Looking at the sheer figures, such as a $200 million signing bonus for Apple's former head of foundation models, it would hardly be surprising for anyone to turn down this kind of money.
July 25, 2025 — Source
Meta joins Google in ragequitting EU political ads over onerous regulations
Zuckercorp blames legal uncertainty under upcoming TTPA law
July 25, 2025 — Source or Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — July 18th, 2025
Meta Refuses to Sign EU’s AI Code of Practice, Calls It a Growth Killer
Meta Platforms has declined to sign the EU’s new Code of Practice for General Purpose AI (GPAI), calling the voluntary framework an “overreach” that could cripple innovation. The company’s Global Affairs Chief, Joel Kaplan, minced no words in a LinkedIn post on Friday, warning that “Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI.”
July 18, 2025 — Source
Zuck, Sandberg, and Thiel Skate Free From Testifying After Settlement in Meta Privacy Suit
The lawsuit had been ongoing for many years and would have forced top-level executives to speak before the court.
July 18, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 17th, 2025
Zuckerberg and Meta investors reach settlement in $8B privacy case
Mark Zuckerberg and other current and former Meta executives have settled a lawsuit filed by a group of shareholders, who were seeking $8 billion for the damage the executives caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users' privacy in relation to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
July 17, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 14th, 2025
Meta CEO Zuckerberg To Testify In Landmark $8 Billion Facebook Privacy Trial
Meta Platforms, Inc. will be at the center of a high-stakes legal battle this week, as a shareholder lawsuit proceeds to trial in Delaware, accusing CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other top executives of failing to safeguard user privacy, leading to billions in corporate penalties. This unfolding drama could signal a landmark moment for corporate accountability, particularly concerning data privacy within the tech industry.
July 14, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 13th, 2025
5 Of The Biggest Companies Owned By Meta
When a company has an extremely successful product, it eventually becomes the face of the brand. For Meta, that product was Facebook. "The Big Blue F" has become a symbol of youthful innovation and the early Silicon Valley boom. But while Facebook remains its most popular product, Meta has grown far beyond it. Over the years, it has acquired competing social media platforms and launched ambitious projects in virtual reality, augmented reality, and even artificial intelligence research and development initiatives.
July 13, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 12th, 2025
How To Spot A Fake Account On Facebook Using These Warning Signs
Facebook will always be considered one of the popular social media platforms. The best thing about Facebook is its user interface, which allows anyone to create a new profile without much hassle. However, the smooth account creation process also makes it easier for bad actors to create fake accounts.
July 12, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 11th, 2025
Scammers on Facebook try to ruin Bambu Lab's big 3D printer sale — site has been rife with fake ads for 3D printers
Facebook has been rife with fake ads for 3D printers in an attempt to con you out of money.
July 11, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 30th, 2025
Facebook Tests Using Meta AI to Process Photos Prior to Uploading
Facebook is quietly testing a new AI-powered feature that edits users' photos — even ones that haven't been uploaded and remain on a user's device.
June 30, 2025 — Source
Turn off this feature! Facebook wants the private photos on your phone
Facebook is asking users for permission to automatically upload private, unpublished images for cloud processing.
June 30, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 28th, 2025
Facebook determined to use Meta AI — even on the private photos in your camera roll
Nice photo... sure would be a shame if you gave it to Meta AI.
June 28, 2025 — Source or Source
Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Win AI by Copying Everyone Smarter Than Him
Meta's CEO is trying to buy his way to the front of the AI race, poaching top talent and eyeing startups. But can money replace innovation?
June 28, 2025 — Source
Meta Won Its AI Fair Use Lawsuit, but Judge Says Authors Are Likely 'to Often Win' Going Forward
Meta's victory came two days after Claude maker Anthropic won a similar case.
June 28, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 20th, 2025
Begone, passwords! Facebook and Messenger finally add passkey support
Passkeys are a password-free authentication standard that is often considered significantly more secure than traditional passwords.
June 20, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 18th, 2025
Facebook is done with Videos, but relax: your old clips aren't going anywhere
Meta is introducing some changes.
June 18, 2025 — Source
How to change your name on Facebook
Facebook didn't keep its original name, and you don't have to either.
June 18, 2025 — Source
Introducing Passkeys on Facebook for an Easier Sign-In
We're introducing passkeys on Facebook for mobile devices, offering another tool to safeguard your privacy and security. Passkeys are a new way to verify your identity and log in to your account that's easier and more secure than traditional passwords.
June 18, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 13th, 2025
Meta shows off two big AI upgrades -- one helps robots, the other helps you
AI that's making robots better at their jobs and apps smarter for you.
June 13, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 3rd, 2025
Meta and Constellation Partner on Clean Energy Project
Today, building on our efforts to support next-generation and advanced energy technologies, including geothermal and nuclear, we are announcing a 20-year corporate nuclear energy agreement with Constellation Energy for the Clinton Clean Energy Center.
June 3, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 30th, 2025
Fake math-puzzle event becomes one of Facebook's most-viewed posts
Do you know the answer?
May 30, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 23rd, 2025
German court says Meta can use user data to train AI
A German court on Friday dismissed an injunction request brought by consumer protection groups to prevent US tech giant Meta from using user data from Facebook and Instagram to train artificial intelligence systems.
May 23, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 13th, 2025
Meta Accuses FTC Expert of Bias on Final Trial Day: 'You Helped Get It Started'
The FTC wants to prove Meta has a monopoly over personal social networking, so it wouldn't view video app TikTok as a competitor.
May 13, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 6th, 2025
Meta awarded $167.25 million over Pegasus spyware attack
Meta sued the NSO Group after its Pegasus spyware targeted more than 1,400 WhatsApp users.
May 6, 2025 — Source or Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — April 28th, 2025
Celebrity Meta AI Chatbots Are Under Fire For Being Inappropriate With Kids
A recent report has revealed that Meta's AI chatbot tool (the same one that once called Zuckerberg creepy) poses danger to children as it's allegedly having sexual conversations with minors.
April 28, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 25th, 2025
Facebook takes tough crackdown on spam problem
Meta has announced new measures to combat the spam problem on Facebook. The platform will now restrict accounts that share posts with titles completely unrelated to their visuals, limiting their visibility to followers only and preventing them from earning money. Those creating hundreds of accounts to spread spam will also face restrictions.
April 25, 2025 — Source
Facebook to crack down on spam and engagement farming
Bad news for creators who annoy me.
April 25, 2025 — Source
FTC Trial: Meta Debates Responsibility for Instagram's Growth
The FTC wants to prove Meta has a monopoly over personal social networking, so it wouldn't view video app TikTok as a competitor.
April 25, 2025 — Source
Meta is taking steps to reduce 'spammy content on Facebook' by hitting those responsible in the wallet
Facebook is so far removed from the platform it first started as, it is hardly the same product. Many users would say it is not even the same platform it was a couple of years ago, and one of the biggest changes -- and irritants -- is the sheer volume of worthless content.
April 25, 2025 — Source
Meta layoffs strike again, impacting its Reality Labs division
These cuts affect teams in Oculus Studios, Meta's game development sector.
April 25, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 22nd, 2025
Partnering With India's Agency Ecosystem To Build Agencies Of The Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI), short-form video, and business messaging are disrupting the way agencies operate today, enabling them to drive growth for themselves and the businesses that they work with. The evolving technologies and consumer consumption patterns mean that the skills agencies require today have dramatically shifted, pushing them to urgently upskill and evolve to become future-ready, and build themselves into agencies of the future.
April 22, 2025 — Source
Zuckerberg Once Considered Spinning off Instagram, Now FTC Might Do It for Him
Mark Zuckerberg once suggested spinning off Instagram to protect Facebook from losing users. The irony is that now the FTC might force Meta to do exactly that. Internal emails show he feared Instagram's success would cannibalize Facebook, a concern now central to the government's antitrust case.
April 22, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 20th, 2025
Uncovered emails showed how Meta struggled to keep Facebook culturally relevant
With the first week of Meta's antitrust trial behind us, documents shared by the U.S Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offered more insight into Meta's internal struggles to keep Facebook relevant. In emails from 2022, Meta executives mulled different visions for Facebook's future to boost its success, acknowledging that its cultural relevance was decreasing.
April 20, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 17th, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg predicted Meta's antitrust trial in a 2018 email
'There is a non-trivial chance that we will be forced to spin out Instagram and perhaps WhatsApp,' the Meta CEO wrote.
April 17, 2025 — Source
Meta blocks Apple Intelligence from accessing its apps
A recent report reveals that Meta blocks Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools, from its apps. This could be because Meta wants you to use its own Meta AI instead.
April 17, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 11th, 2025
How Meta Uses Precision Time Protocol to Handle Leap Seconds
Many systems rely on precise and consistent timekeeping for coordination, logging, security, and distributed operations. Even a one-second discrepancy can cause failures in time-sensitive processes such as financial transactions, database replication, and scheduled tasks. For systems that require strict synchronization—like distributed databases, telemetry pipelines, or event-driven architectures—handling leap seconds incorrectly can lead to data loss, duplication, or inconsistencies. As such, managing leap seconds accurately ensures system reliability and consistency across environments that depend on high-precision time.
April 11, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 7th, 2025
Meta ends its fact-checking program, replacing it with Community Notes
Making users the arbiters of truth in Facebook and Instagram
April 7, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 4th, 2025
Meta is entering its post-truth era on Monday
The company will end its fact-checking program in favor of Community Notes.
April 4, 2025 — Source
Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact-checkers on Monday
Meta will no longer have any fact-checkers in the U.S. come Monday, according to chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan.
April 4, 2025 — Source
Meta's fact-checking program in the US officially ends soon
Community Notes will start 'appearing gradually' across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
April 4, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 28th, 2025
Facebook introduces Friends-only tab to recapture its original appeal
Like 2010 all over again
March 28, 2025 — Source or Source
Facebook is ditching its recommendation algorithm with a huge Friends tab update
Life online, particularly on social media platforms, is driven by algorithms that make constant recommendations to users in an attempt to keep them engaged for longer. While algorithms have their place, there has been a massive backlash against their incessant use on the likes of Facebook, partly because they gobble up personal data, but also because the recommendations are often rubbish.
March 28, 2025 — Source
Miss the old Facebook? The 'friends-only' tab is here to help you reclaim your feed
Meta said it's returning to its roots and bringing 'the magic of friends' back to Facebook.
March 28, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 24th, 2025
Stopped checking Facebook? How to get email alerts for messages and invites
Worried about missing Facebook messages, invites, and more? Set up email alerts and be notified whenever stuff happens on your Facebook account.
March 24, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 17th, 2025
Meta Unifies Facebook's Video Delivery System across Mobile and Web Apps
Meta finalized efforts to consolidate Facebook's video delivery system by migrating video experiences from older Watch product to more recent Reels product, which became the basis of the unified system. The unification process required changes across mobile UI, server backend, and ranking systems while ensuring a seamless transition for billions of users.
March 17, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 14th, 2025
Want to make money from Facebook stories? Here's how you can
Facebook has a new monetization option. Here's how you can cash in on it.
March 14, 2025 — Source
Your Facebook Stories might finally be worth more than just likes
Have you asked teens lately what they want to be when they grow up? If you have, there is a good chance you heard "online creator" as the answer. Well, the good news is, in the future, online creators will have even more ways to make money -- at least on Facebook.
March 14, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 13th, 2025
Facebook, Instagram and Threads will start testing Community Notes on March 18
Meta will initially base its ratings system on X's open-source algorithm.
March 13, 2025 — Source or Source or Source
Meta blocks promotion of tell-all book from former employee
It's still available to buy, though
March 13, 2025 — Source
Meta is launching its version of Community Notes in the US
Meta is making a big change to how it handles misinformation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Starting March 18, the company will begin testing its own version of Community Notes in the United States. This shift moves away from third-party fact-checking and instead relies on a crowdsourced approach similar to what X (formerly Twitter) has been using since 2021.
March 13, 2025 — Source
Meta is trying to stop a former employee from promoting her book about Facebook
Sarah Wynn-Williams has resurfaced details about Mark Zuckerberg's attempts to bring Facebook to China.
March 13, 2025 — Source
Your Facebook and Instagram feeds are about to change and it has nothing to do with the algorithm
Back in January, Meta revealed it would be shutting down its third-party fact-checking program and switching to a crowd-sourced Community Notes system, starting in the US. Well, that shift is officially beginning to happen now.
March 13, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 12th, 2025
Meta faces new AI copyright infringement lawsuit in France
Artificial intelligence is on the rise as we speak, and so are the legal battles associated with it. In the latest, social media giant Meta faces a new lawsuit in France over allegedly training its AI models using copyright-protected material on a massive scale without authorization.
March 12, 2025 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — March 9th, 2025
Whistleblower complaint expands on claims that Facebook once built a censorship tool to win over China
Former policy director Sarah Wynn-Williams filed a lengthy complaint with the SEC, seen by The Washington Post.
March 9, 2025 — Source
Internet — General Information — March 9th, 2025
Best Internet Providers in Albuquerque, New Mexico
CNET's recommendations for the best internet in Albuquerque start with Quantum Fiber, our top pick for its easy setup and symmetrical speeds. If Quantum Fiber isn't available at your address, T-Mobile and Xfinity also provide high-speed options in the area.
March 9, 2025 — Source
Best Internet Providers in Arizona
If you're seeking rich history, you can't go wrong with Arizona. It has everything to look out for: beautiful mountains, show-stopping vistas, the saguaro cacti and most importantly, Route 66. Its cities aren't anything to sniff at either, with Dateland known for its famous date shakes, as well as busy, but picturesque Phoenix, terrific Tucson and fabulous Flagstaff. If you live in Arizona or want to move there, you'll no doubt want to know more about your home internet options.
March 9, 2025 — Source
Best Internet Providers in Bakersfield, California
Those who live in Bakersfield, California, have a mixed bag when it comes to the internet. The good? It appears that 100% of residents have access to a plan with at least 100Mbps download and 20Mbps upload speeds -- the Federal Communications Commission's proposed minimum for broadband -- and it's one of the top 50 cities in the country by median speed.
March 9, 2025 — Source
Best Internet Providers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
CNET recommends Cox Communications as the best internet service provider for most households in Oklahoma City, thanks to its broad coverage and TV bundle options. If Cox isn't available at your address, AT&T Fiber and T-Mobile Home Internet are also reliable choices with solid availability across the city.
March 9, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 28th, 2025
Meta Fires 20 Employees for Leaking Private Meetings
A Meta official has revealed the company has fired 20 employees for leaking confidential information.
February 28, 2025 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — February 18th, 2025
Facebook is about to mass delete a lot of old livestreams
Meta is adding tools to help you download all of your live videos before they get deleted forever.
February 18, 2025 — Source
Facebook now only stores live videos for 30 days, will delete old broadcasts
Facebook announced on Tuesday that live videos will now only be stored on the social network for 30 days, after which they will be deleted. Previously, these videos were stored indefinitely. The change goes into effect on Wednesday.
February 18, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 17th, 2025
Nonprofits get more donations when they vary their Facebook fundraising messages—new research
When nonprofits use multiple strategies during their online fundraising campaigns, such as thanking donors for their support, telling the public about their missions and conveying how they are helping people, they receive more donations than if they stick to only one kind of post.
February 17, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 14th, 2025
Meta Paid Out Over $2.3 Million in Bug Bounties in 2024
Meta received close to 10,000 vulnerability reports and paid out over $2.3 million in bug bounty rewards in 2024.
February 14, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 3rd, 2025
Meta issues a stern warning to employees about leaks
Mark Zuckerberg dropped a memo (that got leaked, ironically) saying Meta is cracking down on leakers.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source