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Meta limits 'political' content recommendations on Instagram and Threads
Meta is allowing users to limit political and social content from accounts they don't follow on Instagram and Threads.
The Oversight Board weighs in on Meta’s most-moderated word
The Oversight Board is urging Meta to change the way it moderates the word “shaheed,” an Arabic term that has led to more takedowns than any other word or phrase on the company’s platforms.
Threads is getting into live sports scores, starting with the NBA
Threads is getting into live sports scores, starting with the NBA. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the initiative and said that other leagues will be coming soon.
You can now pin up to three important messages in WhatsApp chats
WhatsApp has just made it easier to take note of more important messages from within a conversation.
Researchers ask Meta to keep CrowdTangle online until after 2024 elections
The Mozilla Foundation and dozens of other research and advocacy groups are pushing back on Meta’s decisions to shut down its research tool, CrowdTangle, later this year.
A Threads beta lets you share to Mastodon and other fediverse services
Fediverse support in Meta Threads is up and running in beta. Mark Zuckerberg said on Thursday that adult Threads users in eligible countries can turn on sharing to the fediverse — including Mastodon and other ActivityPub services.
Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group come out swinging against Apple's third-party payment rules
Epic Games has received some significant support in its battle against the fee Apple is charging for iOS payments made outside of the App Store. Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group filed a petition stating that "The Apple Plan comports with neither the letter nor the spirit" of a court ruling.
Threads begins testing swipe gestures to help train the For You algorithm
Threads has begun testing swipe gestures to help users improve the algorithm that populates the For You feed. The feature is currently only available to a limited number of people.
Meta previews ‘fediverse sharing’ for Threads
Meta has offered a brief preview of how fediverse sharing works and what it might look like once more people have access to it.
Meta is finally rolling out trending topics on Threads
Threads is rolling out its “trending now” feature to all US users, Mark Zuckerberg said in a post.
Meta sets a date for killing off CrowdTangle
Meta is shutting down CrowdTangle in August. Reporters and researchers used the platform to investigate social media practices.
Ray-Ban's Meta sunglasses can now identify and describe landmarks
AI-powered visual search features arrived to Ray-Ban's Meta sunglasses last year, and a new one in the latest beta looks quite useful.
Facebook is using AI to supercharge the algorithm that recommends you videos
Facebook tested the new system with Reels and noticed that watch times went up significantly. So it will roll it out to the main Facebook feed and Groups as well.
Meta explains how third-party apps will hook into Messenger and WhatsApp
Meta has revealed how third-party apps will be able to securely connect to Messenger and WhatsApp. The company has to open up its apps to a certain extent to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act.
41 state attorneys general tell Meta to fix their customer support for hacking victims
A group of 41 state attorneys general are demanding that Meta step up its support services for users who have been victims of hacks and account takeovers.
Instagram finally lets you edit DMs
Meta just announced a software update for Instagram that finally lets users edit DMs within 15 minutes of being sent. There’s also a new tool to pin three of your favorite conversations at the top of your DM feed.
Meta is starting to test the Threads API with third-party developers
Meta is starting to bring the Threads API online, though it will still be some time before it’s widely accessible to developers.
No, Mark Zuckerberg isn't having a 'PR moment'
Mark Zuckerberg’s recent PR blitz is neither out of character nor a sign of a freshly rehabbed image.
Meta is killing the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia
In early April, the Facebook News tab will start disappearing for users in the US and Australia. Meta will also stop paying Australian news organizations for their content, ending deals currently worth around $66 million.
Meta partners up with LG to ‘expedite its extended reality ventures’
Meta and LG have teamed up to “expedite” the former’s extended reality (XR) business. Neither company has said exactly what the partnership would entail, but it could have to do with LG’s displays.