Meta allows more cryptocurrency ads
It's more comfortable with the state of the crypto market.
Congress quizzes Facebook whistleblower on potential Section 230 reforms
Congress wants to change 230, it still can't agree on how.
Facebook details its takedown of a mass-harassment network
This, and mass-reporting, fall under its Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior threats.
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Quest headset owners can capture VR gameplay using their phones
But you'll need an iPhone.
Meta’s crypto chief is leaving the company
David Marcus is leaving as Facebook's crypto plans face an uncertain future.
UK competition regulator orders Meta to sell Giphy
It found the deal 'could harm social media users and UK advertisers.'
The UK's antitrust regulator is reportedly set to block Meta's purchase of Giphy
It would be the first Competition and Markets Authority reversal of a major tech acquisition.
Congress will hold a hearing on potential Section 230 reforms this week
The December 1st panel will feature testimony from Frances Haugen and others.
A bunch of robot vacuums and smart home gadgets are on sale for Black Friday
Now's the time to pick up a pressure cooker, some smart lights, security cameras and more.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri agrees to testify before the Senate
Lawmakers have expressed concern about the app's effects on young people.
Russia demands large tech companies set up local offices by 2022
The government wants more control over Apple, Meta, TikTok and others.
Meta delays full Facebook and Instagram message encryption to 2023
That's significantly later than the company's earlier suggested timeline.
Meta is still working on changes recommended during last year’s civil rights audit
The company hasn't committed to some changes related to algorithmic bias.
Instagram now lets you delete an image from a carousel
You can also shake your phone to report a problem.
State AGs open investigation into Instagram's effect on teens
Officials want to know if Instagram is hurting its youngest users.
Facebook test offers more control over who you see in your News Feed
The experiment comes as Facebook has been criticized over feed algorithims.
Instagram's standalone messaging app Threads is shutting down
It won't be available after the end of the year.
Instagram test reminds you to 'take a break' from non-stop scrolling
You'll still have to exercise some self-discipline.
Microsoft Teams meetings are coming to Meta's Workplace
You can access Workplace content within the Teams app too.
Meta will restrict ad targeting based on thousands of sensitive topics
Ethnicity, politics and religion are some of the affected subjects.
