Meta announces the termination of its fact-checking program, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg committing to re-establishing free expression on Facebook and Instagram, signaling a shift in the platform’s approach to content moderation.

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Meta Will End Fact-Checking Program in the U.S

Meta announced that they are “99 per cent of the way there” in solving a blackout they were facing because of which people were not able to access Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.

Meta restores global outages after WhatsApp, Instagram go down, ChatGPT goes offline

A word which represents a common trend of mindless scrolling of Instagram reels and TikTok - 'brain rot' - has been announced as the Oxford word of the year. The term 'brain rot' refers to the common trend of excessive consumption of low-quality online content.

'Brain rot' emerges as Oxford word of the year. Are you suffering from it?

Instagram's parent company Meta has announced a new feature which will help users gain more control over the content they are recommended on the social media platform.

Instagram users can now personalise their suggestions with this new feature. Here's how it works

Reptile enthusiast Mike Holston left the netizens stunned by carrying the world's heaviest snake on his shoulders. In the viral reel, the man was seen handling a massive green anaconda calmly and showing his strength by lifting the massive snake which has stunned viewers.

Watch: Man carries world's heaviest snake, a green anaconda, on shoulders

Meta has reduced the price of its ad-free subscription versions of Facebook and Instagram by 40 per cent for European Union (EU) users. This has been done to comply with regulatory demands in the region, according to a detailed report by CNBC.

Meta reduces EU Facebook and Instagram subscription fees by 40%

Several schools in the Canadian province of Ontario are suing social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat for more than $8 billion, according to local media reports on Thursday (Nov 7).

Schools in Canada's Ontario suing social media platforms for over $8 billion. Here's why

Looking at photos of yourself can sometimes be an uncomfortable experience. It can feel even worse when the photos make you look not as nice as you look while your friends and family insist the photos are nice.

Selfie and Instagram photos: Why do you dislike your own photos?

Meta suspended several Threads and Instagram accounts that track celebrities’ private jet movements, who have been running such accounts. Watch this report for more details!

Meta Bans Accounts Tracking Celeb Jets on Threads, Instagram

Meta, Instagram's parent company, has launched a campaign aimed at combating sextortion, focusing on raising awareness among teenagers. The initiative highlights the dangers of online exploitation, offering guidance on how to stay safe and report suspicious activity. With rising cases of sextortion targeting young users, Meta is working to protect teens by providing educational resources and safety tools on the platform.

Meta Launches Safety Features To Prevent Sextortion On Instagram

Meta: Instagram Launches Campaign To Combat Sextortion, Warns Teens

This week, learn about a new scam that could empty your wallet, understand Instagram's latest safety features for teenagers and find out how Australia plans to safeguard dating app users. Watch the full show for more details.

Tech Support Scam, Instagram Teen Accounts, and More | Tech It Out: ​EP 180 | Full Show

Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, will use the voices of celebrities like legendary British actress Dame Judi Dench and American wrestler-actor John Cena for its artificial intelligence chatbot.

Meta launches AI chatbot in voices of Judi Dench, John Cena, other celebrities

In the ever-evolving world of social media, being featured on Instagram's official handle is a mark of global recognition. Several Indian celebrities have achieved this milestone, showcasing their unique talents and giving fans an intimate look into their lives.

Alia Bhatt to Ananya Panday: 5 Indian celebrities who have featured on Instagram’s official handle

An Instagram influencer felt the heat after posting a video saying the south Indian city of Bengaluru would be empty if north Indians were asked to leave. After severe backlash, she posted another video to say she loves Bengaluru.

Instagram influencer backtracks after saying Bengaluru will be empty without north Indians

Instagram's new teen accounts feature, AI transforming the education sector and more. The past week was full of interesting tech developments, and we have highlighted the most important ones in our Tech Wrap.

Instagram rolls out ‘teen account’ settings

Social media is a normal part of daily life for most teens. While there are benefits to social media, there are also risks that kids and teenagers should avoid. Watch this story to learn how to keep your child safe online when using social media.

How to keep teens safe on social media

Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the negative effects of social media.

Teen accounts on Instagram: Meta’s bid to address depression, anxiety and privacy concerns

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for President in post signed ‘childless cat lady’. In an Instagram post published minutes after the US presidential debate ended, Swift said ‘the simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth’

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for President in post signed ‘childless cat lady’

A social media influencer who made headlines for tattooing ‘TRUMP’ across her forehead is now regretting her decision. She didn’t expect the backlash and hate she received when she thought about supporting former United States President Donald Trump in the upcoming elections.

Social media creator who got ‘TRUMP’ tattoo on forehead now wants to remove it

A viral video of a Switzerland-based travel vlogger 'Naw Aria' has been making rounds on social media platforms. She is seen dancing in a red lehenga in front of India's iconic Taj Mahal.

Swiss-based digital creator poses before Taj Mahal; but writes 'Don't travel to India...' Know why?

Taylor Swift has opened up for the first time about the foiled terror plot at the Vienna leg of her Eras tour which led to the cancellation of the concerts in the Austrian capital.

Taylor Swift speaks up on Vienna concert terror plot for first time, says she felt guilt, fear

Watching YouTube shorts, Instagram reels and TikTok videos on endless scroll is a way to kill boredom for millions of mostly young people. However, a new study has found that moving from one video to the next actually causes more boredom.

Those videos you scroll for killing time might actually be causing more boredom

A court in Turkey on Monday (Aug 12) ordered the arrest of a woman for criticising the recent government ban on the social media platform Instagram, the news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday citing local media.

Turkey arrests woman for criticising govt's ban on Instagram

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