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Facebook just changed its logo; spot the difference
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has rolled out an updated "identity system" for the social media giant, which includes a subtly redesigned logo. While at first glance the changes might appear minimal, a closer look reveals a darker shade of blue and a few modifications to the lowercase "f".
Meta working on brand-new AI as powerful as ChatGPT: reports
Meta is developing a brand-new AI system that is expected to be as powerful as ChatGPT or any of the advanced AI models by OpenAI, as per a recent report by Wall Street Journal.
You can now use Meta's Threads on your desktop
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, have globally released the official desktop version of their text-based social media platform, Threads. The announcement was confirmed by Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, in a Threads post.
Meta releases Code Llama, code writing AI
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads, has recently released Code Llama, an AI model that can write and generate computer codes.
Meta to launch desktop version of Threads soon: reports
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is planning on releasing a desktop version of their newest text-based app Threads. Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, recently stated that Meta is close to releasing a web version of Threads.
Facebook brings changes to its video streaming services
Now on Facebook, users can view and write comments on Instagram Reels through Facebook without needing to switch between apps.
Meet Rousseau Kazi, the Bangladeshi-born CEO and Co-Founder of the other 'Threads'
Shortly after the launch of Threads, it became apparent that Mark Zuckerberg's new Twitter competitor had opted for a .net domain instead of the customary .com. The reason behind this choice lies in the fact that the .com domain had already been claimed by another platform, also called Threads, led by one Rousseau Kazi, serving as its Co-Founder and CEO.
Twitter threatens Meta with lawsuit over hiring former employees
Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, threatened Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with a lawsuit a few hours after the launch of Threads - an app many believe to be Meta's replacement for Twitter.
Messenger bug: Users report ‘Message could not be sent’
Many users in Bangladesh and other countries are facing problems when trying to send messages, photos and videos through the Messenger app of Facebook.
WhatsApp Business can now send ads directly to FB & Insta users
WhatsApp Business, owned by Meta, has recently rolled out an update aimed at enhancing business outreach and facilitating seamless communication with customers. The application has introduced features that make it simpler for business owners to connect with their clientele on Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook to block news access in Canada
Facebook will no longer allow news access on its site in Canada, due to a recent regulation that forces Facebook's parent company Meta to pay Canadian news publishers.
Meta unveils new VR headset Quest 3
According to an official statement, Meta Quest 3 will feature higher resolution, stronger performance and a slimmer design than the previous iteration, Quest 2.
Meta lays off top Facebook executives, entire business units in India
Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of Facebook, has recently made significant changes to its workforce, including the layoff of top executives and the elimination of entire business units in India.
Meta hit with a record fine of $1.3 billion over data privacy breach
The fine was accompanied by an order to cease the transfer of Facebook user data from EU citizens to the United States.
Facebook users reportedly encounter 'auto friend request' bug
The glitch appears to occur when one user visits another person's profile, triggering an unsolicited friend request to be sent from the visitor to the profile owner.
A brief look inside Meta's recent youth safety initiatives
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced that in their ongoing effort and commitment to youth safety online, a series of youth safety initiatives to protect young people while using their apps are currently in place and are constantly reinforced.
Messenger users reportedly lost all media and files
Many individuals have lost all files and media shared through the messaging platform, leaving them without access to important documents, photos, and videos.
NID should be essential to open Facebook accounts: Telecom Minister
To prevent fake identities and false information from spreading on Facebook, the Minister suggested that Facebook authorities should take effective measures to verify the authentication of Facebook IDs with national IDs or mobile numbers.
Meta releases AI model that can identify items within images
Facebook-owner Meta published an artificial intelligence model on Wednesday that can pick out individual objects from within an image, along with a dataset of image annotations that it said was the largest ever of its kind
