Turkey blocks access to Instagram for failure to comply with laws
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Meta to roll back some restrictions on Trump’s Facebook, Instagram accounts
Βy Sheila Dang WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Meta said on Friday it was rolling back some restrictions that had applied to former U.S. President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. The social media company indefinitely suspended Trump's accounts following his praise of people
Turkey moves against Meta over Threads-Instagram data sharing
By Ezgi Erkoyun ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's competition authority imposed on Monday an interim measure on Meta Platforms Inc meant to hinder data sharing between the Instagram and Threads platforms as it investigates possible abuse of the company's dominant market position. In
Meta urged by US states to combat Facebook, Instagram account hijackings
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forty U.S. states and Washington, D.C. called on Meta Platforms to crack down on scammers who hijack Facebook and Instagram accounts, to address a "dramatic" surge in account takeovers. In a letter to Meta's chief
20 years of Facebook, merits and many flaws of a colossus immune to crisis
20 years of Facebook have changed the world like few other digital revolutions. Mark Elliott Zuckerberg's intuition in creating a site in two weeks to facilitate meetings and acquaintance among Harvard students is an example of conduct outside the box in retrospect.
5 top space influencers with stellar content
Space influencers: In the vast expanse of the digital universe, a new breed of influencers has emerged, captivating audiences with their cosmic content and interstellar insights. From astronomy enthusiasts to space exploration advocates, these individuals have transformed social media platforms into virtual observatories, sharing
How to recognize if someone is stalking your Instagram profile
Swipe, double-tap, swipe. It's the digital world we've all become involved in the captivating reels of Instagram. As our fingers swipe over and over on phone displays, we increasingly share and see more than ever before. But have you ever
Meta may allow Facebook, Instagram users in EU to pay to avoid ads
By Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) - Meta Platforms is considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram with no advertisements for users residing in the European Union (EU) as a response to scrutiny from regulators, the New York Times reported on Friday. Those who
Threads: What data does it collect about you?
Everyone by now is pretty familiar with the new app Threads, created by Meta, which has taken the world by storm. Millions of users worldwide were quick to download and register for this new application, very similar to Twitter, newly