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Iran’s reformist government has lifted the ban on Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) WhatsApp, and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Play. What Happened: Iran’s reformist government, led by Masoud Pezeshkian, has lifted this ban, marking a significant move towards...

The stock market experienced a wave of optimism on Wednesday, driven by the latest inflation report. The Nasdaq 100 surged 1.7%, achieving a new record high, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.8%. This bullish sentiment was fueled by expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the upcoming Federal...

Several applications across the Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) family of products began experiencing problems on Wednesday. Meta said it is aware of the issue, but several apps are still down at the time of writing. What Happened: Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp were down for thousands...

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) on Thursday announced new efforts to combat the growing threat of “pig butchering” scams, which have cost Americans billions of dollars each year. What Happened: Pig butchering scams typically involve scammers building fake online...

The Hong Kong government has prohibited the use of popular apps such as Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) owned WhatsApp, and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google-owned Drive on civil servants’ work computers. The decision was made due to potential security threats. What...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include a comment from a Meta spokesperson. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has confirmed layoffs across multiple teams, including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs. What Happened: Meta has confirmed that several teams within the...

The tech world is buzzing with news of Telegram's recent shift in privacy policy, where the platform will now provide user data like IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities in response to valid legal requests. Known for its staunch commitment to free speech and privacy, this change signals a...

Telegram founder and billionaire Pavel Durov is currently being held by French authorities and could face up to 12 serious charges. His arrest on Sunday has once again put the legality and safety of Telegram in the spotlight. The messaging app — which boasts more than 950 million monthly active...

Meta Platforms Inc. has neutralized a threat from Iranian hackers who were reportedly aiming at key figures linked to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. What Happened: On Friday, Meta reported that it had successfully blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts...

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), acknowledged that the current social media experience on smartphones is “anti-social.” This revelation is part of the reason why he is focusing on the development of Ray-Ban smart glasses. What Happened: Zuckerberg, in a...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed satisfaction with the company’s social media platform, and Facebook’s progress among young adults, contradicting the prevailing public narrative. What Happened: On Wednesday, during Meta’s second-quarter earnings...

After Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill in early June that would have severely limited and regulated the hemp industry, executives in the industry pledged $5 million in donations to the Republican Party of Florida earmarked to support the governor’s vociferous effort to defeat the...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that private messages on X, formerly Twitter, are not encrypted by default, after taking a jab at Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) WhatsApp, branding it as “spyware.” What Happened: A user on X questioned the end-to-end encryption of...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) unveiled during a conference in Brazil its inaugural AI-powered ad targeting program for businesses on WhatsApp. This marked a significant shift for the popular encrypted messaging service. The tech giant is also integrating AI tools to create an ad to run on...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has introduced new AI tools for businesses using WhatsApp and has launched the "Meta Verified" badge in four countries. What Happened: The new AI tools are designed to help businesses on WhatsApp provide better customer service and promote their products. The AI is...