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Iran Turning Soft? Reformist Government Lifts WhatsApp, Google Play Ban — Promises 'This Path Will Continue'
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - 11:28pm | 605Iran’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...
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Gamestop, Adobe, Meta, Candel Therapeutics, And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 10:01pm | 650The 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...
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Meta Platforms Suffers Major Outage: Facebook, Instagram And Other Apps Down For Thousands
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 4:05pm | 485Several 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...
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Cracks Down On $64B 'Pig Butchering' Scams Involving Dating Apps, Social Media And Crypto Investing
Friday, November 22, 2024 - 4:32am | 712Mark 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...
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Hong Kong Bans WhatsApp And Google Drive On Civil Servants' Work Computers Citing Security Concerns
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 6:01am | 537The 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...
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Meta Confirms Layoffs Across Instagram, WhatsApp And Reality Labs Amid Strategic Reshuffle (UPDATED)
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:17am | 802Editor’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...
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Telegram Joins X, Meta, LinkedIn In Privacy Dilemma: Social Media Faces Growing Government Control
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 8:56am | 759The 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...
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Is Telegram Safer Than WhatsApp Or Signal? App Might Not Be So Private After All: Report
Monday, August 26, 2024 - 5:11pm | 1009Telegram 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...
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Here's How Meta Thwarted Iranian Hackers' Attempt To Target Trump And Biden
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 12:15pm | 435Meta 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...
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Owns Two Of The Biggest Social Media Platforms In The World. He Now Thinks This Experience On Phones Is 'Anti-Social,' And Why He's Focused On Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Friday, August 9, 2024 - 1:40am | 729Mark 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...
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Mark Zuckerberg Takes A Veiled Swipe At Elon Musk? Meta CEO Says He Is Pleased With The Progress Facebook Is Making With Young Adults Despite The 'Public Narrative'
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 11:49pm | 687Meta 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...
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Ron DeSantis, Florida's GOP And Hemp Industry Pile On To Defeat Marijuana Legalization
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:10am | 776After 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...
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Elon Musk Admits Private Messages On X Are Not Encrypted By Default After Accusing Meta's WhatsApp Of Being 'Spyware,' Blames It On 'Clunky' Implementation
Monday, July 8, 2024 - 3:42am | 718Tesla 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...
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Meta Introduces AI-Powered Ad Targeting On WhatsApp: Report
Friday, June 7, 2024 - 10:25am | 581Meta 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...
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Meta Enhances WhatsApp Business With New AI Tools, Launches Verified Badge In 4 Countries
Friday, June 7, 2024 - 7:35am | 567Meta 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...