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  • Instagram, Facebook Outage Results in Mark Zuckerberg’s $3 Billion Loss |

    New Delhi: The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg faced a significant financial setback, losing approximately USD 3 billion in just one day. His net worth dropped by USD 2.79 billion to USD 176 billion, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Meta’s suite of platforms, including Facebook, Messenger, and Threads were affected by the global outage which hit social media platforms on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, disrupting billions of users. 

    Even with the considerable decline, Zuckerberg might still hold onto his rank as the world’s fourth-richest person. The outage led to a 1.6 per cent drop in Meta’s share, which impacted Mark Zuckerberg’s overall wealth. Meta’s shares closed the overnight trading session on Wall Street at USD 490.22 per share. (Also Read: Realme 12 5G Series Launched With Android 14 In India; Check Price, Specs)

    As per Reuters report, Meta’s status dashboard indicated problems with the application programming interface (API) for WhatsApp Business. Downdetector, a platform that gathers outage reports from various sources, including users, recorded approximately 200 reports of WhatsApp outages. (Also Read: itel Icon 2 Smartwatch With Health Monitoring Features Launched In India; Check Price, Specs)

    Furthermore, numerous YouTube users encountered errors while using the platform. The outage lasted for about an hour before all services resumed normal operation. Users attempting to access these platforms were greeted with error messages and were unable to log in or refresh their feeds. On Facebook, users were presented with a “session expired” message, prompting them to log in again.

    Users took to micro-blogging social media platform X (previously known and Twitter) to report the outage.

  • Meta Founder And CEO Mark Zuckerberg Meets LG CEO To Discuss AR Strategy: Reports |

    Seoul: Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan on Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance corporate collaborations in the extended reality (XR) and augmented reality (AR) sectors.

    Zuckerberg had a luncheon with Cho and other senior officials from the South Korean electronics giant in Seoul, according to officials from LG Electronics, as reported by the Yonhap news agency.

    Zuckerberg came to the South Korean capital the previous day to have a series of business meetings with key business figures, including Cho and possibly Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong.

    The Cho-Zuckerberg meeting came as the two companies shared a mutual interest in advancing XR technologies as a key driver for future innovation and growth. Last month during ‘CES 2024’, Cho expressed the company’s commitment to forging partnerships to expand its presence in the XR market. (Also Read: After Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, FITTR HART Smart Ring Launched In India at Rs 18,999; Check Features)

    Meta released its new virtual reality headset, the Quest 3, at the end of last year in a bid to take a lead in the fledgling XR market. It rivals Apple’s latest Vision Pro headset, which made its global debut last month. Other industry sources said Zuckerberg is likely to hold talks with Jae-yong to discuss ways to cooperate in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips and XR businesses during his stay in Seoul.

    Meta earlier announced new plans to build its artificial general intelligence (AGI) and work on a new AI chip. Samsung has created a new unit for AGI research and development in Silicon Valley.

    He is also scheduled to meet with representatives from at least five unidentified XR startups at Meta Korea’s office in southern Seoul in a closed-door session, according to sources. Meta reportedly arranged the meeting directly with the startups as part of apparent efforts to advance the company’s XR headset technology. (Also Read: Tecno Spark 20C With Stereo Dual Speaker Launched In India At Rs 8,999; Check Specs And Launch Discount)

    Zuckerberg is also expected to meet with President Yoon Suk Yeol before departing the country on Thursday to travel to India. Meta Korea said it cannot confirm any details of Zuckerberg’s trip to Seoul.

  • Meta Will Stop Suggesting Political Content To Users On Both Instagram And Threads |

    New Delhi: Instagram users can now expect relief from unwanted political content flooding their feeds. According to Variety, Instagram announced in a blog post that it will no longer “proactively recommend” political content from accounts that users have not already followed. This policy extends to Threads, the Twitter-like app introduced last summer under the Instagram brand.

    The Meta-owned company said “We want Instagram and Threads to be a great experience for everyone. If you decide to follow accounts that post political content, we don’t want to get between you and their posts, but we also don’t want to proactively recommend political content from accounts you don’t follow,”. (Also Read: OpenAI Introduces Watermarking For AI-Generated Images Via DALL-E 3; Check Details)

    Both apps will introduce a setting that allows users who wish to continue seeing political content recommendations to opt-in. According to the post, a similar control will be implemented on Facebook at a later time. Instagram defines “political content” as content potentially associated with topics such as laws, elections, or social issues. (Also Read: Tech Layoffs Surges By 136% In 2024; Is AI To Blame? Check What Study Claims)

    “Our goal is to preserve the ability for people to choose to interact with political content, while respecting each person’s appetite for it,” Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, stated in a post on Threads.

    The updated policy to discontinue recommending political content applies to areas of Instagram including Explore, Reels, In-Feed Recommendations and Suggested Users. Meta has already been deprioritising political content across its social apps, including on Facebook.

    “People have told us they want to see less political content, so we have spent the last few years refining our approach on Facebook to reduce the amount of political content – including from politicians’ accounts – you see in Feed, Reels, Watch, Groups You Should Join, and Pages You May Like,” the company explained in a post on its Transparency Center site, Variety reported.

    The Instagram blog post noted that professional accounts on the app can check the Account Status setting to see if their posts are eligible to be recommended — based on whether they recently posted “political content.” If Instagram has blocked an account’s posts from recommendations, pro users may edit or remove recent posts to regain eligibility or request a review if they disagree with Instagram’s designation. (With ANI Inputs)

  • Meta’s X Rival Threads Has 130 Million Active Users Now |

    New Delhi: Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared that Threads, Meta’s text-based conversation app, has achieved a milestone with over 130 million monthly active users. This figure surpasses the peak levels Threads experienced immediately after its launch in July 2023.

    During Meta’s earnings call, Zuckerberg expressed his optimism regarding Threads’ continued growth, emphasizing ongoing improvements and increasing user engagement. He highlighted that the current active user count exceeds the initial surge observed at the app’s launch. (Also Read: Dating In Digital Era: Russian Man Unveils ChatGPT’s Role In Crafting His Love Story, Read)

    Back in July 2023, Zuckerberg had ambitious plans for Threads, envisioning it as Meta’s next billion-user platform alongside established platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. While it’s still early days, Threads seems to be making significant strides. (Also Read: India’s Stock Exchanges Cut Paytm Daily Trading Limits To 10% After Rout)

    In comparison to X (formerly Twitter) with around 550 million monthly active users, Threads has room for growth. Meta is actively investing to scale the app, addressing initial usage decline issues by swiftly introducing key features like keyword search and multiple account support.

    Meta’s focused efforts on enhancing Threads with features such as editing capabilities, voice posts, improved discovery, and more have yielded positive results.

    Daily downloads nearly tripled to 28 million in December. The app’s expansion into the EU and increased integration with Instagram profiles further contributed to its growth.

    Looking ahead, Meta’s CFO stated that the company is committed to scaling Threads’ community even further by introducing additional features and enhancements throughout 2024.

  • Meta Boss Mark Zuckerberg Issues Dramatic Apology To US Senate For THIS Reason | world news

    WASHINGTON: In a grueling session at the Senate Judiciary Committee, CEOs from tech behemoths faced a barrage of questions regarding the perilous influence of their platforms, with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg taking center stage in a momentary apology, extending remorse to families grappling with the repercussions of influence. social media usage, particularly on teenagers.

    Mark Zuckerberg, the architect behind Meta, the parent company of ubiquitous platforms Facebook and Instagram, found himself in the hot seat as lawmakers unleashed their ire during Wednesday’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The focus of their fury: whether social media giants have adequately shielded younger users from the pernicious threats of child predators, explicit content, and other harmful online phenomena.

    Mark Zuckerberg’s Mea Culpa

    Addressing a tense audience, Zuckerberg’s apology resonated with families scarred by the adverse impacts of social media. “I’m sorry for everything you have all been through,” Zuckerberg empathized, acknowledging the anguish endured by affected families and vowing continued efforts to alleviate such distressing experiences. Amidst a charged atmosphere, his words struck a chord, reflecting the gravity of the situation.

    The Grilling Of Tech Titans

    The inquiry extended beyond Zuckerberg, encompassing a spectrum of tech leaders including Snap’s Evan Spiegel, X’s Linda Yaccarino, TikTok’s Shou Chew, and Discord’s Jason Citron. As scrutiny intensified, Missouri Senator Josh Hawley demanded financial restitution for affected families, amplifying the gravity of the accusations against these industry titans.

    ‘Blood on their hands’

    Senator Lindsey Graham’s impassioned address set a confrontational tone, condemning tech CEOs for purportedly having “blood on their hands.” Graham’s call for the repeal of Section 230, coupled with poignant anecdotes of familial tragedy, underlined the urgency for accountability and reform in the tech sector.

    ‘Perils Of Social Media’

    The hearing underlined bipartisan consensus on the need to address the perils of social media. Echoing rare unity, lawmakers emphasized the imperative to combat abuse facilitated by tech platforms, underscoring a shared commitment to safeguarding vulnerable users.

    Perspective Of Parents

    CEOs endeavored to humanize their corporate personas, emphasizing their roles as parents in safeguarding online spaces. Yet, Zuckerberg’s omission of explicit references to his paternal responsibilities raised eyebrows, highlighting the delicate balance between personal accountability and corporate stewardship.

    Beyond Apologies: Demands For Action

    Amidst the emotive testimonies, lawmakers resolutely pushed for tangible outcomes, advocating for regulatory oversight and, in certain instances, financial redress for aggrieved parties. As the hearing concluded, it became evident that mere apologies would not suffice; Substantive action and accountability were imperative in addressing the profound societal impacts of social media platforms.

    The Senate Judiciary Committee’s deliberations have concluded, but the reverberations of this momentous session are likely to endure, igniting a global discourse on the ethical obligations of tech giants amid mounting concerns over online safety and accountability.

  • Instagram Faces Outage In United States; Social Media Flooded With Memes |

    New Delhi: Instagram users in the United States were hit by a service outage on Friday, causing inconvenience to many who reported issues with sending or receiving direct messages (DMs). Complaints flooded social media platforms, especially X (Twitter), with users expressing frustration over the disruption.

    Downdetector, an internet outage tracking portal, recorded a peak in reports around 6 PM EST, with more than 1500 users reporting problems. (Also Read: In Pics: From Aziz Premji To Sajjan Jindal, Where Are Next Gen Of These Biz Tycoons Are Studying, Or Have Studied From; Check Here)

    User Complaints On Social Media

    Social media users voiced their concerns about the Instagram outage on X, highlighting the inability to respond to DMs. (Also Read: HDFC And Axis Bank Closed On January 22 For Ayodhya Ram Temple Event)

    Some complained about the issue persisting for hours, seeking prompt resolution from Instagram. The majority of complaints, about 85 percent, were related to issues with the application, while 12 percent reported problems with the website, and 3 percent faced feed-related problems.

    No Response From Meta Yet

    As of now, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has not issued a response or statement regarding the reported outage. Users are awaiting an official acknowledgment and solution from the platform.

    Previous Server Connection Issues

    This is not the first time Instagram has faced technical difficulties. In November last year, over 10,000 users globally, including around 1000 in India, reported server connection problems, impacting the user experience.

    New Feature For Teen Accounts

    In a separate development, Instagram is introducing a new feature called “nighttime nudges” for teen accounts. This feature aims to encourage responsible usage and limit screen time on the application for younger users.

  • FB, Instagram Collect All The Data They Can: Report |

    New Delhi: Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram are the two most privacy-invasive apps out there, a new report has revealed. The cybersecurity company Surfshark conducted research analyzing 100 popular apps, and they discovered that Facebook and Instagram were the most “data-hungry” of all.

    It ranked apps according to 32 criteria that are included in Apple’s privacy policy, such as payment information, browsing history, and exact location.” Since Instagram and Facebook are products of Meta Platforms, it’s no surprise these two apps collect and handle data the same way,” the researchers said. (Also Read: ‘We Have To Make Tough Choices’: Google CEO Sundar Pichai Hints More Layoffs In Coming Time)

    “Both apps collect all 32 data points defined by Apple and are the only two to do so,” they added. Facebook and Instagram used seven of the 32 user data points, including name, physical address, and phone number — for tracking. (Also Read: YouTube Trims Workforce, Lets Go Of 100 Employees In Latest Layoff Season)

    The remaining were connected to user identity but not used for tracking, the report noted. Although X (formerly Twitter) gathered less user data, it was the least reluctant to share it with outside parties.

    Nearly half of the 22 data pieces it gathered and associated with individuals were used for tracking. Overall, 10 social media and messaging applications were included in the research, and it was discovered that these apps collected more user data than the average amount.

    Meanwhile, a US judge has ruled that Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg must participate in a deposition as part of an ongoing lawsuit in Texas concerning the company’s face recognition technology.

    According to a ruling made by Justice Jeff Rambin on Tuesday, the state court has rejected Meta’s recent appeal “seeking relief from an order compelling the oral deposition” of Zuckerberg at an undisclosed date, reports CNBC.

  • Now all iOS users can edit text messages on WhatsApp, know how?

    WhatsApp has finally released the ability to edit sent messages for all iOS users. Till now this feature was made available to limited users, but now with the latest WhatsApp version 23.12.76 available on the App Store, users can edit the sent text messages. The time limit for editing is kept at 15 minutes, similar to Android, which means that you can edit the WhatsApp text message sent by you within 15 minutes. Keep in mind that ‘edited’ is written below the edited message. With WhatsApp app version 23.12.76 for iOS, all iOS users can now edit WhatsApp text messages. As we told that the time limit for editing is 15 minutes. The Meta-owned messaging service started beta testing this feature on its mobile app and WhatsApp Web in early May. Now, this feature can be used on WhatsApp installed on other Apple devices including iPhone. This feature helps users to correct wrong words or entire messages sent. Many times, after sending a message, users think of adding something extra to it or think of making the meaning of the sent message more clear, the new feature will be useful in all these situations. How to edit WhatsApp messages on iOS:- Press and hold the message you want to edit to select it. Select the ‘Edit’ option from the message context menu. Type your new message in the text field. Tap the green check mark button next to the text box to save your edited message.

  • Big blow to Twitter, Threads users cross 10 crores

    Microblogging site Twitter’s rival Threads has crossed the mark of 10 crore registered users in less than a week of its launch. In this app of Meta, which runs the social media site Facebook, users can also log in with the details of their Instagram account. It has been introduced as an alternative to services like Twitter. Last week, Threads had its international launch (except the European Union). The number of its users is continuously increasing. A major reason for this is Meta’s link with photo and video sharing service Instagram. Instagram has more than 2.35 billion monthly active users. Twitter is facing tough competition from Threads. Elon Musk, chief of American electric car maker Tesla, took over Twitter last year. Twitter has also accused Meta of stealing its trade secrets. Twitter has also warned of taking legal action against Meta. Semafor’s report quoted a letter sent by Twitter lawyer Alex Spiro to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as saying, “Twitter intends to vigorously enforce its intellectual property rights and demands that Meta’s use of Twitter’s trade secrets or other confidential information should be stopped immediately.” Due to Threads being associated with Instagram, it can take advantage of the already existing large number of users and advertising system. This may result in a reduction in Twitter’s advertising revenue. After Musk’s control over Twitter, some big companies had stopped advertising on Twitter. Musk had said that the decrease in advertisements has had a big impact on Twitter’s revenue. Apart from this, Musk had made major changes in the company. They laid off about half the staff. After this, some journalists had to face strong opposition after their Twitter accounts were banned. Regarding this, the European Union (EU) had warned of imposing restrictions on Twitter. However, Musk later withdrew this decision.

  • PM Modi joined WhatsApp Channels, know how you will be able to follow him?

    PM Modi joined WhatsApp Channels, know how you will be able to follow him?

    New Delhi:

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined WhatsApp Channels. Through this channel you can connect directly with PM Modi. This feature has recently been introduced in the social messaging app. WhatsApp Channel (PM Narendra Modi WhatsApp Channels) allows administrators to broadcast text, photos, videos, stickers and polls. With the help of the new feature, users can follow the channels of their favorite celebrities.

    If a user follows a channel, his phone number will not be visible to the channel administrator and other followers. Apart from this, the channel administrator also gets the option to block screenshots and forwards.

    In the first post on his WhatsApp channel, PM Modi said, “Excited to join the WhatsApp community! This is another step in our journey of continuous dialogue. Let’s stay connected here! Here’s a picture of the new Parliament building…”

    Got more than 200 reactions

    In the photo shared on WhatsApp channel on Tuesday afternoon, PM Modi is seen engrossed in work in his office in the new Parliament building. The post received about 200 reactions within a few minutes and the PM’s WhatsApp channel has more than 17,000 followers at the time of writing.

    What is WhatsApp channel?

    Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp Channel has recently released a new channel feature, similar to Telegram. With the help of this feature, celebrities can create their own WhatsApp channel and common users can connect with them directly. WhatsApp Channels has also included a Directory Search feature in the channel, which helps users find channels created by their favorite content creators, businesses or celebrities.

    Not only this, users also get the facility to react to the messages of the creators. Now along with PM Modi, many other celebrities and leaders have also created their own channels.

    Launching the new WhatsApp feature, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post, “Today we are launching a WhatsApp channel at the global level. We are adding thousands of new channels to it, which people can follow on WhatsApp. You can find these channels in the ‘Updates’ tab.

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