Facebook to settle Trump lawsuit over banned account for $25 million
Meta Platforms, the parent company of the social network, will commit $22 million to the build-out of Trump’s presidential library.
Meta Platforms
Bluesky is convincing users to ditch X (Twitter) and Threads
The service that puts users in control of their social experience has grown to 20 million accounts. Now, it has to figure out how to keep the lights on.
Pew: Americans turn to social media influencers for news
Twenty percent of Americans regularly turn to social media influencers for their news content on a regular basis, according to Pew Research.
Facebook parent Meta bans RT from social platforms
The social media company said it decided to ban RT and related news outlets globally “after careful consideration.”
Facebook bug automatically logging out some users
The issue, since resolved, also kicked people out of Threads and Instagram on Tuesday.
Meta to pull Facebook News tab in U.S., Australia this year
The move, coming in April, continues amid a demand from publishers that large technology firms pay for the privilege of distributing news content.
California bill to charge Facebook, Google for news on hold
A California lawmaker has put on hold a bill that would allow news publishers to charge Facebook and Google for linking to their content.
Twitter threatens to sue Instagram parent over Threads app
Twitter is concerned that Threads, powered by Instagram, could further erode its business in the era of Elon Musk.
Facebook parent Meta debuts subscription verification feature
Meta has launched a subscription feature that allows Facebook and Instagram users to be “verified” with a blue badge.
Meta to pull WhatsApp support on older phones
Meta Platforms will stop supporting its WhatsApp messaging service on several models of Apple iPhone and Android-powered devices by the end of the year.
Facebook parent Meta plans mass layoffs, report says
Facebook parent company Meta Platforms is planning mass layoffs for the first time in the company’s 18-year history, according to a report.