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Meta sells GIPHY to Shutterstock for a big loss after regulators force a sale
Acquired for $400 million. Sold for just over $50 million 3 years later.
By Matt Binder
Meta slapped with $1.3 billion fine for sending EU user data to the U.S.
That's a record-breaking penalty.
Scammers hack verified Facebook pages to impersonate Meta and Google
The blue check isn't a guarantee.
By Matt Binder
Meta warns Facebook users about malware disguised as ChatGPT
Malicious actors are weaponizing the hype around AI tools.
By Matt Binder
Users spent 24% more time on Instagram thanks to Reels
Ugh, fine, we'll watch the Reels.
Who shouldn't get verified on Instagram
"The platform is essentially saying, 'You're not going to be protected.'"
By Anna Iovine
You can add up to 5 links to your Instagram bio now
Personal website 🔗 a gift I want 🔗 a place for donations 🔗
Facebook likely owes you money. How to see if you're eligible.
Meta has agreed to pay out $725 million to Facebook users to settle a class action lawsuit concerning user privacy.
By Matt Binder
It's over for NFTs on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is throwing in the towel on NFTs.
As Meta democratizes marketing, here's what small businesses need to know to grow
Facebook and Instagram resources aim to close the gap for marginalized entrepreneurs.
Meta is working on a Twitter killer, but with a twist
A text-based, decentralized social network.
Why does everyone want to delete their Instagram account?
Perhaps it's time to say goodbye.
You can now post Facebook Reels up to 90 seconds long
Facebook Reels is catching up to Instagram Reels... which is catching up to TikTok.
Police are using Facebook chat logs to prosecute abortion seekers
Google, Meta, and online pharmacies can be required to turn data over to law enforcement in states where abortion is illegal.
Meta will amend its elitist cross-check program, sort of
The company will apply or partially apply 26 of 32 suggested changes from the Oversight Board.
Meta hacks 30% off the price of its Meta Quest Pro VR headset
The Meta Quest 2 is also about to get cheaper.
Meta has massive plans for VR, despite users not being that into it
The company has three new VR headsets in the pipeline.
Meta supports new platform preventing spread of minors' intimate images online
'Take It Down' aims to let young people under 18 take back control and protect their privacy.
Meta Verified details: What the change means for 'notable' users, and more
Would you pay $24-$30 per month for a verification badge on your Facebook and Instagram profiles?
By Matt Binder
Meta follows in Twitter's footsteps with new paid subscription model
Users once again paying to prove they are real people.
Instagram launches broadcast channels, a digital message board for creators
Broadcast channels will look like an inbox message, but you can't reply to them.
Meta Quest 2 vs PSVR2: How the two VR headsets stack up
Two headsets enter, and both leave looking pretty appealing.
By Alex Perry