This AI tool from Meta called ‘Animated Drawings’ transforms your drawings into playful animations
Imagine drawing a character on paper and then watching it move on your screen. That is now possible thanks to Animated Drawings, an AI tool from Meta that can turn your hand-drawn characters into simple animations in just a few seconds. How It Works Users upload a photo of a drawing. The site then asks […]
Meta just deleted pages of Filipino influencers with millions of followers
In a powerful and unprecedented move, the social media landscape in the Philippines is undergoing a dramatic shift. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has begun a major purge, taking down the pages of at least 20 high-profile influencers who were found to be promoting illegal online gambling. This isn’t just a slap on the […]
DICT (Philippines), sinulatan si Mark Zuckerberg: “Stop the Deepfakes on Facebook!”
We all know how much Filipinos use Facebook. So, this piece of news is definitely something we should all be aware of. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the Philippines recently sent a formal letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook. Their main point? The alarming proliferation […]
Meta’s Lawsuit Against “Nudify” Apps Draws a Line in the Sand
In the ever-evolving, sometimes downright unsettling world of AI, a new kind of digital menace has been quietly, and not-so-quietly, spreading: “nudify” apps. These tools use artificial intelligence to strip away clothing from photos, creating non-consensual nude or sexually explicit images from perfectly innocent pictures. Now, Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is […]
Meta Unleashes a Solo AI App on the World
Meta, the company that practically is social media, just made a seriously interesting move in the AI arms race. We’re talking about a brand new, standalone Meta AI app, and yeah, the not-so-subtle message is clear: they’re stepping directly into the ring with the big hitters like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. You might have […]
Fake Pages, Comment Spam, and Clickbait? Facebook’s Done With It
If your Facebook feed’s been looking a little too copy-paste lately, you’re not alone—and Meta’s taking action. The platform is rolling out a new wave of changes aimed at cutting down spammy content and cleaning up fake engagement. TL;DR? Facebook wants more authenticity and less algorithm-chasing fluff. What’s Changing? Meta’s drawing a clearer line between […]
Would you let AI comment for you? Instagram might give you no choice
Meta is once again testing the waters with artificial intelligence—this time with AI-generated comment suggestions on Instagram. The feature, spotted in testing, is designed to help users engage more easily by suggesting auto-generated comments based on the content of a post. While this sounds convenient, it also raises questions about authenticity in online interactions. How […]
“Reels” to be a different app from Instagram
Hit them while they’re down; that seems to be Instagram’s mantra as they take on TikTok. Taking advantage of TikTok’s recent conflict with the U.S. Government, Instagram is considering developing a stand-alone app based on its Reels feature. Instagram is considering the possibility of developing a standalone app that would build upon the Reels feature […]
Meta launches “Edits” app to rival CapCut amid TikTok ban controversy
The recent ban on TikTok in the US wasn’t the only shake-up in the tech space—ByteDance’s popular video editing app, CapCut, was also pulled from the market. Wasting no time, Meta has stepped in with its own solution: a new video editing app for creators, aptly named Edits. Currently available for pre-order on the US […]
Mark Zuckerberg criticizes Apple’s lack of innovation
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg likely hit a nerve with his recent criticism. He stated in a podcast about Apple’s lack of innovation “in a while.” “I feel like they (Apple) haven’t really invented anything great in a while. It’s like Steve Jobs invented the iPhone and now they’re just kind of sitting on it 20 […]
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is now the fourth richest person in the world with $201 billion!
Mark Zuckerberg’s wealth is majorly tied to Meta Platforms stock. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is gaining momentum in terms of wealth. He is now the world’s fourth richest person with a whopping personal fortune of $ 201 billion in 2024, from the “meager” $73.4 billion. Here are the members of the $200 billion club: Zuckerberg’s […]
Instagram new feature: Unskippable ads that you can’t scroll past
Instagram is testing a new feature called “ad breaks” that forces users to watch an ad for a set time before continuing to scroll through their feed. This has caused a stir among users, with reports surfacing on platforms like Reddit. Mandatory Ad Breaks Interrupt Scrolling According to a Reddit user’s screenshot, encountering an “ad break” icon with […]
Facebook Messenger now with HD photos, shared albums, QR codes, and larger file limits
Meta announced a wave of new features for Facebook Messenger, enhancing photo sharing, collaboration, and file transfer capabilities. Sharper Snapshots: Say goodbye to blurry photo messages! Messenger now allows you to send “HD photos.” Simply select an image and toggle the new “HD” option before sending to ensure your photos arrive in crisp detail. Shared […]
Facebook accused of sharing your private messages with Netflix
A recent antitrust lawsuit has ignited privacy concerns, accusing Meta (Facebook’s parent company) of granting Netflix access to users’ private Messenger messages. This alleged data breach, if true, raises serious questions about user trust, corporate ethics, and potential anti-competitive practices. Unveiling a Troubling Deal The lawsuit sheds light on a complex web of agreements between […]
No more snooping! Messenger enables end-to-end encryption by default
After years of promises and delays, Meta has finally started rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for one-on-one chats and calls in Messenger. This means by default, only you and the person you’re communicating with can see your conversations, ensuring greater privacy and security. Long Road to Default Encryption Meta first introduced E2EE as an opt-in […]
Elon Musk calls Mark Zuckerberg a ‘chicken’ after Zuck says “time to move on”
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s much-anticipated cage fight is off, after Zuckerberg said that Musk was not taking the fight seriously Zuckerberg said that he had offered Musk a real date and had even gotten Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), to organize the fight for charity. However, Musk had refused […]
Threads’ daily active users drop by half in one week
Threads, Meta’s new social media app, had a strong start when it launched on July 7. The app quickly amassed over 49 million daily active users on Android worldwide. However, that number has since declined significantly to 23.6 million by July 14 Threads: A Promising Start, But Challenges Remain There are a few possible explanations […]
Twitter vs. Threads: What’s the difference?
Threads, a direct competitor to Twitter, is the newest member of Meta’s family of applications and was only released last weel. Despite Elon Musk’s microblogging platform threatening legal action as a result, Threads attracted over 10 million users in only one day Both apps are the same, so why even bother trying the Threads app? […]
Threads users can finally delete their accounts without losing their Instagram
As the Twitter alternative is fueled by photo-focused social media, threads started to appear earlier this week, and users enrolled using their Instagram login. Many people soon learned, however, that once an account is created on Threads, it cannot be deleted; it can only be disabled When the Threads username is deleted, everything on the […]
Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads
The intention to sue Meta for “unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and intellectual property” was stated in a legal letter sent by Twitter to Mark Zuckerberg According to the complaint, Meta employed a large number of ex-Twitter workers who had access to the company’s trade secrets and intellectual property, which Meta then exploited to […]
Messenger down? Users cannot send pictures and images
On Friday, internet users vented their emotions after learning that Messenger is experiencing problems sending media Screenshots about the issue can be seen below: The Messenger issue only happened for a while, around an hour, last July 7, 2023, around 6:00 pm. As of the time of writing this article however, it appears that the […]
Meta’s Threads app launches to huge success, attracts 10 million users in 7 hours
Meta launched a limited version of Threads, a direct competitor to Twitter, yesterday. Users can post text, images, and videos up to 5 minutes long, and like, comment, and re-share other people’s posts Despite the limited availability, the platform saw 10 million sign-ups in the first 7 hours. This is according to Meta CEO Mark […]
Meta’s Threads app aims to challenge twitter
Meta’s Twitter competitor, Threads, will be launched later this week on July 6. The app is already available for pre-order on the App Store, and an Android version will be released soon There is also a website for Threads, but it does not yet offer a login page or any other useful information. It is […]
Zucc and Musk to fight in the Octagon to acquire title of SocMed Overlord
The current and previous CEOs of Meta and Twitter, two significant social media companies, might have decided to square off in an electric cage at the Vegas Octagon! Yesterday, Elon Musk responded to rumors that Facebook is creating a Twitter-like platform. Musk was warned on Twitter that Zuckerberg had martial arts experience; in response, Musk joked […]
Meta faces €1.2 billion fine from EDPB for sharing private data!
Meta has just been slapped with a whopping €1.2 billion fine imposed by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA). This happened following the issue of transferring the personal data of European users to the United States. So, what exactly happened? Well, it turns out that Meta was getting a little too careless with the […]
