Apple and Facebook parent Meta Platforms are fighting again. The iPhone maker has slammed Meta, accusing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram of making numerous requests to access Apple’s software tools in ways that could risk user privacy and security. The remarks highlight the intensifying rivalry between the two tech giants.Under the European Union’s…
Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg Former US President and President-elect Donald Trump dined Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Florida.The meeting comes as a crucial interaction between the Facebook founder and the Republican politician who was once banned from the social media platforms.Zuckerberg was among several business leaders invited…
Mark Zuckerberg, head of Meta (the parent company of Facebook), had dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida resort on Wednesday night, a meeting that might show they’re trying to get along better after years of not liking each other.The dinner comes after Trump had often criticized Zuckerberg and his social media platforms. In…
Facebook-parent Meta has taken down over two million accounts connected to scam centres across Southeast Asia and the Middle East this year. These accounts were linked to criminal organisations that employ tactics like “pig butchering” to deceive people globally through various platforms, including messaging apps, dating sites, social media, and crypto apps. Meta is actively…
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg recently threw a party for his wife Priscilla Chan. Sharing photos from what appears to be a 70s theme-based party, the Meta CEO captioned the post “Disco queen wanted a party 🪩”. The photo shows the couple – dressed in shimmery clothes, smiling, kissing and enjoying the party. The post is…
Tensions are escalating in the U.K. as banks and payment companies grapple with social media firms over who should bear the cost of compensating victims of online fraud. Starting October 7, banks will be required to reimburse up to £85,000 to victims of authorized push payment (APP) fraud, a scam where criminals trick people into…
Teachers are the guiding light in our lives. Teacher’s Day is one of those events when we stop to reflect on the immense impact teachers have had on our lives, and how much they have shaped us into who we are today. More than just giving them cards or little gifts, maybe this Teacher’s Day,…
Meta Platforms Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg alleged that Facebook was “pressured” by the US government to censor content related to Covid-19 during the global pandemic and that he regrets the company’s decision to accede to the demands.“In 2021, senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured our teams for…
Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his YouTube channel, expanding his presence in the world of social media. Already having a massive following on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, Ronaldo’s debut on the Google-owned platform was nothing short of a surprise for his fans.“The wait is over 👀🎬 My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and…
Another big fight is brewing between telecom operators — Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone-Idea — and internet giants over the regulation of over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Telecom industry body COAI has called for bringing popular messaging and video call apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Meet under the ambit of telecom licences, arguing that they contribute…
