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The latest Facebook news and guides, all in one place. Navigating one of the largest social media networks and keeping up with everything Mark Zuckerberg up to is no easy task, but Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage to help keep you informed. Here’s everything you need to know about Facebook.
Facebook’s wants to turn basic link sharing into a paid feature
Meta is experimenting with charging users to share more than a couple of links on Facebook. While still a limited test, the change signals how basic platform features are increasingly being tied to paid subscriptions.
Meta might soon serve a ChatGPT-rival with an early morning social twist
Meta is reportedly working on an AI-powered experience that will deliver a personalized briefing based on your social activity in Facebook.
You can now block stolen video reposts on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is introducing a new Content Protection tool on Facebook that alerts creators when their videos are copied and lets them block or claim those reposts. The update aims to reduce unoriginal content and give creators more control over what happens to their work.
Whatsapp will soon let you chat with people on other messaging apps
WhatsApp is preparing a new interoperability feature that will let users in Europe message people on supported third-party apps directly from WhatsApp. The update isn’t live yet, but Meta says it’s coming soon as part of its DMA-driven compliance.
Friends can now join your Facebook Marketplace chats to help you negotiate the best deals
Meta just announced a host of new features headed to Facebook Marketplace that make shopping more collaborative and personalized.
Meta breathes new life into your Gen 1 Ray-Ban smart glasses
Meta’s v19.2 firmware quietly adds selectable video stabilization to Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1, making old glasses feel new again. Auto is strong out of the box, and you can dial in low, medium, or high.
Threads just made it easier to control which replies appear on your posts
Meta is rolling out new tools on Threads that let users review replies before they appear publicly and filter replies to focus on what matters.
Meta brings disappearing posts to Threads under a spooky name
Threads is getting a new ghost posts system that automatically vanishes the post after 24 hours and saves it in the personal archive.
Instagram’s Stories editor now gives you quick access to Meta’s AI editing tools
Meta is making it easier for users to access its AI-powered photo and video editing tools by adding them to Instagram's Stories editor.
Meta is killing Messenger on desktop, here’s what you need to do
Meta is pulling Messenger’s desktop apps. Windows shuts down on December 14, macOS gets a 60-day window.
Facebook’s AI now helps you pick your best photos and videos
Facebook is rolling out a new AI feature that suggests the best photos and videos to share from your camera roll.
Messaging on Threads just got a big upgrade with group chats
Meta is rolling out group chats on Threads, allowing up to 50 people in shared conversations. The feature enhances communication and will soon include link invites and improved inbox tools.
Just in case you missed it, Facebook job boards are back
Facebook is bringing back its job board on Marketplace in the U.S., targeting young adults and part-time seekers.
Samsung Galaxy XR is betting big on beating the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro
After years of hushed voices, Samsung could be finally bringing its Galaxy XR, a direct rival to the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro.
Instagram might come to your TV soon because Reels must be everywhere
Instagram is planning a TV app to bring vertical videos like Reels from your phone to TV screen. Meta hopes this move will let creators reach new audiences and give viewers a fresh way to enjoy Instagram.
Meta drops the language barrier for enjoying Reels from around the world
With new AI-powered translations, dubbing, and lip-syncing, your favorite creators can now “speak” in multiple languages — instantly. It’s fun, futuristic, and a little uncanny — and it might just change how the world watches Reels.
Instagram ‘swears’ your phone doesn’t listen to you to personalize ads
According to Adam Mosseri, Instagram doesn’t listen to our conversations to serve us personalized ads.
Meta invites you to peek through the lens of tomorrow at pop-up stores
Demos of the new Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses will be offered at several cities across the U.S.
Facebook Dating gets an AI chatbot to help you find love
Facebook Dating users can now simply ask an AI chatbot to find profiles with certain hobbies, skills, and locations, and get tailored recommendations to speed things up.
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses sell personal superintelligence. I’ll skip
Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are a peek into the future of wearable computing, but legitimate privacy and AI scares should keep you on the fence.
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses put a screen on your face without looking dorky
The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses start at $799 and come with an EMG wristband that allows effortless interactions. They will be available starting September 30 in the US.
5 things to expect at Meta Connect today, including smart glasses with a display
Meta is expected to showcase a new range of smart glasses at its annual developer conference.
ChatGPT and Gemini makers under probe over AI chatbot risk for kids
In addition to the FTC probe, the state of California has passed a bill that regulates AI chatbots and seeks to hold the companies accountable for harm done to users.