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Are Facebook and Instagram still down? Here’s what we know

Are you having trouble using Facebook and Instagram today? You aren't alone! Here's what you need to know about the big outage on March 5.
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I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened

The 5 best websites like Craigslist in 2024

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How to set your Facebook Feed to show most recent posts

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How to create multiple profiles on a Facebook account

The viral Facebook algorithm bypass post is nonsense.

Is the Facebook algorithm bypass a scam? Or is it a hack?

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How to delete or deactivate your Facebook account

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WhatsApp used to be one of my favorite apps. Now, I can’t stand it

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Facebook’s rebrand isn’t quite as drastic as Twitter’s

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Meta is reportedly working on a GPT-4 rival, and it could have dire consequences

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Meta is building a space-age ‘universal language translator’

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Why I gave up selling tech on Facebook Marketplace

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Facebook might get chatbots — and that could be a problem

A new report claims Facebook will soon get chatbots with personalities, but concerns have been raised over the implications for privacy and misinformation.
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Meta’s Facebook just reached another major milestone

Meta has revealed that for the first time, Facebook has more than 3 billion users – more than half of the global population that has the ability to access it.
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Facebook vows to restrict news access in Canada

Facebook owner Meta will restrict news access in Canada after lawmakers passed legislation designed to force it to pay news outlets for hosting their content.
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How to get your share of Facebook’s $750M settlement

Meta (formerly Facebook) might owe users between 2007 and 2022 money due to privacy infringement.
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Meta already verified me to influence elections — so why do I have to pay for a checkmark?

If you have to prove who you are and where you live to run political advertising on Facebook and Instagram, paying for a blue checkmark makes even less sense.
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Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps — now I can’t stand it

Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps on my phone. But as the years have gone on, I'm getting to the point where I can't stand it.
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If you can’t stand ads on Instagram, you’re going to hate this update

Instagram is already something of a nightmare when it comes to wading through advertisements, so, Meta decided to make it worse.
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Meta is planning a fresh round of job cuts, report claims

Following 11,000 layoffs in November, Meta is reportedly planning to embark on another round of cuts that could see thousands of additional positions go.
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Trump allowed to return to Facebook and Instagram

Donald Trump has been allowed by Meta to start posting again on Facebook and Instagram as he eyes a return to the White House.
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Are your Instagram comments not showing up? You’re not alone

Comments aren't showing up for some Instagram users. Here's everything we know about the issue and if it's going to be fixed.
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You’ll soon be able to use WhatsApp on more than one phone

WhatsApp is preparing to add a much-requested feature with multidevice support and companion mode.
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Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans

Meta has announced a number of new features for creators on its social media platforms, including one that lets creators make and sell NFTs on Instagram.
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Instagram and Facebook down? You’re not alone

Having trouble using Instagram and Facebook this morning? You're not alone. As of October 27, it looks like both sites are having issues.
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This new malware is targeting Facebook accounts – make sure yours is safe

Ducktail malware started as a threat to only Facebook Business accounts, but now everyone is in danger. Here's what you need to know to protect your account.
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What is a Facebook Pixel? Meta’s tracking tool, explained

Thinking about getting a Facebook Pixel? In this guide, we'll go over what it is and whether or not it's worth it.
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Meta found over 400 mobile apps ‘designed to steal’ Facebook logins

Meta has published a report detailing its discovery of over 400 mobile apps that were created to steal Facebook users' login information.
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Facebook’s new controls offer more customization of your Feed

Facebook is working on new Feed customization options, but it still plans to keep recommending posts to you.
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When is the best time to post on Facebook?

Trying to figure the most optimal time to post on Facebook for maximum exposure? It's a complicated answer, but we can help point you in the right direction.
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WhatsApp is copying two of Zoom’s best video-calling features

WhatsApp is rolling out the Call Links feature, making it easier for users to join audio and video calls with one tap. It's also testing 32-person video calls.
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Nintendo account sign-ins via Facebook, Twitter will be discontinued

Nintendo announced that fans won't be able to sign in to their Nintendo Account through Facebook and Twitter effective October 25.
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We may have just seen the Meta Quest Pro, and it looks super sleek

A prototype of the secret Meta headset was left behind in a hotel room and discovered by Facebook Gaming personality Ramiro Cardenas, aka Zectariuz Gaming.
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This severe TikTok vulnerability gives hackers 70 ways to steal your info

Testing by Microsoft revealed a major vulnerability in the Android version of TikTok. The exploit could give attackers full access to a user's account.