Missing children alerts are coming to your Instagram feed
Instagram is bringing Amber Alerts to users' feeds to help locate missing and abducted children. The new feature begins rolling out today.
A look into Texas’ controversial anti-censorship law HB 20
Laws surrounding the first amendment are oftentimes messy as exampled by Texas' controversial internet anti-censorship law, House Bill 20.
European Union looks to block Apple’s hardware ‘gatekeeping’
New legislation by the European Union puts Apple in a tough spot as the company will be forced to share previously exclusive hardware and software frameworks.
Meta to offset use of NFTs by ‘buying renewable energy’
There are valid environmental concerns about Meta's recent inclusion of NFTs in apps like Instagram. Here's what we know about how Meta plans to address them.
NFTs are coming to Instagram, with testing starting this week
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced on Monday that the ability to share NFTs on Instagram would begin testing this week.
Facebook abandons podcasts to keep chasing TikTok
Facebook is dropping its podcasting platform this summer and it all appears to be part of a larger focus on short-form video content by its parent company Meta.
Meta wants its next VR headset to replace your laptop
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't expect investments in virtual and augmented reality to pay off until at least 2030.
Meta says metaverse may take 5-10 years to fully come to life
Meta has hinted that it expects its metaverse to be a larger project with more advanced hardware and software than anyone can currently imagine.
Among Us VR, Ghostbusters, and more coming to Meta Quest 2
Meta Quest hosted its second annual Gaming Showcase and shared the new games that are coming to the VR headset.
You can now high-five in VR
Meta's updated hand tracking gets us closer to ditching VR controllers for good.
Instagram Reels now offer fundraising capabilities
Meta, Instagram's parent company, has announced a new fundraising tool for Instagram Reels as part of an Earth Day initiative. Here's how to add it your reels.
‘Live Forever’ mode seeks to erase death using the metaverse
Somnium Space wants to collect a massive amount of data on you, but not to sell. Rather, it seeks to create a metaverse digital avatar for when you pass on.
Meta could be releasing a ‘Quest 2 Pro’ this year
After the smashing success of the Quest 2 VR headset, Meta looks to up the ante with an even better sequel.
Victims of latest massive LAPSUS$ hack include Facebook, DHL
Hacking group LAPSUS$ has revealed its latest target: Globant, an IT and software development company whose clientele include the likes of tech giant Facebook.
How to clean up your social media accounts
It's time to clean up your social media accounts -- but don't panic. We'll show you how clean up your profiles, posts, timelines, and more in this handy guide.
Meetings in the metaverse? 52% of employees are open to it
The metaverse may be coming to a workplace near you, and a majority of workers are OK with that. Here's who is open to the metaverse and who is not.
How to unblock someone on Facebook
Decided that blocking that one person on Facebook isn't necessary anymore? Regardless of why, undoing it isn't hard. Here's how to unblock someone on Facebook.
Social media scammers stole a huge amount of money in 2021
Scammers targeting social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter stole at least $770 million from victims in 2021.
Messenger’s encrypted chats pick up user-friendly features
Messenger's Secret Conversations mode learns a few new tricks as Meta rolls out a feature-packed update.
New Meta and Nvidia supercomputer has terrifying potential
Meta (previously Facebook) has just announced that it's working on a supercomputer designed for AI research. The computer will learn from trillions of examples.
Meta’s new professional mode for content creators allows up to $35K in earnings
Meta has launched a professional platform for its creators to compete with the likes of TikTok and Twitter.
What does the metaverse mean for smart homes?
The metaverse will redefine how people use and interact with the internet and augmented realities. But will it affect smart home tech? Here's what we think.
Metaverse and 5G: The hollow buzzword match made in heaven
Do you feel cynical about the metaverse, 5G, or both? Good, because there's plenty of hollowness to both.
Why you should buy a Facebook Portal this Black Friday 2021
Facebook has discounted several of its Portal devices for Black Friday and we have the details on the best deals!
What is the metaverse? A deep dive into the ‘future of the internet’
What exactly is the metaverse, where did it start, and where is it going? In this article, we'll dive deep into the concept and the future of the metaverse.
Move over, Twitch: Facebook Gaming is steadily on the rise
There's been a lot of talk around streaming and the viability of certain platforms. Can Facebook Gaming make a dent in a crowded market?
Instagram is shutting down its Threads messaging app
Instagram’s stand-alone message app, Threads, will soon be shutting down as part of the ongoing consolidation of messaging apps by Meta.
Meta believes VR haptic gloves could unlock the future of the metaverse
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has shared its vision for the future of feeling sensations in VR.
Unity just made a blockbuster purchase with massive metaverse implications
Unity will acquire Weta Digital, the VFX company behind Avatar, Lord of the Rings, and more in a $1.625 billion deal.
Three reasons Facebook/Meta is shutting down its face recognition system
Given there are benefits that come from face recognition, why is Meta getting rid of the Facebook feature? We break it down.
You can soon react to WhatsApp messages with emojis, but it’s broken right now
WhatsApp will allow users to react to messages with one of six chosen emojis, but the feature seems to be broken right now.
Facebook is now called Meta, except not really. Let us explain
Facebook has rebranded itself as Meta, a 'social technology' company. But what does that even mean?
Facebook’s first-ever smartwatch reportedly looks like this
Facebook’s newly announced parent company, Meta, has reportedly been working on a smartwatch for much of this year. This is what it looks like.
Sorry, Meta: Epic Games is already winning the metaverse race
Meta is trying to build the metaverse, but the brand isn't cool enough to hang with Epic Games.