Category: Facebook
How to Turn Off and Disable Read Receipts in Facebook Messenger – Finally!
It’s no secret that one of bigger safety issues on Facebook has been the inability to turn off read receipts in Facebook Messenger; there has been no way to stop someone from knowing if you’ve read their FB Messenger message. So abusers, stalkers, bullies, and other bad actors have always been able to know whether you saw a message that they sent you, because the ‘read’ flag was automatically set to “read” as soon as you opened the message. Now, with very little, if any, fanfare, Facebook has rolled out a way to stop someone from knowing that you have read their message.
Facebook Meta Responds to Lawsuit Filed by 33 State Attorneys General Plus 9 More
Facebook parent company Meta has responded to a coordinated series of lawsuits (list of states and the complaint below) which include one filed in Federal court on behalf of 33 states and state Attorneys General, and 9 other related suits each filed in individual states in state court.
How to Change the Images in the Photo Block on Your Facebook Page Sidebar
Looking to change the images in the block of photos on your Facebook profile sidebar, and getting frustrated trying to figure out how to do it? One of the first things people notice when they visit your Facebook page is the photo block, yet it seems as if Facebook just picks whatever images it wants to display there, without giving you any control over it; and it seems like it because it’s true! But you can change them, and we’re going to tell you how!
How to Take a Break from a Facebook Friend – and What it Does
Do you wonder how Facebook’s ‘Take a Break’ from a friend feature works? If you Take a Break from a Facebook friend are they blocked? (No) If you invoke Take a Break on a friend, can they still see your profile? (Yes) Are you tired of seeing updates from certain friends on Facebook? (It happens.) Do you need a break from someone’s constant negative posts? (Who doesn’t?) Will they know that you took a break? (No, not if you don’t tell them.) Here’s everything you need to know about Facebook’s Take a Break feature, including how to do it, and as importantly, how to undo it.
Meta’s Grand Misstep: EU’s Top Court Decimates Legal Ground for Facebook’s Targeted Ads
This Independence Day was nothing short of explosive for Meta, and not in the festive sense. The tech behemoth, alongside its industry cohorts, got a shocking present from the European Union’s top court. The verdict? A full-frontal attack on the legal framework that supports Meta’s key business model of targeted advertising.
Dissecting Meta’s Newest Venture: Threads – The Twitter Rival
Curious minds are buzzing around Meta’s newest venture: Threads. This Twitter-competitor is yet another addition to Meta’s social media empire and our readers have been itching to know more. What is Threads? How does it work? And how does it compete with Twitter? Rest assured, we’ve got the answers.
Meta Aims to Enable Direct App Downloads Via Facebook Ads in the EU
The social media giant, Meta, is on track to expand its boundaries, eyeing a new opportunity in the app distribution domain. This move will pave the way for Meta to potentially rival tech behemoths Google and Apple’s app stores. Specifically, the company is developing plans to allow Facebook users within the European Union to directly download apps via Facebook ads.
Meta Plans to Suspend News Distribution on Facebook and Instagram in Canada Amid New Legislation
In response to the passing of the Online News Act by the Canadian Senate, tech giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is preparing to cease the dissemination of news on these platforms within Canada. This decision arises in direct reaction to Bill C-18, a legislative piece that requires tech companies such as Meta and Google to negotiate agreements with news publishers regarding compensation for the usage of their content.
Meta’s ‘Voicebox’ AI Can Imitate Human Voices, But Public Release Withheld Due to Misuse Concerns
The social media giant, Meta, recently unveiled a revolutionary AI model designed to reproduce human voices. Named ‘Voicebox’, the multilingual model is capable of speaking six languages. In a remarkable technological stride, this innovation has brought a new dimension to generative AI for speech. Despite this significant advancement, Meta has chosen not to release this model publicly, primarily due to concerns over potential misuse and misapplication of the technology.
Concerns Raised Over Privacy Breach as Suicide Hotline Websites Transmit Sensitive Data to Facebook
In a worrisome revelation, dozens of mental health crisis center websites across the United States, which are designed to ensure the anonymity of users, have been discovered to discreetly transfer sensitive visitor data to Facebook, according to an investigation by The Markup. These websites, linked to the national mental health crisis 988 hotline, reportedly transmit user data through a tool known as Meta Pixel. This breach of privacy, particularly significant given the sensitive nature of the data involved, exposes users in critical emotional states to potential data misuse.
Guarding Your Digital Wallet: Navigating the Emerging Scam Menace on Social Marketplaces
Today, we’re drawing your attention to a sinister new scam flourishing on social marketplaces like Facebook’s Marketplace. This time, digital wallets are under threat, with the likes of Venmo, PayPal, and other cash transfer apps falling victim to these deceptive practices.
Meta News Censorship Trend: Facebook to Block News for Some Users in Canada
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is escalating its battle with the Canadian government over a proposed bill that would require online platforms to pay publishers and broadcasters for hosting their content. In response to the impending legislation, Meta announced that it will conduct tests on its platforms to limit news access for a small percentage of users in Canada.
Meta Threatens to Pull News Content from Facebook in California: A Familiar Playbook
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is once again flexing its muscles and employing a well-known strategy to combat California’s Journalism Preservation Act, a proposal that would require dominant platforms to pay news outlets for the distribution of their content.
Get Your Share of the Facebook Privacy Settlement: Cash In on Your Data!
Ah, Facebook and its infamous privacy scandals. Remember the good old days when Cambridge Analytica was mining user data like it was going out of style? Well, after years of legal battles and billions of dollars in fines, you can finally get a piece of the action
Apple’s Pioneering Leap into Mixed Reality Unsettles Meta’s Hasty Quest 3 Launch
Apple, renowned for its relentless innovation, is once again poised to reshape the technology landscape. With the imminent release of its highly-anticipated mixed reality headset, the Reality Pro, Apple is about to step into a new era, overshadowing the surprise announcement of Meta’s Quest 3.