Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram
Read full article: Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, InstagramMeta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking.
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
Read full article: Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account contentThe Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading.
Designer Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain after 14 years fusing couture craft with pop-era bravado
Read full article: Designer Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain after 14 years fusing couture craft with pop-era bravadoDesigner Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of the Balmain fashion house after 14 hugely visible years.
Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Read full article: Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 contentMeta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.
Instagram's 'deliberate design choices' make it unsafe for teens despite Meta promises, report says
Read full article: Instagram's 'deliberate design choices' make it unsafe for teens despite Meta promises, report saysDespite years of congressional hearings, academic research, whistleblowers and testimony from parents and teenagers about the harms of Instagram, Meta’s wildly popular app has failed to protect children with its “woefully ineffective” safety measures, according to a new report from former employee and whistleblower Arturo Bejar and four nonprofit groups.
Oakland County man accused of threatening social media influencer using AI-generated nude images
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of threatening social media influencer using AI-generated nude imagesAn Oakland County man is facing federal charges for allegedly cyberstalking a woman and sending her AI-generated nude images of her.
Massive Meta-backed data center proposal sparks debate in Livingston County over farmland, resources
Read full article: Massive Meta-backed data center proposal sparks debate in Livingston County over farmland, resourcesA proposal to build a massive data center on more than 1,000 acres of farmland in Livingston County has sparked intense community debate, with residents set to voice their concerns at a township meeting Tuesday evening.
Fonda, DiCaprio, Streisand and more mourn the death of Robert Redford
Read full article: Fonda, DiCaprio, Streisand and more mourn the death of Robert RedfordHollywood figures and fans of movies mourned the death of Robert Redford, expressing affection and admiration for the Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema.
New Banksy mural of a judge beating a protester to be removed from outside London court
Read full article: New Banksy mural of a judge beating a protester to be removed from outside London courtA new Banksy mural showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from outside a London court.
Swift start: Iga Swiatek easily wins at US Open, but she's here to talk about Taylor and Travis
Read full article: Swift start: Iga Swiatek easily wins at US Open, but she's here to talk about Taylor and TravisIga Swiatek had an easy start to her quest to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same year, needing just an hour to beat Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2.
Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit
Read full article: Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuitLawyers for the media giant Meta says a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, should be thrown out.
Instagram has a new map to show others your location -- how to check if yours is on or off
Read full article: Instagram has a new map to show others your location -- how to check if yours is on or offInstagram has a new map feature designed to connect users by sharing their locations, but there’s a way to check if yours is turned on or off.
Morning 4: Michigan officials want you to check trees for signs of Asian longhorned beetles -- and other stories
Read full article: Morning 4: Michigan officials want you to check trees for signs of Asian longhorned beetles -- and other storiesMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Instagram’s new location-sharing map: How to check if yours is on, who can see it
Read full article: Instagram’s new location-sharing map: How to check if yours is on, who can see itInstagram just rolled out a new location-sharing map feature. Here's what to know about who can see your location, how to turn the feature on or off and more.
Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children
Read full article: Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize childrenInstagram parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens who use its platforms, including information about accounts that message them and an option to block and report accounts with one tap.
Starbucks unlocks secret menu, launches $25K drink contest -- what to know
Read full article: Starbucks unlocks secret menu, launches $25K drink contest -- what to knowStarbucks adds secretive drinks to its menu. Plus, do you think you have what it takes to pick the chains favorite new drink. Here's what to know.
Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post 'a bit of a distraction'
Read full article: Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post 'a bit of a distraction'Former FBI director James Comey says that he’s still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president’s assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service."
Meta's first quarter earnings, revenue beat Wall Street's expectations
Read full article: Meta's first quarter earnings, revenue beat Wall Street's expectationsInstagram and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. posted better-than-expected results Wednesday for the first quarter thanks to strong advertising revenue on its social media platforms.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case
Read full article: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust caseMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is emphasizing that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he liked the companies — not to cut competition as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust trial.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says
Read full article: Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email saysMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once considered separating Instagram from its parent company due to worries about antitrust litigation.
Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Read full article: Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and InstagramFacebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content.
Meta to start testing crowd-sourced fact-checking, based on X example, next week
Read full article: Meta to start testing crowd-sourced fact-checking, based on X example, next weekFacebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg
Read full article: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle TrachtenbergSarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively are among those paying tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, who died Wednesday.
Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scams
Read full article: Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scamsFacebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms, as well as general text messages.
Detroit Pistons, Comerica Bank unveil ‘SHOP313 Pop-Up’ showcasing 28 small businesses this season
Read full article: Detroit Pistons, Comerica Bank unveil ‘SHOP313 Pop-Up’ showcasing 28 small businesses this seasonThe Detroit Pistons and Comerica Bank announced a collaboration, SHOP313 Pop-Up Shops, presented by Comerica, that will showcase 28 Michigan-based small businesses during the 2024-25 NBA season beginning Jan. 31.
On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?
Read full article: On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?As the future of social media platforms such as TikTok remains unknown, a younger generation of farmers is relying on social media to connect with audiences outside agriculture.
Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account
Read full article: Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS accountSome Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves automatically following the accounts of President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance this week after the president was inaugurated.
Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the US
Read full article: Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the USTikTok content creators who make a living promoting their businesses and personal brands on the app were afraid that they would have to find new ways to engage consumers and make money as the app’s future in the United States remained uncertain.
Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disaster
Read full article: Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disasterWeaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue.
Celebrities among those who lost homes as devastating Los Angeles fires
Read full article: Celebrities among those who lost homes as devastating Los Angeles firesWildfires that are burning in and around Los Angeles have burned the homes of several celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton.
Detroit man arrested after authorities find thousands of child sexually explicit images, videos in his phone
Read full article: Detroit man arrested after authorities find thousands of child sexually explicit images, videos in his phoneA Detroit man was arrested for having several thousands of images and videos of child sexually explicit content, according to authorities.
Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push
Read full article: Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI pushMeta Platforms Inc. has posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results fueled by its advertising revenue growth and its push to incorporate artificial intelligence.
Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico
Read full article: Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto RicoPuerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election a month after appearing at a rally for the candidate.
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Read full article: Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigationGoogle, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Police arrest 15-year old for making social media threats against DC schools
Read full article: Police arrest 15-year old for making social media threats against DC schoolsPolice on Friday arrested a 15-year old boy on charges related to threats on social media that prompted an increased police presence at multiple schools in the nation's capital.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Read full article: Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect childrenInstagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.
The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days
Read full article: The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 daysOn the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested.
Jack White will perform at St. Andrew’s Hall next week
Read full article: Jack White will perform at St. Andrew’s Hall next weekAfter Jack White posted a super cryptic post on Instagram alluding a concert in Detroit, the hometown hero just announced he will be performing at St. Andrew’s Hall on Monday, Aug. 5.
European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
Read full article: European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free optionEuropean Union regulators have accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.
Uvalde families sue Meta and Call of Duty maker on second anniversary of school attack
Read full article: Uvalde families sue Meta and Call of Duty maker on second anniversary of school attackThe families of a group of victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new lawsuits against Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, the maker of the video game Call of Duty and the gun company that made the assault rifle used in the shooting.
Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures
Read full article: Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measuresThe European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platforms.
Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too
Read full article: Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise tooWhile a bill to ban TikTok if it doesn't change owners has received President Joe Biden's signature, it could still be years before the popular video-sharing app is actually blocked from U.S. app stores — if it is blocked at all.
Japan's royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world's oldest monarchy tries to draw youth
Read full article: Japan's royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world's oldest monarchy tries to draw youthJapan’s imperial family has made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of 'awesome' baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post
Read full article: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of 'awesome' baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram postStar couple Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brand
Read full article: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brandMeghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Instagram to tease a new brand that records show could feature jams, household items, cookbooks and cutlery.
Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds
Read full article: Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey findsNearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don’t have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeovers
Read full article: State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeoversA group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta expressing concern over what they say is dramatic uptick of consumer complaints about account takeovers and lockouts.
Social media outages hurt small businesses -- so it's important to have a backup plan
Read full article: Social media outages hurt small businesses -- so it's important to have a backup planThe Meta outage that affected Facebook, Messenger and Instagram for a few hours on Tuesday was an inconvenience for most.
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
Read full article: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outageA technical issue had caused widespread login issues for more than an hour across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms
Read full article: The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platformsThe European Union is expanding its strict digital rulebook to almost all online platforms in the bloc.
Court documents underscore Meta's 'historical reluctance' to protect children on Instagram
Read full article: Court documents underscore Meta's 'historical reluctance' to protect children on InstagramNewly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta underscore the company’s historical reluctance to keep children safe on its platforms.
Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens' Instagram and Facebook feeds
Read full article: Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens' Instagram and Facebook feedsMeta says it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
Facebook parent sued by New Mexico alleging it has failed to shield children from predators
Read full article: Facebook parent sued by New Mexico alleging it has failed to shield children from predatorsNew Mexico's attorney general is suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram claiming it failed to protect underage users from exposure to child sexual abuse material and let adults solicit pornographic imagery from them.
Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case
Read full article: Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy caseThe parent company of Instagram and Facebook has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company that would prohibit it from profiting from data it collects on users under 18.
Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave
Read full article: Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat waveThe deaths of two people, muggings and a dangerous heat wave left legions of Taylor Swift's Brazilian fans angry and disappointed in the three-day Rio de Janeiro leg of the pop superstar’s Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert
Read full article: Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concertTaylor Swift has postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show.
A Meta engineer saw his own child face harassment on Instagram. Now, he's testifying before Congress
Read full article: A Meta engineer saw his own child face harassment on Instagram. Now, he's testifying before CongressOn the same day whistleblower Frances Haugen was testifying before Congress about the harms of Facebook and Instagram to children in the fall of 2021, Arturo Béjar, then a contractor at the social media giant, sent an email to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the same topic.
Meta rolls out paid ad-free option for European Facebook and Insta users after privacy ruling
Read full article: Meta rolls out paid ad-free option for European Facebook and Insta users after privacy rulingFacebook and Instagram users in Europe are getting the option to pay for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules.
States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health
Read full article: States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental healthDozens of U.S. states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.
States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health
Read full article: States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental healthDozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.