Meta rolls out ‘Teen Accounts’ feature to FB, Messenger

Meta rolls out ‘Teen Accounts’ feature to FB, Messenger

Meta Platforms is rolling out its ‘Teen Accounts’ feature to Facebook and Messenger yesterday, as it faces sustained criticism about not doing enough to protect young users from online harms.

The enhanced privacy and parental controls, which were introduced on Instagram last year, wi...


Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC

Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC

Meta Platforms  has signed a multi-year deal to become the first "official fan technology partner" of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), whose CEO was elected to the Facebook-parent's board in January.

Under the deal,


Meta to test Community Notes, based on X tech, in US

Meta to test Community Notes, based on X tech, in US

Meta will begin testing ‘Community Notes’ in the US from March 18, using a technology developed by Elon Musk-owned X, two months after the Facebook parent decided to scrap its fact-checking programme amid pressure from conservatives.

As part of the move, Meta will allow contributors ...


Sponsored Snaps

Sponsored Snaps introduced in India

Snapchat has launched ‘Sponsored Snaps’ in India, a high-visibility ad format designed to help brands connect with users through immersive visual storytelling. This full-screen vertical video ad, delivered directly to Snapchatters’ Chat inbox, marks a significant evolution in the platform’s advertising ecosystem. AJIO has become the first brand ...