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Meta’s new editing features for Instagram and Facebook Reels
In a race to compete for the best social media app, Meta has just added a new set of features and editing tools to Facebook and Instagram Reels, allowing for a smoother process of editing, creating, and scheduling content. This is fueled by its competitor, TikTok, and their continuous rise in popularity. The most…
Read MoreFacebook has changed its name to Meta
Facebook has rebranded itself and is altering its corporate name to Meta, to reflect its focus on establishing the “metaverse.” But, what does this really mean? Welcome to Meta The name change, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed at the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28th, is designed to signify the internet giant’s aim…
Read MoreFacebook is testing out ads within its VR headsets
Earlier in June, Facebook revealed that it began testing advertisements that will appear in its Oculus virtual reality headsets. The firm said in May that it would begin displaying advertisements within the Oculus mobile app, but the revelation in June marked the first time the social media giant claims it will show ads within its…
Read MoreWhy Facebook Marketplace is the best place to sell
Throughout the pandemic, my social media feeds have been filled with friends donating, selling, and buying secondhand items. Chock it up to boredom while sheltering-in-place or an easy route to make an extra dollar, resale is on the rise. And the current leader of the pack: Facebook Marketplace. Launched in 2016, Marketplace was established…
Read MoreFacebook wants you to read before posting articles
In an effort to promote a philosophy of “more informed sharing,” if you try to share an article without first reading it, Facebook will now warn you that you should reconsider. Earlier this week, the social media company revealed that it is going to begin testing a new feature that will require users to…
Read MoreFacebook releasing its first digital currency this year
Diem, backed by Facebook, is about to launch its first digital currency later this year. The project, formerly known as Libra, was initially proposed by Facebook back in 2019. What is Diem? Diem is a permissioned blockchain-based payment system. A private currency introduced as a cryptocurrency is also part of the initiative. Unfortunately, the…
Read MoreSparked is Facebook’s new speed dating app
If you’re finding it hard to get any luck on dating apps right now during the pandemic, Facebook has your back. Sparked is the new speed dating app developed by the company. What is Sparked? The social media giant’s New Product Experimentation (NPE) team released the new dating app to make speed dating easier…
Read MoreFacebook is creating a version of Instagram for kids?
According to recent news, Facebook has begun building a version of Instagram for kids, targeted at youth ages 13 and under. The parent company of Instagram is expected to introduce this restricted version of the social media app sometime in the next year. The new version of Instagram is meant to be kid-friendly, allowing Facebook…
Read MoreFacebook is working hard on VR and AR
Some newly released data has revealed that Facebook currently has around 10,000 employees who are working on virtual and augmented reality-related projects. This information was detailed in a study by The Information, which was based on the company’s organizational data. The tech giant’s Reality Labs division has recently been rumored to account for 20…
Read MoreWhatsApp now requires you to share personal data with Facebook
WhatsApp, the immensely used instant messaging app, was bought by Facebook in 2018. Along with Instagram, Facebook owns the four most downloaded apps of the decade. In its latest privacy policy update, the app included a notification requiring all its users to agree to sharing personal data and information with its parent company, Facebook.…
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