Tag: Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg wants to build a “metaverse”, but what is it?

Billionaire wants to build a virtual world rather than focusing their incredible wealth and resources on making our real world a better place.

Two years after Instagram blocked the “vaccines kill” hashtag, Facebook finally does the same

While it strives to battle misinformation on its platform, the fact that Facebook only blocked the “vaccines kill” hashtag now is concerning.

Facebook challenges Biden’s statement that social media is “killing people”

Facebook and Joe Biden butted heads at the weekend and Facebook is none to pleased with the President’s comments.

Google, Facebook and Twitter put Hong Kong’s government on notice over doxing laws

Concerns continue to be raised over Hong Kong and its newly amended data protection laws around doxing.

Are your friends becoming extremists? Facebook wants you to help them

Through Facebook’s Redirect Initiative, it hopes to combat extremism on the platform by employing friends,

Authorisation now required for those running Facebook political ads in SA

Facebook has expanded its tools for transparency on political ads by adding an authorisation process in South Africa and Zambia.

Instagram finally testing ability to post via desktop

The ability to post on Instagram via the browser app on desktop is something that users have been wanting for some time now.

Facebook hits first roadblock on road to VR advertising

“Blaston isn’t the best fit for this type of advertising test,” Revolution Games tells players now that Facebook is pushing forward with its VR advertising push.

Facebook’s Live Audio Rooms and Podcasts rolls out on iOS Stateside

The new offerings are only available to iOS users in the US for now, but we finally have a glimpse at Facebook’s Clubhouse and Greenhouse clones.

Facebook will highlight a satire provision in its terms of service

Facebook’s Oversight Board says it needs to be clearer about why users have content removed and a satire provision must be added to its Hateful Content Community Policy.

Facebook’s new Podcasts feature expected next week

The new Podcasts feature is expected to begin rollout on 22nd June, with users able to publish to their Page, share and clip content.

Facebook reportedly has a smartwatch with detachable display and cameras

The social media company is reportedly getting into the smartwatch business, but Facebook is yet to confirm whether it’s true.

Facebook and Reuters partner to offer free online Digital Journalism Course

The newly announced Digital Journalism Course will be offered in eight countries, including South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.

Facebook implements new features to lessen spread of misinformation

Facebook has improved how it alerts users about Pages spreading misinformation but watch out, your account can now be flagged as well.

Pro-Palestine activists are trashing the Facebook app’s rating in app stores

With reports of censorship over Pro-Palestinian posts on Facebook, now the company’s app is being trashed on the App Store and Play Store.

Facebook snubs Communications Committee at 11th hour

The DA’s Phumzile Van Damme described the move as “”Cowardly. Ill-advised. Ordering a storm unprovoked”.

Information Regulator exploring legal action against WhatsApp

Having exhausted its options, the Information Regulator is briefing attorneys to prepare an opinion on the way forward in terms of litigation.

DA to ask Facebook about plans to handle election misinformation

The DA, and Phumzile Van Damme in particular, plan to probe Facebook on election misinformation during a Parliamentary meeting on 25th May.