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Ads Coming to Threads: Meta Prepares for Sponsored Content

Despite no ads being tested yet in Threads, Meta is laying the groundwork with a new 'Sponsored' badge. Threads chief Adam Mosseri hinted that advertisement integration is on the way, possibly by n...

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Meta Oversight Board Reviews Political Violence Posts in Venezuela

In light of the contested Venezuelan presidential elections, Meta’s Oversight Board is examining two contentious posts on Facebook and Instagram. The focus is on posts mentioning armed grupos and t...

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Meta and Snap Set to Unveil Rival AR Glasses Next Month

Next month, Snap and Meta will showcase their latest AR glasses. Snap's fifth generation Spectacles and Meta's Orion glasses are set to debut, though neither will be available for purchase yet as t...

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Meta Puts GTA: San Andreas VR Project on Hold Indefinitely

Meta has announced that the VR version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is 'on hold indefinitely'. Initially revealed in 2021 for the Meta Quest 2, the project faced delays while focusing on other ...

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Threads Introduces New Features: Scheduling, Drafts, and Enhanced Analytics

Meta is rolling out exciting new features on Threads, including the ability to save multiple drafts, customize homepages, and access insightful analytics. These updates aim to enhance user experien...

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Meta Shuts Down CrowdTangle: What It Means for Social Media Research

Meta officially shuts down CrowdTangle, a crucial tool for social media research, replacing it with MCL, which is less accessible to users. Discover the impact of this change for academics and jour...