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Meta Revives Facial Recognition for Enhanced Security Against Scams

Meta is testing new facial recognition tools on Facebook and Instagram to combat scams and protect users from celeb-bait ads. The features aim to enhance account recovery and improve security for b...

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: A Global Best-Seller

Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses are gaining popularity worldwide, leading in sales across 60% of stores in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As Meta enhances AI features, the demand continues to ri...

DOJ prosecutionDemocratic lawmakers advocating for taxpayer privacy against tax prep companies

Democrats Urge DOJ to Prosecute Tax Prep Companies for Sharing User Data with Meta, Google

A group of Democratic lawmakers is urging the Justice Department to prosecute tax preparation companies accused of sharing taxpayer data with Meta and Google. This call follows a report revealing n...

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WhatsApp Introduces Built-in Contact Manager for Enhanced Privacy

WhatsApp is rolling out a contact manager that allows users to save contacts directly in the app, improving accessibility and privacy. This feature uses innovative storage technology, ensuring info...

celebrity jetsMeta suspends accounts tracking celebrity private jets, including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

Meta Suspends Celebrity Jet-Tracking Accounts on Threads and Instagram

Meta has suspended several accounts tracking celebrity private jets, including those of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, citing privacy concerns and the risk of physical harm. Jack Sweeney, who manag...

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Threads Introduces Activity Status: See Who's Online in Real-Time

Meta's Threads adds an activity status feature, allowing users to see when others are online in their feed. Adam Mosseri explains how this will enhance real-time engagement. Users can opt-out of sh...