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AOC calls Facebook a ‘cancer to democracy’ after Meta rebrandAOC calls Facebook a ‘cancer to democracy’ after Meta rebrand
Facebook’s new name is MetaFacebook’s new name is Meta
Kim Lyons
Instagram’s link stickers are rolling out to everyoneInstagram’s link stickers are rolling out to everyone
A new Facebook whistleblower has come forward with more allegationsA new Facebook whistleblower has come forward with more allegations
Snapchat ‘family center’ might let parents know who is in their teens’ DMsSnapchat ‘family center’ might let parents know who is in their teens’ DMs
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify before the Senate following Instagram reportsMark Zuckerberg called to testify before the Senate following Instagram reports
Instagram finally lets everyone post pictures from the desktopInstagram finally lets everyone post pictures from the desktop
Facebook says it will ban content that sexually harasses celebritiesFacebook says it will ban content that sexually harasses celebrities
Instagram’s outages were so bad the app will now alert users when the service goes downInstagram’s outages were so bad the app will now alert users when the service goes down
Facebook Oversight board also very interested in what Frances Haugen has to sayFacebook Oversight board also very interested in what Frances Haugen has to say
Instagram to introduce ‘take a break’ feature and ‘nudge’ teens away from harmful contentInstagram to introduce ‘take a break’ feature and ‘nudge’ teens away from harmful content
Facebook says outage affecting Instagram, Messenger, and more has been fixedFacebook says outage affecting Instagram, Messenger, and more has been fixed
The Facebook whistleblower hearing unearthed the danger of engagement algorithmsThe Facebook whistleblower hearing unearthed the danger of engagement algorithms
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Verge Tech Survey 2021

After a year of the pandemic, we asked Americans if their trust in big tech companies has changed — and if the biggest ones should be broken up

Elizabeth Lopatto
Facebook is back online after a massive outage that also took down Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and OculusFacebook is back online after a massive outage that also took down Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Oculus

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