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Oversight Board tells Meta to crack down on Facebook address doxxingOversight Board tells Meta to crack down on Facebook address doxxing
Vergecast: Facebook’s decline of daily users and Spotify’s publisher versus platform debateVergecast: Facebook’s decline of daily users and Spotify’s publisher versus platform debate
Snapchat and Facebook agree that the future of social media looks like TikTokSnapchat and Facebook agree that the future of social media looks like TikTok
Meta’s market value plunges by $230 billion in one dayMeta’s market value plunges by $230 billion in one day
Facebook lost daily users for the first time ever last quarterFacebook lost daily users for the first time ever last quarter
Zuckerberg’s dream of launching a cryptocurrency is officially overZuckerberg’s dream of launching a cryptocurrency is officially over
Meta adds 3D avatars to Instagram Stories, with updates for Messenger and FacebookMeta adds 3D avatars to Instagram Stories, with updates for Messenger and Facebook
Head of WhatsApp on releasing an iPad app: ‘We’d love to do it’Head of WhatsApp on releasing an iPad app: ‘We’d love to do it’
WhatsApp sets its sights on the USWhatsApp sets its sights on the US
Messenger’s end-to-end encrypted chats and calls are available to everyoneMessenger’s end-to-end encrypted chats and calls are available to everyone
Tech giants call on SCOTUS to let EPA regulate CO2 emissionsTech giants call on SCOTUS to let EPA regulate CO2 emissions
Facebook’s embattled cryptocurrency project is likely coming to an endFacebook’s embattled cryptocurrency project is likely coming to an end
Facebook’s plan to offer free internet in developing countries ended up costing users, WSJ reportsFacebook’s plan to offer free internet in developing countries ended up costing users, WSJ reports
Google denies Facebook collusion claims in new court filing and blog postGoogle denies Facebook collusion claims in new court filing and blog post
Messenger Kids’ new internet safety games are mostly teaching kids how to use MessengerMessenger Kids’ new internet safety games are mostly teaching kids how to use Messenger
Facebook and Instagram are reportedly exploring plans to make, showcase, and sell NFTsFacebook and Instagram are reportedly exploring plans to make, showcase, and sell NFTs
Democrats unveil bill to ban online ‘surveillance advertising’Democrats unveil bill to ban online ‘surveillance advertising’
Buy Nothing exploded on Facebook — now it wants a platform of its own

A new app hopes to be an independent platform for the wildly popular Buy Nothing groups

Mia Sato
Meta’s real antitrust problems are only beginningMeta’s real antitrust problems are only beginning
Judge says the FTC’s Meta monopoly lawsuit can go forwardJudge says the FTC’s Meta monopoly lawsuit can go forward
Facebook contractors threaten to stop work over missing paychecksFacebook contractors threaten to stop work over missing paychecks
Facebook is giving you homework to learn about its privacy settingsFacebook is giving you homework to learn about its privacy settings
France fines Google and Facebook for pushing tracking cookies on users with dark patternsFrance fines Google and Facebook for pushing tracking cookies on users with dark patterns
Turning Point is quietly building the next generation of conservative influencers

Influencer first, conservative second

Makena Kelly
Meta releases newsletter platform numbers, and it’s good news for SubstackMeta releases newsletter platform numbers, and it’s good news for Substack
Meta cracks down on phishing scams that use its trademarksMeta cracks down on phishing scams that use its trademarks
Meta alerts 50,000 users to targeting by ‘surveillance-for-hire’ companiesMeta alerts 50,000 users to targeting by ‘surveillance-for-hire’ companies
Ray-Ban Stories get software update adding Facebook Messenger supportRay-Ban Stories get software update adding Facebook Messenger support
Oversight Board raises alarm over Facebook’s role in Ethiopian conflictOversight Board raises alarm over Facebook’s role in Ethiopian conflict
Meta adds Quest 2, Portal, and Ray-Ban Stories updates to its bug bounty programMeta adds Quest 2, Portal, and Ray-Ban Stories updates to its bug bounty program
New social media transparency bill would force Facebook to open up to researchersNew social media transparency bill would force Facebook to open up to researchers
Facebook finally has live chat support for people who are locked out of their accountsFacebook finally has live chat support for people who are locked out of their accounts
Instagram decision to remove ayahuasca post overturned by Meta Oversight BoardInstagram decision to remove ayahuasca post overturned by Meta Oversight Board
WhatsApp launches cryptocurrency payments pilot in the USWhatsApp launches cryptocurrency payments pilot in the US
Facebook’s new professional profiles let creators unlock audience-growing toolsFacebook’s new professional profiles let creators unlock audience-growing tools
Instagram head Mosseri to face questions about child safety in Senate hearingInstagram head Mosseri to face questions about child safety in Senate hearing
Meta Portal now lets you view Facebook Stories hands-freeMeta Portal now lets you view Facebook Stories hands-free
How to recover when your Facebook account is hacked

There’s only so much you can do

David Strom
Meta’s kid-focused Messenger app is getting a dark mode and new voice effectsMeta’s kid-focused Messenger app is getting a dark mode and new voice effects
Meta has a ‘moral obligation’ to make its mental health research transparent, scientists sayMeta has a ‘moral obligation’ to make its mental health research transparent, scientists say

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