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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
A multiplayer Pac-Man game is coming to FacebookA multiplayer Pac-Man game is coming to Facebook
WhatsApp now lets you set all chats to disappear by defaultWhatsApp now lets you set all chats to disappear by default
Facebook Messenger is getting a built-in bill splitting featureFacebook Messenger is getting a built-in bill splitting feature
Facebook took down a fake Swiss scientist account that was part of an international misinfo campaignFacebook took down a fake Swiss scientist account that was part of an international misinfo campaign
How to arrange for your digital legacyHow to arrange for your digital legacy
Barbara Krasnoff
Why the metaverse is more than Mark Zuckerberg’s dreamWhy the metaverse is more than Mark Zuckerberg’s dream
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As tech founders resign, Congress loses its favorite targets

But they stand to gain a real chance at change

Makena Kelly
Frances Haugen is kicking Congress into gear on 230 reformFrances Haugen is kicking Congress into gear on 230 reform
Facebook removes block on searches for Kyle RittenhouseFacebook removes block on searches for Kyle Rittenhouse
The leader of Facebook’s stalled cryptocurrency project is leaving the companyThe leader of Facebook’s stalled cryptocurrency project is leaving the company
Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK regulatorMeta ordered to sell Giphy by UK regulator
Frances Haugen will testify before Congress again this weekFrances Haugen will testify before Congress again this week
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri to testify before CongressInstagram chief Adam Mosseri to testify before Congress
WhatsApp on the web gets a built-in sticker makerWhatsApp on the web gets a built-in sticker maker
Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iPhones with Pegasus spywareApple sues NSO Group for attacking iPhones with Pegasus spyware
Mitchell Clark and Richard Lawler
Facebook Messenger and Instagram may not get default end-to-end encryption until 2023Facebook Messenger and Instagram may not get default end-to-end encryption until 2023
Facebook is paying musicians and creators up to $50,000 to use its live audio featuresFacebook is paying musicians and creators up to $50,000 to use its live audio features
Several states are investigating how Instagram keeps kids on the platformSeveral states are investigating how Instagram keeps kids on the platform
Facebook tests giving more control of News Feed content to users againFacebook tests giving more control of News Feed content to users again
Instagram to shut down Threads as Meta consolidates its messaging platformsInstagram to shut down Threads as Meta consolidates its messaging platforms
Instagram asks suspected bots to verify themselves with video selfiesInstagram asks suspected bots to verify themselves with video selfies
Ohio suing Facebook, says it misled the public about the effect its products have on childrenOhio suing Facebook, says it misled the public about the effect its products have on children
Meta CTO thinks bad metaverse moderation could pose an ‘existential threat’Meta CTO thinks bad metaverse moderation could pose an ‘existential threat’
Metaverse, schmetaverse — take me to the IcelandverseMetaverse, schmetaverse — take me to the Icelandverse
Instagram is testing a Take a Break featureInstagram is testing a Take a Break feature
Microsoft partners with Meta to integrate Teams into its Facebook-like WorkplaceMicrosoft partners with Meta to integrate Teams into its Facebook-like Workplace
Facebook and Instagram will delete ‘sensitive’ ad targeting groups linked to race, politicsFacebook and Instagram will delete ‘sensitive’ ad targeting groups linked to race, politics

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