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EU charges Facebook and Instagram over child protection failures

Regulators in the European Union have formally charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with failing to adequately protect children under the age of 13 from accessing their platforms. The charges come under the Digital Services Act, a major regulatory framework designed to ensure......

Elon Musk appears on TikTok and Instagram ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk appears to have expanded his social media presence beyond X to include TikTok and Instagram, in a move that coincides with preparations for a potential public listing of SpaceX. A verified TikTok account under the handle @elonmusk posted its first video on Wednesday, according to reporting......

Meta wins court battle and won’t be forced to sell Instagram or WhatsApp

Meta achieved a major legal victory on Tuesday after a U.S. federal judge ruled that the company does not hold an unlawful monopoly in the social media sector, rejecting the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to force the tech giant to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, acquired in 2012 and 2014. The......

Why Instagram Shopping Failed and How Brands Are Thriving Without It

Instagram Shopping, launched in 2017, was envisioned as a game-changer in social commerce. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, introduced features such as product tagging, in-app checkout, and storefronts to create a seamless shopping experience. By 2020, entire full-screen storefronts became available,......

Lamine Yamal’s Instagram post reignites Spain-France rivalry before Nations League semi-final

Spanish winger Lamine Yamal reignited tensions ahead of the UEFA Nations League semi-final against France by sharing a video on Instagram. The clip showed his goal against France in last year’s Euro 2024 semi-final. The timing drew immediate attention. French daily L’Équipe described......

Digital trends 2025: Internet hits 5.5 billion users as mobile dominates

The latest Digital Report by We Are Social and Meltwater reveals significant shifts in worldwide internet usage, mobile adoption, and social media engagement. As of 2025, global internet users have reached 5.56 billion, marking a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Users spend an average of 6 hours......

Meta plans workforce reduction to boost performance levels

Meta is set to reduce its workforce by approximately 5%, targeting underperforming employees as part of its operational strategy, according to BBC reports. The move could impact around 3,600 positions from the company's global workforce of 72,000. In a staff memo, CEO Mark Zuckerberg detailed the......

Global Outage Leaves WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Users Frustrated

Millions of users across the globe were left scrambling as a widespread outage disrupted access to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The incident, which appears to have affected all three platforms simultaneously, sparked waves of frustration and speculation as users turned to alternative channels to......

Meta Enhances Safety to Combat Sextortion Among Teens

Meta has unveiled new measures aimed at protecting young users on Instagram from the rising threat of sextortion, a form of online blackmail that coerces individuals into sharing explicit images. Beginning Thursday, Instagram will implement features designed to shield teenage users from potential exploitation......