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Meta to close Messenger website in April 2026, redirect users to Facebook

From April 2026, users will no longer be able to access messenger.com, and web-based chats will instead be routed through Facebook, according to an update posted on the company’s help pages.

‘Utility, not addiction’: Mark Zuckerberg pushes back in high-stakes Instagram trial

Mark Zuckerberg took the stand this week in a closely watched US jury trial examining whether Meta’s social media platforms harm young users, pushing back strongly against claims that Instagram was designed to maximise addiction.

Instagram is not an addiction but more like bingeing on Netflix shows, Adam Mosseri tells court

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri told a US court that social media can be overused but should not be confused with clinical addiction, comparing Instagram habits to binge-watching Netflix as Meta defends its design choices in a closely watched mental health trial.

Meta turns Facebook profiles into AI experiments, whether you asked or not

Meta’s AI-first future has arrived at Facebook, and it looks exactly like you would expect: animated profile photos, restyled memories, and more algorithmic creativity dressed up as self-expression.

Facebook’s early Indian techie is ‘sad and confused’ with Anthropic’s AI taking over writing code

For Aditya Agarwal, the moment is not just economic or technological, but deeply personal. 'If anything,' he said, 'this whole period is showing me what it is like to be human again.'

Meta India's net profit grows 28.3% to Rs 647.5 crore in FY25; Gross ad revenue up 29%

Meta India's revenue from operations grew by 25 percent YoY to Rs 3,792.9 crore in FY25 while total expenses increased by 22.6 percent.

2026 will be the year AI 'dramatically' changes the way Meta works, says Mark Zuckerberg

AI agents are "really beginning to work," unlocking the ability to build completely new products and transform how the company works, said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

149 million passwords linked to Gmail, Facebook and Netflix found in publicly accessible database

A publicly accessible database exposing 149 million usernames and passwords from Gmail, Facebook, Netflix and crypto platforms was taken offline after a security researcher flagged the issue.

Meta shuts 550,000 accounts on Australia’s kids social media ban

The social media giant has closed around 330,000 Instagram accounts, 173,000 Facebook accounts and almost 40,000 Threads accounts

Bengaluru: 21 'Microsoft support staff' held for cheating 150 US, UK victims of Rs 13.5 crore

'Three kingpins are still at large. They have been targeting victims in the UK and USA since 2022,' an investigating officer said.

Inside Meta’s pivot from open source to money-making AI model

Meta’s strategy shifted dramatically earlier this year after the company released Llama 4, an open-source model that disappointed Silicon Valley and Zuckerberg

India's retrospective antitrust fines put MAAG giants on edge

The penalties under new formula could be 5-10 times higher than penalties under old formula; Competition Act provides CCI discretion to decide: Experts

Meta quietly shut down ‘Project Mercury’: Why the company shelved a study showing quitting Facebook reduced anxiety

The study, known internally as Project Mercury, began in late 2019 and was aimed at understanding how Facebook and Instagram affected users’ emotional wellbeing.

Big Tech swaps courtroom clashes for quiet deals on Indian anti-trust cases

Protracted litigation and higher penalties are prompting more technology companies to consider settling their anti-trust cases instead of taking judicial appeal route, say experts.

Meta’s new content protection tool aims to give Reels creators real control

Meta has introduced a new content protection system for Facebook Reels creators, offering automated detection of copied clips, tools to block unauthorised use, and optional attribution features. 

Is Facebook getting rid of its Like button? Here’s what we know

Facebook is retiring its famous Like and Comment buttons from external websites starting February 10, 2026. Here’s what Meta’s decision means, why it’s happening, and what it says about the future of the social web.

Meta's billionaire co-founder says being CEO for 13 years was 'quite exhausting'

'I don’t like to manage teams, and it wasn’t my intention when we started,' Dustin Moskovitz said. 'I’d intended to be more of an independent or head of engineering or something again. Then one thing led to another, and I was CEO for 13 years.'

RIL shares rise 2% as Facebook picks 30% stake in its AI venture

RIL share price: Brokerage firm Investec says the JV is a 'major step in India's AI-driven digital growth'

Facebook, Instagram will soon let you get rid of ads, but there is a catch

Facebook and Instagram will soon offer an ad-free experience for a monthly fee, while those who prefer the free option can continue using the apps with ads.

Facebook’s most pointless feature gets a second life

Meta is trying to breathe life into one of Facebook’s strangest relics: the poke. What began as a half-joke feature in the early days of the site is suddenly being positioned as a way to win over younger users.

Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and 23 social media apps banned in this country: 5 things to know

Nepal has banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X, after they missed a registration deadline. Critics call it an attack on free speech. Here are 5 key highlights of the ban explained simply.

Mark Zuckerberg’s 80% rule: How leaving space on your calendar can boost productivity and prevent burnout

Leaving 20% of your calendar open, as Mark Zuckerberg does, can boost creativity, reduce stress, and improve productivity.

Big Tech giants defy US-India trade tensions, record strongest 12-month headcount growth in India in 3 years

Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google (Alphabet)-have collectively hired over 30,000 new employees in India over the past 12 months, Xpheno data shows.

Facebook and Instagram launch AI-powered dubbing tool for video creators

Meta has launched an AI-powered dubbing feature on Facebook and Instagram, starting with English and Spanish. The tool uses voice cloning and lip-syncing to deliver natural-sounding translations and will expand to more languages in the future.