Meta unveiled a wide range of AI driven commerce tools updates at Shoptalk 2026, alongside launching a new initiative aimed at boosting artificial intelligence adoption among small businesses. Read More: Silent Signals: Interference with GPS and Wars The company introduced enhanced product discovery features across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. These tools use AI […]
Facebook introduces paid limits on link sharing
Facebook has begun testing a major change to how users share external links on the platform, introducing limits for non-paying accounts. Under the new policy, users who do not subscribe will be restricted to sharing only two links per month in organic posts. The new subscription-based model for link sharing is currently live for select […]
Australia to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
CANBERRA: Australia will enforce a sweeping ban on social media users under the age of 16 starting December 10, requiring platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat to remove underage accounts or face substantial fines. The law is among the strictest globally, aiming to protect children from online risks. Read More: Australia to block under–16s from […]
Malaysia to ban social media for under-16 users from next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to bar users under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms starting next year, joining a growing list of countries tightening regulations to protect children online. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday that the government is reviewing age-restriction measures used in Australia and other nations. He cited concerns […]
Mikey Madison to play Facebook whistleblower in ‘Social Network’ follow-up
Oscar-winning Hollywood starlet Mikey Madison, of ‘Anora’ fame, is set to play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’follow-up, titled ‘The Social Reckoning’. After impressing viewers and critics alike with her incredibly nuanced performance as a titular sex worker in Sean Baker’s hit ‘Anora’ last year, Mikey Madison, 26, has bagged her next big […]
Meta tightens teen safety across Facebook and Messenger
Meta has expanded its ‘Teen Accounts’ feature to Facebook and Messenger users in Pakistan starting this week. The move is aimed at giving teens a safer and more controlled online experience, the company announced on Thursday. This feature has already been rolled out globally on Instagram and is now being extended to all Meta platforms. […]
Turkey restricts major social media platforms amid rallies
Access to several popular online platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp, has been restricted across multiple networks in Turkey, internet monitors reported on Monday. The restrictions began late Sunday night, with users facing difficulties accessing these platforms as internet speeds were deliberately throttled. The sudden disruption came at a politically tense moment […]
Social media use in Pakistan hits 51.6 million, Facebook leads
The number of social media users in Pakistan has now exceeded 51.6 million. This surge highlights the country’s growing digital shift. Social media platforms are rapidly becoming the primary source for communication, news, and entertainment. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Facebook remains the most popular platform. It leads with 101.6 million users, far […]
Facebook cracks down on content theft
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a major crackdown on users who post stolen or copied content on the platform. This new policy aims to stop such users from earning money through Facebook’s monetization programs. The changes were first revealed in April 2025 and are now being actively enforced to reduce spam and […]
Facebook fights back: Meta targets spam in major feed update
Facebook users often complain about too much spam in their feeds, and now Meta confirms this is a real problem. The company recently announced significant changes to clean up the platform. Meta is taking action to make Facebook more appealing, especially to young people, by reducing the amount of irrelevant and low-quality content that users […]