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Andrew Ross Sorkin speaks with Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg during the New York Times DealBook Summit in the Appel Room at the Jazz At Lincoln Center in New York City, Nov. 30, 2022.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesFacebook users in the U.K., France and Germany will no longer see a dedicated section for news articles starting in December.Meta said Tuesday that it is plans to "deprecate" the Facebook News tab in early December for users in those European countries as "part of an ongoing effort to better align our investments to our products and services people value the most."The company added that it plans to spend more time and money on short-form video, as best exemplified by its TikTok-like Reels product. News represents less than 3% of what people see in their Facebook feeds, Meta said.Meta said it would honor the Facebook News obligations it had made to publishers in those countries, but said it won't enter into new deals and has no plans to offer new products for news publishers.  » Read More

By Jonathan Vanian,CNBC • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Facebook users in the U.K., France and Germany will soon no longer be able to access a dedicated tab to view news articles. The social networking giant added that it plans to spend more time and money on short-form video. The decision to deprecate Facebook News for some European users comes after the company recently shut down access to news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada in response to a new law that required tech companies to pay news outlets for distributing their content. Facebook users in the U.K., France and Germany will no longer see a dedicated section for news articles starting in December. Meta said Tuesday that it is plans to "deprecate" the Facebook News tab in early December for users in those European countries as "part of an ongoing effort to better align our investments to our products and services people value the most." The company added that it plans to spend more time and money on short-form video,  » Read More

Did you know, James Gunn recently deleted his Facebook account to prevent himself from being embarrassed? Read on to explore why! Written by Chandni Arora Published on Sep 04, 2023   |  11:19 PM IST  |  7K James Gunn Key Highlight James Gunn recently deleted his Facebook account He is an avid social media user Gunn's active online presence has often landed him in hot waters Renowned filmmaker and DC Studios co-CEO, James Gunn, has recently deactivated his personal Facebook account amid the resurfacing of controversial comments he made about Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton's Batman films.  Why did James Gunn delete his Facebook account? This surprising move comes as Gunn and Peter Safran took the helm as co-CEOs of DC Studios in late 2022, ushering in a new era for the DC Universe in both film and television. ALSO READ: Did Superman Legacy director James Gunn approach Henry Cavill for a new DC role?  » Read More

IntroductionEducators hold an indispensable position in moulding the destiny of our society. They motivate, enlighten, and lead us, fostering our maturation and evolution. Each year, on the 5th of September, we observe Teachers' Day to convey our gratitude and admiration for these resolute mentors. In 2023, as we commemorate this unique occasion, it provides us with an opportunity to transmit our genuine greetings, expressions, and sayings, and share visuals to demonstrate our reverence and affection for our teachers. This article dives into the importance of Teachers' Day and provides a plethora of greetings, expressions, sayings, visuals, social media updates, and ideas that can be employed to celebrate and honour the remarkable mentors in your life.The Significance of Teachers' DayTeachers' Day is a celebration that pays tribute to the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a distinguished Indian scholar, philosopher, and the second President of India. Dr. Radhakrishnan advocated that teachers should be revered and given the highest regard. His birthday was chosen as Teachers' Day in India to recognize his contributions and underscore the value of education.  » Read More

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 24: Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer and founder of Facebook Inc. ... attends the Viva Tech start-up and technology gathering at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 24, 2018 in Paris, France. The VivaTech exhibition in Paris brings together nearly 1800 start ups alongside the largest international groups. (Photo by Christophe Morin/IP3/Getty Images)Getty Images Is social media worth paying for? We’re about to find out. A new report suggests the company may move to a subscription model in Europe to avoid the EU entanglements around advertising and privacy, according to The New York Times. At issue is how your data in that region is transferred to the U.S. where Meta is based, and then how that data is farmed out to advertisers, according to The Verge. Most of us already know how this works. It’s not magic and no one is listening to your conversations through a webcam. It’s much more basic than that. When you are on Facebook and click a sponsored ad,  » Read More

Around 25,000 bricks from the Crooked House pub were locked away in a 'padlocking ceremony' to stop people profiting from the disaster after some were seen being sold on FacebookCrooked House campaigner Paul Turner, left, as bricks from the pub are locked away from thieves (Image: Paul Turner) Bricks from the demolished Crooked House pub have now been locked behind gates after vandals were found to have stolen them to sell online. Campaigners fighting to restore the destroyed Black Country pub, which was controversially demolished last month after being ravaged by fire, have staged a 'padlocking ceremony' to ensure morbid thieves can't pinch remaining masonry. It followed reports people have been taking bricks in attempts to sell them on Facebook Marketplace for as much as £50 a piece. One listing on the sell and swap section of the platform read: "House bricks from the Crooked House. Have around 60. First come first serve £50 each." The Save The Crooked House pub,  » Read More

For nearly 20 years, Meta’s core business has centred on offering free social networking services to users and selling advertising to companies who want to reach that audience Mike Isaac, Adam Satariano New York Published 02.09.23, 10:53 AM A Meta sign outside its headquarters in Mountain View, California Reuters file picture Meta is considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram that would have no advertising for users in the EU, three people with knowledge of the company’s plans said, a response to regulatory scrutiny and a sign that how people experience technology in the US and Europe may diverge because of government policy. Those who pay for Facebook and Instagram subscriptions would not see ads in the apps, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the plans are confidential. That may help Meta fend off privacy concerns and other scrutiny from EU regulators by giving users an alternative to the company’s ad-based services, which rely on analysing people’s data, the people said. Meta would also continue to offer free versions of Facebook and Instagram with ads in the EU,  » Read More

Nick Futules Jr. offered thanks to various people Saturday and gave an update on the aftermath of a fire Wednesday, Aug. 30 that destroyed Futules’ Harmar House banquet hall and downstairs lounge and apartments. In a Facebook post, Nick Futules Jr. began by thanking everyone who offered their condolences and for their willingness to help. He also thanked “the fire responders risking their lives trying to save our business. Futules Jr. is the son of co-owner Nick Futules Sr. In correcting earlier reports, he said the other owner is his uncle, Tony Futules Sr. “I feel horrible for the upcoming customers who booked our hall the rest of the year and next year,” Futules Jr. wrote. “I’m beginning the process (of) returning everyone’s deposits. I just got my computer recovered and need time to sort out the mess.” As far as the business goes, Futules said, “Today, it’s uncertain what’s next.” Futules thanked “the thousands of people who supported out business over the last 25 years.” “It’s been an emotional roller coaster for me and my family.  » Read More

Meta may add a paid subscription option to Instagram and Facebook in Europe, according to The New York Times. The ad-free tier is meant to address European Union (EU) regulations that have diminished some of Meta’s most lucrative data-collection methods. The company said in April that advertising in the EU made up 10 percent of the company’s total revenue. The move would be the first time Meta has deviated from its standard model of a single free platform supported by advertising (and associated data collection). The NYT says the company would continue offering free ad-supported versions of Facebook and Instagram in the EU. It’s unknown exactly when the company would launch the ad-free tiers or how much they would cost. Company “insiders” cited by the NYT believe offering a paid ad-free variant could help “alleviate some European regulators’ concerns,” even if few people use it. The optional tier “could serve Meta’s interests in the region,” they added. An ad-free option for European users would mark one of the most significant splits between consumer tech in the EU and the US.  » Read More

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Free diver, Tiffany Marie Owen's videos evoke fear and wonder in the hundreds of thousands who follow her underwater adventures on social media.Free divers aim for depth or navigate underwater tunnels without using breathing equipment. Owen says she hit a personal best this year, holding her breath while diving down shy of 100 feet. “I think I find most of my joy when I am able to hit depth,” she said.She may love the deep dives, but Owen’s cave adventures tend to go viral on social media. Over 211 million people viewed one of her tunnel swims on TikTok shortly after she posted it in March. She told ABC Action News. “And everything I posted after that was doing very well.”Owen says she unexpectedly made a couple of thousand dollars from her content. Still, after her posts turned profitable, an imposter created a fake Facebook account in her name, copying and sharing her page’s content. “I just felt like I was stolen from.  » Read More