Tech Layoffs and Controversies Dominate the Week
This week, the tech industry saw significant layoffs, controversies, and innovations, with major players like Meta, AWS, and Tesla making headlines.
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Instagram and Facebook Block Innocuous Searches to Combat Child Abuse Content
Meta's Instagram and Facebook are blocking innocuous searches to combat child abuse content, sparking concerns about content moderation strategies.
WhatsApp Unveils Exciting New Features to Enhance User Experience
WhatsApp has rolled out new features, including status tagging, sharing statuses, reacting to statuses, and more, to enhance user experience and make communication more interactive and user-friendly.
Meta Suspends Celebrity Jet-Tracking Accounts, Citing Privacy Concerns
Meta has suspended celebrity jet-tracking accounts on Threads and Instagram, citing privacy concerns and physical harm risks. The move has sparked debate over online tracking and privacy limits.
Meta Revives Face Scanning to Combat Scams and Account Hacking
Meta is reviving face scanning technology to combat scams and account hacking on Facebook and Instagram, with a focus on protecting users and celebrities from fake ads and compromised accounts.
Meta Suspends Celebrity Jet-Tracking Accounts, Citing Privacy Concerns
Meta has suspended celebrity jet-tracking accounts, citing privacy concerns, sparking debate over the balance between privacy and public interest.
Meta Takes Aim at Scammers with Facial Recognition Technology
Meta is using facial recognition technology to combat celebrity scam ads and improve account security, marking a significant step in the fight against online fraud.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Defy Expectations, Drive Sales in EMEA Region
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have become the top-selling product in 60% of Ray-Ban stores in EMEA, driving sales and prompting Meta to extend its partnership with EssilorLuxottica.
WhatsApp Unveils Game-Changing Contact Saving Feature
WhatsApp has introduced a groundbreaking contact saving feature that allows users to store contacts within the app, accessible across all devices. This update enables separate contact lists, private contact information, and paves the way for username-based sharing.