EU fines TikTok 345 million euros over child data LONDON: A European Union regulator fined Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok 345 million euros over child... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:28pm
World EU hits tech titans with tougher market restraints BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday unveiled the list of digital giants — including Apple, Facebook owner... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Technology Meta rolls out web version of Threads Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it was launching the web version of its new text-first social media platform Threads,... Published 22 Aug, 2023 07:34pm
Technology Zuckerberg and Musk throw verbal jabs over proposed cage match WASHINGTON: Billionaires and social media business rivals Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk threw new online jabs at... Published 14 Aug, 2023 11:42am
Technology Meta plans retention ‘hooks’ for Threads as more than half of users leave app NEW YORK: Meta Platforms executives are heavily focused on boosting retention on their new Twitter rival Threads,... Published 28 Jul, 2023 10:57am
Technology Australia fines Facebook owner Meta $14mn for undisclosed data collection SYDNEY: An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling A$20 million ($14 million)... Published 26 Jul, 2023 09:53am
World The problem with X? Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name Billionaire Elon Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter as X could be complicated legally: companies including Meta and... Published 25 Jul, 2023 10:54am
Technology Elon Musk says Twitter to change logo, adieu to ‘all the birds’ Elon Musk said on Sunday he was looking to change Twitter’s logo, tweeting: “And soon we shall bid adieu to the... Published 23 Jul, 2023 12:41pm
Technology Meta opens AI model to commercial use, throwing nascent market into flux NEW YORK: Meta is releasing a commercial version of its open-source artificial intelligence model Llama on Tuesday,... Published 18 Jul, 2023 09:08pm
Technology Norway threatens $100,000 daily fine on Meta over data OSLO: Norway’s data protection agency said Monday it would ban Facebook and Instagram owner Meta from using the... Published 17 Jul, 2023 05:27pm
Business & Finance Corporate net debt hit record in 2022/23, but borrowing appetite to decline: report LONDON: Companies around the globe took on a record $456 billion of net new debt in 2022/23, although higher ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Life & Style Sarah Silverman sues Meta, OpenAI for copyright infringement Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms and... Published 10 Jul, 2023 02:20pm
Life & Style Threads rife with Twitter roasts as new app clocks 30mn users Threads is currently the most rapidly downloaded app, even surpassing ChatGPT Updated 07 Jul, 2023 05:36pm
Technology Tens of millions sign up to Twitter rival Threads WASHINGTON: More than 30 million people have downloaded Threads, Meta’s rival to Twitter, within the first few... Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:24am
Technology Meta takes aim at Twitter with Threads app, millions join NEW YORK: Meta Platforms on Wednesday launched a direct challenge to Twitter with Threads, garnering millions of... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 03:29pm
Technology Amazon, Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft say they meet EU gatekeeper status BRUSSELS: Alphabet’s Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft have notified the European Commission that... Published 04 Jul, 2023 12:04pm
Technology Meta to launch Twitter-like app Threads Meta Platforms plans to launch a microblogging app, Threads, days after Twitter executive chair Elon Musk announced... Published 04 Jul, 2023 09:24am
World Meta says Canada news to be blocked after media bill passes OTTAWA: Facebook and Instagram users in Canada will be blocked from viewing Canadian news, parent-company Meta said... Published 24 Jun, 2023 06:02am
World EU ‘enforcer’ visits Twitter, Meta as new rules loom SAN FRANCISCO: The EU commissioner in charge of enforcing Europe’s new landmark rules on online content is heading... Published 22 Jun, 2023 11:45am
Technology Ubisoft sets sights on VR, AI shakeups in future of gaming LOS ANGELES: French videogame titan Ubisoft is eyeing artificial intelligence and virtual reality as the next big... Published 14 Jun, 2023 11:41am
World Meta guru says ChatGPT-style AI is out-of-date PARIS: The chief scientist for Facebook-owner Meta on Tuesday said that generative AI, the technology behind ... Published 13 Jun, 2023 10:24pm
Technology Meta’s Zuckerberg shakes off Apple Vision Pro: report SAN FRANCISCO: Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday told employees that while Apple’s mixed reality gear may be... Published 09 Jun, 2023 11:13am
Technology Meta introduces broadcast tool Channels on WhatsApp Meta Platforms on Thursday introduced WhatsApp Channels, a feature that the social media giant said would help make... Published 08 Jun, 2023 12:43pm
Technology Apple unveils Vision Pro, its $3,500 headset CUPERTINO: Apple on Monday unveiled its first mixed reality headset, challenging Facebook-owner Meta in a market... Published 06 Jun, 2023 11:14am
Technology Apple mixed-reality headset to take aim at the metaverse SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Monday is expected to show off pricy mixed-reality headgear at its annual Worldwide... Published 05 Jun, 2023 10:58am
Technology Meta unveils Quest 3 mixed reality headset NEW YORK: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday revealed the company’s next generation mixed reality... Published 05 Jun, 2023 03:27am
Technology Meta expects to lay off almost 20% of Irish workforce DUBLIN: Meta Platforms Inc expects to cut around 490 jobs at its international headquarters in Dublin, or almost 20%... Published 24 May, 2023 06:41pm
Technology Facebook owner Meta starts final round of layoffs NEW YORK: Meta Platforms Inc started carrying out the last batch of a three-part round of layoffs on Wednesday,... Published 24 May, 2023 05:40pm
Technology Meta takes loss in Giphy sale after UK deal veto WASHINGTON: Facebook owner Meta has sold animated graphics firm Giphy at a significant loss after the UK competition... Published 23 May, 2023 08:14pm
Technology Musk says video and audio calls coming to Twitter NEW YORK: Twitter boss Elon Musk on Tuesday put out word that audio and video calls are coming to the... Published 10 May, 2023 09:58am