Tag: Instagram
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US Senators Urge FTC and SEC Probe into Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
Lawmakers Press for Oversight of Social Media Advertising Two prominent U.S. senators have escalated their push for stronger scrutiny of online advertising, asking the heads of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate whether revenue from ads on Facebook and Instagram is fueling scams and the promotion of…
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Facebook Surpasses Instagram and TikTok as the Most Popular Platform for U.S. Adults in 2025, Pew Finds
Facebook Reclaims the Lead in 2025 When many analysts predicted a continuing shift toward younger apps, the latest Pew Research Center findings reveal that Facebook remains the most popular social media platform among U.S. adults. The 2025 report tracks how Americans spend time online and which apps dominate their daily routines. The results show a…
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YouTube Tops as the Most Popular Social Platform for US Adults in 2025, Pew Finds
Overview: YouTube Reigns as the Most Popular Platform In 2025, a data-driven snapshot from the Pew Research Center reveals a surprising shift in the social media landscape for American adults: YouTube has emerged as the most popular platform, surpassing Instagram and TikTok in daily usage and overall reach. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok are…
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Facebook Reigns as the Most Popular Social Platform for U.S. Adults in 2025, Pew Finds
Facebook Tops the List Among U.S. Adults in 2025 Amid the rapid evolution of social media, a new Pew Research Center report released in 2025 provides a clear snapshot of how American adults are engaging online. Contrary to the assumption that newer apps dominate daily life, the study finds that Facebook remains the most popular…
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Meta to Kick Teens Off Instagram and Facebook Early as Australia Prepares a Social Media Ban
Overview: A Pioneering Move Facing a Landmark Ban Meta has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers about a forthcoming transition: they must download or delete data from their Instagram, Facebook, and Threads accounts as a potential global privacy measure looms. The move comes as lawmakers consider a world-first ban on social media access…
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Meta Gives Australian Teens Two-Week Warning Ahead of Social Media Ban
Overview: A Pivotal Move Ahead of a Landmark Ban Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, is taking a proactive step in Australia as a sweeping social media ban targeting under-16s looms. The company has begun issuing hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers a two-week warning period to either download or delete their…
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Meta to kick teens off Instagram and Facebook ahead of age ban in Australia
What’s changing for Australian teens Meta has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers that they must prepare for a significant policy shift. In the coming weeks, an Australian law that restricts access for users under 16 will effectively push teens off popular platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. In an unusual move,…
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Judge Rules Meta Antitrust Victory: No Spinoff of WhatsApp and Instagram
Meta Wins Antitrust Case: What the Ruling Means A federal judge has ruled in Meta’s favor in a long-running antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The court rejected the FTC’s bid to force the social media company to unwind two of its biggest acquisitions, WhatsApp and Instagram, arguing that the merger-driven business…
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Judge Sides with Meta in Antitrust Trial, Upholding WhatsApp and Instagram
Overview: A Victory for Meta A federal judge ruled against the Federal Trade Commission in its high-profile antitrust suit accusing Meta of stifling competition and cementing a monopoly through acquisitions. The decision, handed down on Tuesday, marks a decisive turn in Meta’s favor and allows the tech giant to maintain ownership of WhatsApp and Instagram,…
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Meta Wins Antitrust Case: WhatsApp and Instagram Fate Remains Intact
Overview: A Major Legal Victory for Meta A federal judge ruled in favor of Meta on Tuesday, delivering a setback to the Federal Trade Commission in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit. The FTC had argued that Meta’s acquisitions of nascent competitors hindered competition and helped cement a dominant position in social media. The court’s decision means…