Tag: Meta
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Under-16s Social Media Ban Gets Senate Scrutiny: Meta, TikTok and Snapchat in the Hot Seat
Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban at the Senate Inquiry Australia’s cross-party inquiry into the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code—informally known as the under-16s social media ban—delivered a tense exchange as executives from Meta, TikTok and Snapchat faced questions about how young Australians would navigate the ban. The hearing, led by the Environment and…
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Under-16s Social Media Ban: Australia Sees Senate Inquiry Heat Up Meta, TikTok and Snapchat
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Comes Under Senate Scrutiny The Tuesday hearing into the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code, commonly referred to as the under-16 social media ban, brought into sharp relief how tech giants plan to handle young users in the wake of new rules. The Environment and Communications References Committee…
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Wall Street Extends Rally as Markets Brace for Key Data and AI Sector Bets
Wall Street Builds on Record Lifts Ahead of a Packed Market Week Stocks are marching toward fresh records as investors brace for a week packed with potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 is up around 1% in midday trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained about 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite has risen more…
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Meta to Shut Down Messenger Desktop Apps on December 15, Redirects Users to Web
Overview: Meta shutters Messenger desktop apps Meta has announced the gradual shutdown of its standalone Messenger apps for macOS and Windows, with full deprecation confirmed for December 15, 2025. After that date, users will no longer be able to log into the desktop apps and will be redirected to Facebook.com or Messenger.com to continue messaging.…
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Meta Shuts Down Messenger Desktop Apps, Redirects Users to Web by December 15, 2025
Meta Decides to Deprecate Messenger Desktop Apps Meta has announced the discontinuation of its standalone Messenger apps for macOS and Windows, with a full deprecation date set for December 15, 2025. After that date, users will no longer be able to log into the desktop applications and will be redirected to web-based messaging experiences on…
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Meta to Shut Down Messenger Desktop Apps by December 15, 2025
Meta to End Support for Messenger Desktop Apps Meta has announced the discontinuation of its standalone Messenger apps for macOS and Windows, with the full deprecation date set for December 15, 2025. After this deadline, users will be unable to log into the apps and will be redirected to Facebook.com or Messenger.com to continue messaging.…
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Apple Loses Another AI Exec to Meta as Siri Revamp Looms
Overview: Another AI shake-up at Apple The competition for AI talent intensified this week as Apple confirmed that Ke Yang, the executive steering Apple’s AI-driven web search efforts, is moving to Meta. The move, reported by Bloomberg, adds to a string of departures from Apple’s AI and machine learning (AIML) team as the company gears…
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Apple Loses AI Exec to Meta: Siri AI Battle Heats Up
Apple loses another AI executive to Meta as talent churn hits AI push In a move that underscores the intense competition for AI talent, Apple has again seen a key leader depart for Meta. Ke Yang, the Apple executive charged with steering the iPhone maker’s AI-driven web search efforts, is reportedly heading to Meta, according…
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Wonder Man Trailer Promises Marvel’s Most Meta Show Yet
Marvel dives into meta territory with Wonder Man Marvel Studios has launched what could be its most self-referential entry yet. The Wonder Man trailer, released on Oct. 10, signals a bold pivot for the MCU, leaning into meta commentary about superheroes and the genre’s fatigue. The clip arrives just days after the DC universe delivered…
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Apple Harvests Demand — And Picks This Fight With Meta and Google
Apple Harvests Demand and the Tech Rivalry In a year where platform economics are tightening, Apple is pivoting from steady product shipments to a strategic push that expands its influence over digital advertising and platform governance. The company’s latest moves show a deliberate effort to harvest demand—not just for iPhones and services, but for a…