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Facebook co-founder's VC firm eyes digital health tech and fintech

It is also looking to invest in logistics and supply chain, helping industries to scale up digitisation

Afghans launch Ban Taliban campaign on Twitter, receive massive support

After Meta's crackdown on Taliban-affiliated content and pages, Afghans have launched a trend on the social media platform Twitter with a hashtag calling for a ban on Taliban

Facebook introduces new chronologically-organised tab called Feeds

Facebook's long overdue and makes sense that the main feed you see when you launch the app is now named Home. The major update is the rolling of a new tab in the app called Feeds.

Facebook rolls out 2 tabs on iOS, Android to make user's experience better

With an aim to enhance users' experience, Meta-owned Facebook has announced that it is rolling out two tabs -- Home and Feeds -- that will now be available for iOS and Android users

Facebook gives users new way to see posts in chronological order

Facebook is rolling out an update that enables its 2 billion daily users to more easily view their friends' posts in chronological order

Not able to move forward in probe against WhatsApp, FB: CCI tells Delhi HC

A senior lawyer appearing for Facebook India urged the court to defer the hearing on the appeal, saying that the case involves issues of significance

Facebook's growth woes in India: too much nudity, not enough women

Many women have shunned the male-dominated social network because they're worried about their safety and privacy, according to the Meta research

Zuckerberg, Sandberg to testify in Cambridge Analytica privacy lawsuit

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg will testify in a lawsuit claiming Facebook illegally shared user data with research firm Cambridge Analytica

Facebook shifts focus from news to creator economy amid TikTok threat

Threatened by the surge in TikTok user base, Meta is changing its focus from news to building a creator economy and has reportedly reallocated resources from Facebook News

Installation art company Meta sues Facebook over trademark violation

Meta, a small business operating in the immersive and experiential technology industry since 2010, has filed a lawsuit against Facebook for trademark violation

Amazon sues admins of over 10,000 Facebook groups over fake reviews

Amazon has filed a lawsuit against administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it accuses of coordinating fake reviews in exchange for money or free products

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin's B Capital closes $250 mn fund

Ascent Fund II is B Capital's first dedicated early-stage fund. It invests in pre-seed through series A rounds globally, with an emphasis on the US and Asia, including India

Meta, Google agree to abide by Indonesian tech rules amid blocking threat

The Indonesian authorities had warned to block Big Tech platforms in several days if they fail to register with the country's Ministry of Communications and Informatics.

Meta Platform's forced sale of Giphy halted as UK court orders review

A judge quashed the Competition and Markets Authority's order that Meta must sell Giphy, according to a ruling made public Monday

Meta platforms in India found exposed to human rights risks, says report

The report is based on an independent human rights impact assessment (HRIA) commissioned in 2019 by Meta on potential human rights risks in India and other countries related to its platforms

Facebook vs Facebake is only the latest in a series of trademark wars

IPR laws in India and the challenge of staying ahead of violators

Facebook testing options for several profiles from single account

While Facebook prohibits users from having over one account, the feature would let them create up to five profiles under their account to engage with different topics or groups of people

Meta India found exposed to human rights risks due to 3rd party action

The report found that Meta faced criticism and potential reputational risks related to risks of hateful or discriminatory speech by end users.

Meta reveals India's pet icons across categories ahead of Emoji Day

Emoji Day will be celebrated across the world on July 17

Meta aims to address human rights impact amid Rohingya genocide row

The 83-page report, covering 2020 and 2021, includes insights and actions from human rights due diligence on products, countries and responses to emerging crises