What the Tech: Meta smart sunglasses — do they work?
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and Ray-Ban have introduced smart sunglasses that can take photos and videos.
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Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation
The CEOs of some of the largest social media companies testified before a Senate committee as lawmakers and parents grow increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives.
What the Tech: More than three dozen states sue over social media addiction claims
Attorneys general in 41 states are suing Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, claiming the company knowingly uses features that get kids hooked on the social media networks.
Three tax prep firms shared “extraordinarily sensitive” data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say
A report urges federal agencies to investigate any information that H&R Block, TaxAct and TaxSlayer shared with the social media giant.
Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads
Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?
Instagram and Facebook’s parent company Meta is adding some new parental supervision tools and privacy features to its platforms as social media companies face increasing scrutiny over their effects on teen mental health.
Meta Fined Record $1.3 Billion and Ordered to Stop Sending European User Data to U.S.
Meta, which had warned that services in Europe could be cut off, vowed to appeal and ask courts to immediately put the decision on hold.
What the Tech? You May Be Entitled to Part of a $725 Million Facebook Settlement
If you have or had a Facebook account at any time in the past 16 years, you’re entitled to part of a $725 million dollar class action lawsuit settlement.
Montgomery Public Schools, Two Other Alabama School Systems Suing Large Social Media Companies
Montgomery Public Schools is one of three Alabama school systems filing a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest social media companies.
Donald Trump is reinstated to Facebook after 2-year ban
The company said in a blog post Wednesday it is adding “new guardrails” to ensure there are no “repeat offenders” who violate its rules.
