Tech News How to avoid being caught out by latest fake WhatsApp profiles scam Here are some of the best ways to spot a fake WhatsApp account and keep your personal information safe. 28 April 2022
Tech News Meta’s first quarter profits exceed expectations despite slow growth Facebook parent Meta posted better than expected first quarter financial results following a bumpy year for the tech giant. 28 April 2022
Tech News Meta and TikTok fined by Russian courts over LGBT+ content The tech giants have been fined millions of rubles for allowing LGBT "propaganda" on their platforms. 26 April 2022
Tech News Appeal against Meta's ban for 'extremism' launched in a Russian court Facebook was banned for restricting access to Russian media, while Instagram was blocked after allowing users to vent their anger over Ukraine. 20 April 2022
Tech News WhatsApp shares its vision to improve group chat Communities could rival other messaging apps such as Telegram, which has been widely used for communication in the Russia-Ukraine war. 15 April 2022
Tech News Meta tests metaverse money-making tools for online creators The Facebook parent company plans to let online creators earn a living selling digital goods, services and experiences in the metaverse. 12 April 2022
Tech News Meta says hackers targeted Ukrainian soldiers' Facebook accounts Meta says groups linked to the Kremlin are spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine while amplifying pro-Russian conspiracy theories at home. 7 April 2022
Money Meta to move into finance with 'Zuck bucks' and 'creator coins' Meta is reportedly working on Facebook NFTs and 'reputation tokens' but likely won't move into crypto. 7 April 2022
Tech News Meta briefly blocks hashtags for Bucha killings on its platforms Russia has been accused of committing war crimes in the town of Bucha, just north of Kyiv, which was recently liberated by Ukrainian forces. 5 April 2022
Tech News Meta suspends controversial plans for Netherlands data centre The planned centre has faced opposition in the country over the massive amount of energy needed to power it. 30 March 2022
Tech News Russia banned Facebook and Instagram. What will Russians use now? A Russian court ruled that Meta was guilty of “extremist” activity, effectively banning Instagram and Facebook. Where does this leave Russian social media users? 25 March 2022
Tech News What is the EU's new Digital Markets Act and how will it affect you? Finally agreed on Thursday, the EU's new rules regulating Big Tech companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are tipped to set a global standard. 25 March 2022
Work UK government needs to 'get a grip on Whatsapp', report says Like the rest of us, Boris Johnson's government is using messaging apps more and more. The problem is, they make it too easy to delete important information. 23 March 2022
Tech News Meta's planned new Dutch data centre blocked by political opposition All but two of the parties in the Dutch Senate backed a motion to temporarily block Meta's new data centre until sustainability standards were met. 23 March 2022
Tech News 'Extremist' Instagram and Facebook banned in Russia Meta's Instagram and Facebook have been banned, but the court decided WhatsApp could stay. 21 March 2022
Tech News 'Rossgram': Russia to launch own app after Instagram access blocked Meta's Instagram was banned by Russia on Monday after the social media giant temporarily allowed posts calling for "Death to Russian invaders". 16 March 2022
Tech News Irish data watchdog fines Meta €17 million for privacy law violations The country's regulator said Meta had failed to effectively protect the EU users' data. 16 March 2022
Tech News Meta ban sees Russians' demand for VPNs skyrocket by 2,000% VPNs change the user’s unique IP address, allowing them to conceal their true location and circumvent Internet restrictions. 15 March 2022
Tech News Why are Google and Facebook facing EU and UK antitrust probes? The EU said their 'Jedi Blue' deal may thwart ad tech rivals and disadvantage publishers in online display advertising. 11 March 2022
Tech News Big Tech blocks RT and Sputnik on social media One Russian official called social media platforms "foreign instigators of war" after they cracked down on state media outlets. 2 March 2022