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Absurd security disaster: Instagram accounts hijacked by asking for help from Meta's own AI bot
Absurd security disaster: Instagram accounts hijacked by asking for help from Meta's own AI bot
Meta has found itself in the middle of a massive security scandal, as it has been revealed that hackers have managed to hijack Instagram accounts by tricking the company's own AI-powered customer service bot. 05 Jun 2026
Facebook released a new Forum app to challenge Reddit - A dedicated place for Facebook groups
Facebook released a new Forum app to challenge Reddit - A dedicated place for Facebook groups
Meta has released a new app called Forum, designed to give Facebook groups their own, clearer home outside the main app. 22 May 2026
Google will soon no longer be the world's largest advertising company
Google will soon no longer be the world's largest advertising company
According to estimates, Meta is set to surpass Google already during 2026 and become the world's largest seller of ad space in terms of ad revenue. 24 Apr 2026
WhatsApp is testing a paid subscription service - these features are coming
WhatsApp is testing a paid subscription service - these features are coming
WhatsApp is currently testing the WhatsApp Plus subscription service with a limited group of users, and its price is currently listed as 2.49 euros per month. 20 Apr 2026
Garmin brought WhatsApp to its smartwatches - messages can be sent directly from the watch
Garmin brought WhatsApp to its smartwatches - messages can be sent directly from the watch
Garmin has brought the WhatsApp application to its smartwatches, enabling messages to be read and replied to directly from the wrist. The new feature is available on selected models, such as the latest Fenix and Forerunner models. 17 Mar 2026
     

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