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Mark Zuckerberg’s daughter wanted to be like Taylor Swift – he told her ‘you can’t’

The Meta CEO made the comments on Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal’s ‘Acquired Podcast’

The Independent UK

Instagram has announced it will be removing beauty filters – but the damage is done

Meta has announced third-party augmented reality (AR) filters will no longer be available on its apps as of January 2025. This means more than two million user-made filters offered across WhatsApp, Facebook and, most notably, Instagram will disappear.

The Conversation

Snap's new AR glasses look exciting, but Meta's 'Project Orion' could steal its thunder

Snap has announced a new version of its Spectacles AR glasses with some major improvements, but is it enough to compete with Meta? Maybe not for much longer.

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'Punitive' measure or safety net: what is the social media ban?

An age limit wouldn't 'hold perpetrators to account', some say.

The Canberra Times

We could see new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses soon

Meta and EssilorLuxottica have extended their partnership, allowing for future collaborations.

Snapchat Pushes 'Safer' Platform Image, But Not Everyone Agrees

Snapchat, the popular teen-focused social network, is positioning itself as a healthier alternative to platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which have faced criticism for their impact on youth mental health.

International Business Times

HTC's next VR headset is a little less Meta Quest and a little more Apple Vision Pro in its bid to be the everything device

And you'll pay the price for that vision.

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Snapchat takes on Meta with AR glasses for developers to rent at $99 a month — here's what they can do

Snapchat's fifth generation Spectacles have been revealed with Snapdragon processors and a see-through AR display.

Tom’s Guide

New teen accounts on Instagram are a welcome step, but real ‘peace of mind’ requires more

As Australia and other countries debate the merits of banning kids under 14 from social media, Meta has announced a significant “reimagining” of teenagers’ experience of Instagram.

The Conversation

AI-generated and edited images will soon be labeled in Google Search results

Google will begin using copyright metadata to label AI-generated images, but will it be enough for its most vulnerable users?

TechRadar

Meta Just Changed The Way Teenagers Are Able To Use Instagram, Here’s How It All Works

Meta has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram, introducing new safety features for under 18s. Here's how it all works!

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Aussie teens face Insta curbs but enforcement queried

Social media platform Instagram will move to restrict the accounts of teenagers in Australia to improve their safety and reduce exposure to harmful content.

AAP

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936

As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Snap Spectacles take the big leap to AR with new glasses, a new OS, and lots of gesture-controlled mixed-reality

Snapchat is the first major smartglasses manufacturer to leap into the AR game

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Florida child prodigy sued over video game he designed at age 11

A 14-year-old boy from Central Florida is facing a lawsuit for creating an intentionally "addictive" game. He's being sued alongside tech giants Meta, Microsoft, and Roblox.

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Is Outperforming Meta Platforms Stock Still a Good Buy Right Now?

Meta Platforms stock continues to soar, outpacing the S&P 500 with a staggering 77% surge over the past year. But after such a substantial rise in its stock price, can Meta keep up the momentum?

Android Central

Instagram Teen Accounts are more parental controls your kid can probably bypass whenever they like

If you don't trust your kids don't buy them a phone. Nothing is is going to work.

Fortune

Instagram will make 'teen accounts' mandatory for users under 16

Meta has been criticized for how it handles teen safety.

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Meta bans Russian state media outlets

“RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity,” Meta said

International Business Times

Instagram, Under Pressure, Tightens Protection For Teens

Meta on Tuesday announced the creation of "Teen Accounts," designed to better protect underage users from the dangers associated with Instagram.

Evening Standard

What are Instagram teen accounts? Meta to shield youths with strict rules and sleep curfew

Users aged 16 and under will need permission from their parents to lift the barriers

Al Jazeera

European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges

Von der Leyen’s new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.

The Independent UK

Instagram introduces teen accounts, other sweeping changes to boost child safety online

Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives

The Guardian - UK

Meta to put under-18 Instagram users into new ‘teen accounts’

Change giving parents greater control comes as governments consider social media age limits

Android Central

Instagram is rolling out a restricted version of its app for teens

Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts to automatically add built-in protections for teens, giving parents peace of mind about their online safety.

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