Facebook to remove like and comment buttons in 2026—here’s why
Meta is retiring the iconic Facebook "Like" and "Comment" plugins come February 10, 2026, ushering in a new chapter for social media's evolution.
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/ 6 days agoSnapchat strikes $400M deal to add Perplexity AI Search
Snap is already deep in the AI trend: its own chatbot, MyAI, is powered by models from OpenAI and Google, and...
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/ 2 weeks agoWhatsApp makes securing your chats as easy as unlocking your phone
WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > End-to-end Encrypted Backup.
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Gaming
/ 2 weeks agoYouTube declares war on violent game content starting November 17
YouTube is stepping up its game with new age restrictions on graphic gaming videos, ensuring a safer space for younger audiences...
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/ 2 weeks agoInstagram rolls out Reels watch history feature
In your Instagram settings, head to Your Activity → Watch History
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/ 2 weeks agoUS-China TikTok deal to move forward on Thursday
All the fine print has been sorted, with the formal signing expected to take place on Thursday in Korea.
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/ 3 weeks agoX wants you to spend millions on inactive handles
Priority handles will be free, while “rare” ones, like @pizza or @vibes, could cost anywhere from $2,500 to seven figures.
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Facebook
/ 4 weeks agoMeta to discontinue Messenger desktop apps—what you should know
Wave goodbye to Messenger desktop apps! On December 15, Meta is steering users towards the Facebook website for seamless in-browser chats.
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Facebook
/ 4 weeks agoMeta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page after DOJ steps in
Meta says the group violated the company’s policies against coordinated harm.
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Facebook
/ 4 weeks agoFacebook reintroduces local job listings
Meta’s updated rules ban adult services, drug-related jobs, and even in-person childcare.
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/ 1 month agoInstagram tests making Reels the new home feed
The layout looks like a mash-up of old Instagram and TikTok.
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/ 1 month agoInstagram chief denies mic-spying myth
Meta’s recommendation engine uses advertiser data and lookalike profiles to figure out what you’ll click.
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Social
/ 2 months agoTrump gives TikTok a lifeline with $14B US buyout deal
Trump’s order effectively puts the ban on ice for 120 days while the divestiture plan moves forward.
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Social
/ 2 months agoInstagram hits 3 billion monthly users
The rocket fuel behind Instagram’s growth is clear: direct messages, Reels, and algorithmic recommendations.
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/ 2 months agoFacebook is getting an AI cupid
Facebook Dating’s 18–29 user base is up 10 percent year over year.
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/ 2 months agoTrump reveals TikTok’s potential investors
Trump didn’t clarify whether the Murdochs were opening their personal wallets or bringing Fox Corp into the mix.
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Social
/ 2 months agoTikTok’s US deal delayed again: same drama, new deadline
ByteDance has to sell off its US operations or pack its bags.
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Social
/ 2 months agoMeta’s $725 million privacy payout is finally hitting wallets (yours too)
The payouts rang from $4.89 on the low end to $38.36 on the high end.
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/ 2 months agoWhistleblowers say Meta buried kids’ safety research
Meta says any data on kids under 13 has to be deleted anyway, citing privacy laws.
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/ 2 months agoFacebook Poke returns to your notifications
Every time you poke a friend, your count grows, unlocking emojis like a fire icon or the classic “100.”
