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How to Change WhatsApp Chat Themes
- WhatsApp has introduced Chat themes, allowing users to customize the appearance of chat panels.
- Users can choose from 30 new wallpapers and customize chat bubbles.
- To change the Chat theme, users need to update the WhatsApp app and follow simple steps in the settings.
- Specific chat themes can also be changed by accessing the chat and selecting the desired theme.
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Meta Announces Dedicated AI Chatbot App Amidst Growing AI Competition
- Meta Platforms plans to launch a dedicated AI chatbot app in Q2 2025, competing with services like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.
- Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, anticipates reaching 1 billion users with Meta AI, expanding beyond current integrations.
- Meta has allocated $60-65 billion for capital expenditures to enhance AI capabilities and infrastructure.
- The upcoming standalone app will expand accessibility, and Meta also plans to introduce a paid subscription service.
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Meta Fires Employees Amid Crackdown on Internal Leaks
- Meta Platforms terminates approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential information.
- The leaks revealed unannounced product plans and internal meeting details led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
- Leaked information undermines team morale and wastes time better spent on product development.
- Meta intensifies efforts to identify and address the sources of leaks, emphasizing commitment to confidentiality.
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‘They’ve lost my trust’: consumers shun companies as bosses kowtow to Trump
- Consumers like Lauren Bedson are boycotting companies like Amazon due to their relationship with Trump and changing values.
- Many Americans are shifting their shopping habits due to the political stances of businesses, with social media playing a role in organizing boycotts.
- Some are resisting Trump and corporate capitalism by boycotting companies like Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
- Individuals are taking actions like canceling Prime memberships, deleting social media accounts, and prioritizing local businesses.
- The shift away from big corporations has revealed a reliance on them, with 75% of American consumers having Amazon Prime memberships.
- The shift is leading some consumers to reassess their needs, spend less, and opt out of the economy amidst changing corporate stances.
- Boycotts during Biden's presidency also occurred, but the current backlash against companies is prompting consumers to think critically about their choices.
- Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the values companies uphold over just products, showcasing a shift in consumer behavior.
- Optimism exists that these shifts in consumer behavior will impact companies as consumers prioritize values over convenience and products.
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Instagram Reels Glitch Exposed Users to Violent Content, Now Resolved
- Meta has fixed a glitch that caused violent and graphic videos to appear in Instagram Reels, despite users enabling the platform’s “sensitive content control” setting.
- The issue, which affected users globally, has been resolved by Meta, but the company did not disclose the cause or the number of impacted users.
- Despite having the sensitive content control setting enabled, users reported encountering objectionable content.
- Meta's moderation policies have faced scrutiny, and the company has been increasingly relying on automated tools for content moderation.
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The HackerNoon Newsletter: AI CAPTCHA Fails Are the Internet’s New Comedy Show! (2/27/2025)
- The HackerNoon Newsletter: AI CAPTCHA Fails Are the Internet’s New Comedy Show!
- Top stories include Creditcoin building trust in on-chain lending, portable monitors for laptops, AI CAPTCHA fails, and LinkedIn's efforts against spam and scammers.
- Creditcoin is revolutionizing blockchain solutions and creating trust in decentralized finance.
- AI CAPTCHA fails have become a source of internet comedy.
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Meta Considering Standalone App for Instagram Reels to Enhance Short-Form Video Experience
- Meta is considering launching a standalone app for Instagram Reels.
- The app, code-named 'Project Ray,' aims to enhance short-form video content and improve recommendations.
- The standalone app would help simplify Instagram's main platform and eliminate redundant content features.
- Meta's new strategy is also driven by the launch of the video-editing app Edits and potential absence of TikTok.
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Instagram users shown gory and violent content following Meta ‘error’
- Instagram users worldwide were flooded with violent and graphic content tagged as 'Sensitive Content'.
- Users reported seeing gory and NSFW content, usually filtered out by the platform's algorithm.
- The influx of content, including videos of violence and disturbing imagery, was labeled as 'Sensitive Content' and required users to click to view.
- Meta, the parent company of Instagram, acknowledged the error and apologized for the mistake.
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Meta apologizes after Instagram fails to block graphic Reels – to spin off Reels into a separate app
- Meta issues apology after Instagram fails to block graphic Reels, blaming technical error
- Users report seeing violent and explicit content in Reels despite sensitive content filter
- Meta acknowledges the issue and shifts to AI for content moderation
- Instagram considers launching a separate Reels app as TikTok faces uncertain future
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10 Best Ways to Fix Instagram Links Not Working
- Instagram Bio links not working can be a result of various issues, such as invalid URLs or banned links.
- Ensure there are no spelling mistakes in the URL and that it is active and valid.
- Avoid sharing links that redirect users too many times, as Instagram may flag them as spam.
- Force stop the Instagram app to resolve temporary glitches that may cause unclickable links.
- Disabling VPN apps on your phone temporarily can help with adding links to your Instagram Bio.
- Clearing Instagram cache and data can fix issues with the Bio link not working.
- Clear the in-app browser data on Instagram to resolve any browsing issues.
- Configure Instagram to open supported links in its in-app browser to ensure smooth link opening.
- Update the Instagram app to the latest version to resolve any bugs causing link problems.
- If all else fails, contact Instagram support for assistance in fixing the Bio link issue.
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Instagram may spin off Reels into a separate app
- Meta is considering launching a separate app for short-form videos, according to The Information.
- The project, codenamed Project Ray, aims to improve recommendations and feature longer videos.
- Meta's video editing app Edits was recently launched to compete with CapCut.
- If Reels becomes a standalone app, it could allow Instagram to focus on its other features.
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Meta apologizes for the sudden influx of graphic content on Instagram Reels
- Meta apologized for an influx of graphic content on Instagram Reels on Wednesday.
- Instagram users reported a flood of graphic and disturbing content recommended on their feeds.
- Videos showing gore and violence, including killings and cartel violence, were being recommended to users back-to-back.
- Meta has faced controversies over lapses in content moderation and its role in proliferating violence in various regions.
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WhatsApp Introduces Instant Voice-to-Text Transcription Feature
- WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that converts voice and audio messages into text transcripts.
- The instant voice-to-text transcription feature enhances accessibility and convenience for users.
- It allows users to discreetly check messages without playing audio and benefits individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Transcripts are generated on the user's device with end-to-end encryption for privacy.
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WhatsApp prepares to further simplify payments in its largest market (APK teardown)
- WhatsApp could soon introduce UPI Lite for faster, PIN-free payments.
- UPI Lite allows users to add funds to a dedicated wallet for quick, low-value transactions. This simplifies and speeds up frequent but low-value payments on the platform.
- WhatsApp already offers UPI payment features in the instant messaging app and has been previously spotted working on bill payment functionality.
- WhatsApp's introduction of UPI Lite aims to further simplify and improve payment options, particularly for frequent, low-value transactions.
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New LightSpy spyware variant comes with enhanced data collection features targeting social media platforms
- Researchers found an updated LightSpy spyware with enhanced data collection features targeting social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
- ThreatFabric researchers discovered a macOS version of LightSpy spyware in May 2024 and observed threat actors using publicly available exploits to deliver macOS implants.
- The LightSpy spyware can steal files, record audio, harvest various data, and grant attackers control over the infected device.
- The new version of LightSpy supports data extraction features targeting Facebook and Instagram application database files.
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