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NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits even after Meta-owned company sued it
- NSO Group developed malware that relied on WhatsApp exploits to infect target individuals even after the Meta-owned instant messaging company sued the surveillance firm.
- NSO Group continued using WhatsApp exploits, including spyware called 'Erised,' even after being sued for violating anti-hacking laws.
- NSO employees violated WhatsApp's Terms of Service by reverse-engineering, transmitting harmful code, and accessing the platform illegally.
- Court filings reveal that NSO Group had minimal control over customers' use of its spyware, contradicting prior claims by the company.
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How to Save Snapchat Stickers to WhatsApp (Easy Method)
- You can't export Snapchat Stickers to WhatsApp directly from the app.
- To use Snapchat Stickers on WhatsApp, you need to use the Bitmoji app.
- Follow these steps to save Snapchat Stickers to WhatsApp:
- 1. Open the Snapchat app and go to your profile.
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WhatsApp Introduces Message Drafts, But Lacks Cross-Device Syncing
- WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Message Drafts that helps users remember unsent messages.
- The draft messages do not currently sync across multiple devices, which can be inconvenient for users who switch between devices frequently.
- In comparison, competitors like Telegram offer seamless syncing of drafts between devices.
- WhatsApp should consider adding draft syncing across devices to enhance user convenience and experience.
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8 Ways to Fix Facebook Content Is Not Available Error
- Facebook Content Is Not Available error message appears due to multiple reasons.
- The error may occur when Facebook servers are down, you're logged out, or the page has been removed.
- The content may have violated Facebook's guidelines or the page privacy settings have been changed.
- If the Facebook profile has been deleted or deactivated, you won't be able to access the content.
- The error may also appear if you have been blocked by the profile owner.
- If you've blocked the profile owner, you cannot access their posts.
- Facebook servers could be down when you can't view content that doesn't violate the terms.
- In case of location or age restrictions, the posts may not be visible to you.
- A list of things not allowed on Facebook includes nudity, hate speech, content that contains excessive violence, spam, and fake profiles.
- To view Facebook content, make sure you're logged in, unblock a person you've blocked, or wait for Facebook servers to be restored.
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AI agents are on the march, but will they justify the endless big spending on AI?
- Agentic artificial intelligence, the notion of AI agents that can semiautonomously conduct a series of tasks without much human involvement, is gaining momentum.
- Despite worries that AI and big-data spending is getting out of hand, investments continued this week with xAI seeking to raise $6 billion, CoreWeave landing a big slug from Cisco, and Writer reeling in $200 million more.
- AI and big data were unsurprisingly the big topics at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon conference in Salt Lake City; next week, the earnings kahuna is Nvidia, the most valuable public company in the world.
- This week we saw the deployment of new services from Google and Red Hat, but AI experts are cautioning that agentic AI is still largely in its hype cycle.
- Advanced Micro Devices plans to cut 4% of its staff to double down on AI, while Cisco Systems is still struggling to restore revenue growth despite its early AI progress.
- The FBI has raided the home of the CEO of Polymarket as part of an investigation into allegations that it illegally allowed US citizens to participate in betting.
- The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into potential anticompetitive behavior by Microsoft's cloud practices, although it is unclear how the new presidential administration will handle the case.
- This week, data software companies including Snowflake, NetApp, and Elastic all reported their earnings.
- In terms of personnel announcements, OpenAI's co-founder Greg Brockman returned to the company, while AI developer Francois Chollet left Google to start his own company.
- There's also new industry leadership, as Bill Robbins takes on president of Menlo Security and Tony Alika Owens becomes CEO of lakehouse customer data platform Amperity.
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How WhatsApp Secretly Collects and Shares Your Data
- WhatsApp, with over two billion users worldwide, has faced scrutiny over its data collection and privacy practices.
- The app claims to use end-to-end encryption, but it does collect certain data about users.
- There are concerns about WhatsApp secretly sharing user data with government agencies or selling it on the Dark Web.
- Users can take measures to protect their privacy while using WhatsApp.
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How to Schedule Calls on WhatsApp for Better Planning
- WhatsApp has a tool called 'Events' that allows users to schedule calls directly within the app.
- To schedule a call on WhatsApp, open the app and select the group where you want to schedule the call.
- Click on the paperclip icon in the message bar, choose 'Event,' and then 'Create Event.'
- You can add a name, date, time, and location to the event, and even share a meeting link if desired.
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EU issues €797M antitrust fine to Meta over Facebook Marketplace
- The European Union issues a €797.72 million fine to Meta over Facebook Marketplace.
- Meta is ordered to change its business practices by the European Commission.
- The fine is related to the integration of Facebook Marketplace within the Facebook platform, giving it a competitive advantage.
- Meta plans to appeal the antitrust decision and states that it has already implemented systems to ensure fair competition.
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How to Turn a News Report Into Instagram Post
- To turn a news report into an Instagram post, you can create your own variant of the report by summarizing the main plot.
- Using AI tools like ChatGPT or Meta AI can help you generate a short summarization for your Instagram post.
- Another option is to use Instagram Carousel posts to tell a story with multiple images and brief points from the article.
- Finally, when sharing the Instagram post, remember to include the original article link and relevant hashtags.
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Meta to Appeal EC Decision in Facebook Marketplace Antitrust Case
- Meta will appeal the European Commission's decision in an antitrust case involving Facebook and Facebook Marketplace.
- The EC fined Meta 797.72 million euros for violating EU antitrust rules by tying Facebook Marketplace to Facebook.
- Meta is accused of giving its online classified ads service an advantage over competitors and imposing unfair trading conditions.
- Meta plans to appeal the decision, stating it provides no evidence of competitive harm and ignores consumer choice.
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Apple legend Bill Atkinson in treatment for pancreatic cancer
- Apple legend Bill Atkinson is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.
- Atkinson was recruited by Steve Jobs and Jef Raskin and became employee number 51 at Apple.
- He is known for his contributions to the original Mac and various Apple technologies like MacPaint and HyperCard.
- Atkinson shared his diagnosis on Facebook, requesting prayers and expressing gratitude for his life.
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Europe fines Meta almost $840 million for linking Marketplace to Facebook
- The European Commission has fined Meta almost 798 million euros (about $840 million) for linking Facebook Marketplace to its social network and imposing unfair conditions on rivals.
- Meta will appeal the ruling, stating that people use Marketplace because they want to, not because they have to.
- The Commission determined that Facebook users were exposed to Marketplace whether they wanted it or not, and that Meta imposed unfair trading conditions on other classified platforms.
- Meta has been ordered to end its practices and not repeat them.
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Report: Meta Plans to Add Advertising to Threads
- Meta plans to add advertising to its social media platform, Threads.
- The initiative will be led by Meta's Instagram ad unit, with a small number of advertisers allowed to publish on Threads starting in January.
- Threads, a text-based social media platform built by Meta's Instagram team, gained over 175 million monthly active users in its first year.
- In an earnings report, Meta revealed its total advertising-related revenues of $39.9 billion in Q3, with ad impressions growing 7% year over year.
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Judge Denies Meta Motion to Dismiss FTC Antitrust Lawsuit
- A judge ruled that the FTC lawsuit against Meta will go to trial, largely denying Meta's motion to dismiss the case.
- The FTC filed the suit in 2020, alleging that Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were illegal efforts to maintain a monopoly.
- The judge dismissed the allegation that Facebook restricted third-party app developers' access to remain dominant in the market.
- No date has been set for the trial.
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Meta Must Face Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Purchases
- Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, must face trial in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit over concerns about antitrust issues related to its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
- Judge James Boasberg in Washington denied Meta's motion to dismiss the case but dismissed one of the allegations made against it regarding hampering third-party developers' access to its platform.
- The FTC alleged that Meta acted illegally to maintain its social network monopoly, while Meta argued that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp have been beneficial for competition and consumers.
- Facebook purchased Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014, and both purchases were initially cleared of antitrust issues. However, in 2020, Meta's Facebook faced antitrust lawsuits from the FTC and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories.
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