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How to Add a Song to your Instagram Profile
- Instagram now allows users to add music to their profile.
- Adding a song to your Instagram profile helps greet followers and showcase your current mood.
- To add a song, update the Instagram app, go to your profile, tap on Edit Profile, select Music, search for the song you want, trim it, and save.
- The feature to add music to Instagram profiles is free and does not require purchasing songs.
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Meta Tests Invitation-Only Bonus Program for Creators on Threads
- Meta is running an invitation-only bonus program on Threads, where creators can earn money on their content.
- The program requires a post to receive at least 2,500 views and is aimed at increasing engagement on Threads.
- Threads, Instagram's text-based social media app, has over 150 million monthly active users.
- Other platforms like YouTube and Klarna have also introduced new offerings for creators.
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UK toughens up on default passwords, Tesla shares jump following China self-driving deal
- UK bans common and easily guessed passwords to protect against cyber attacks.
- Tesla's valuation increases by $64bn after data-sharing agreement with Baidu for self-driving cars in China.
- New image of iPhone 16 series reveals size differences between Pro and non-Pro models.
- EU to launch formal proceedings against Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) over concerns of inadequate measures against disinformation.
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Meta Faces Lawsuit Over False Investment Ads in Japan
- Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a legal battle in Japan as four individuals from Kobe and Tokyo step up to challenge the deceptive investment advertisements plaguing social media.
- Social media scams exploiting the identities of well-known personalities without consent have become a nationwide concern in Japan, with staggering losses of approximately 27.8 billion yen in 2023.
- This legal confrontation marks a significant milestone, representing the first instance of holding social media platforms accountable for the dissemination of fraudulent advertisements.
- The plaintiffs allege that Meta Platforms Inc. failed to verify the authenticity of fraudulent advertisements, leading to financial losses, and are seeking compensation of 23 million yen.
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EU to investigate Meta over election misinformation before June polls
- The EU is set to launch formal proceedings against Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, over concerns of not countering election misinformation before the EU elections in June.
- The commission will target suspected infringements by Meta related to deceptive advertising, political content, and inadequate monitoring and flagging of illegal content.
- Officials are particularly concerned about Meta's handling of Russia's efforts to undermine European elections, but will not directly accuse the Kremlin in the proceedings.
- The commission is also troubled by Meta's plan to discontinue CrowdTangle, a tool used for monitoring fake news and voter suppression.
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How to Download Videos on WhatsApp for PC
- WhatsApp web and desktop app allow users to download videos shared in chat or group without any third-party tool.
- To download a video on WhatsApp for PC, users can open their web browser and visit the web.whatsapp.com website, link their WhatsApp account, open the conversation with the desired video, click on the video to open it in full screen mode and then click the Download button.
- For downloading a video on WhatsApp for Android or iOS, users need to open the WhatsApp app, open the conversation with the desired video, tap on the download icon located at the bottom left corner of the video, and then tap on Save from the menu that appears.
- All downloaded WhatsApp videos on PC are saved in the Downloads folder of the user's PC.
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The average salary of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp employees across the world
- Meta's recent filing reveals that the median salary of its employees, including those at Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, stands at a staggering $379,000.
- Meanwhile, CEO Mark Zuckerberg pocketed $24.4 million in 2023, primarily for security expenses. Despite his symbolic $1 salary, his compensation underscores his integral role in Meta's image. The filing justifies the substantial security costs, citing Zuckerberg's association with the company's public perception.
- With an estimated net worth of $176 billion, largely from Meta stock, Zuckerberg's compensation represents a fraction of his wealth. These figures shed light on the significant earnings gap within the tech giant.
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How to see who has unfollowed you on Instagram
- Identifying who has unfollowed you on Instagram can be tricky, but there are official tools within the app that can help.
- The basic way to check is to keep a close eye on your follower count.
- A more comprehensive solution is to download a copy of your account information, which includes a report of your followers.
- To do this, open the Instagram app, go to your profile, select Menu, then go to Accounts Center and choose Download your information.
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We're budgeting $400,000 to flip 5 train cars into Airbnbs. It all started with a 1970s caboose we bought on Facebook marketplace.
- Real estate investors Ray and Karen DeVite plan to turn historic train cabooses into short-term rental getaways.
- The couple bought a 1970s Chessie System caboose and a 1950s Nickel Plate Road caboose from a seller they found on Facebook.
- They are budgeting at least $400,000 to renovate and rent out five train cars in total.
- The DeVites hope to attract train enthusiasts and bike enthusiasts to their Airbnb park in Xenia, Ohio.
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Nospace is a new nostalgia-filled social media app for Gen Z that's already got a 500,000-person waiting list
- Nospace is a new social media app targeting Gen Z and reviving the format of early social media apps like MySpace.
- It prioritizes socializing with friends over posting viral hits and has amassed a waitlist of 500,000 people.
- Users can share their stream-of-consciousness thoughts and customize their profiles with colorful backgrounds and text.
- The app aims to recapture the fun and friendship-centric nature of early social media platforms.
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Harnessing the Power of Twilio and Python for WhatsApp Messaging: A Beginner’s Guide
- This article discusses harnessing the power of Twilio and Python for WhatsApp messaging.
- It provides a beginner's guide on integrating Twilio API and Python for sending and receiving WhatsApp messages.
- The article covers the setup process, sending WhatsApp messages programmatically using Python, and receiving incoming messages.
- It concludes by highlighting the possibilities and opportunities that arise from combining Twilio and Python for WhatsApp messaging.
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Why is WhatsApp threatening to leave India?
- WhatsApp is threatening to leave India due to data privacy and cybersecurity laws.
- WhatsApp's encryption ensures the security and privacy of user communications.
- The law in India requires companies to provide requested personal data, but WhatsApp refuses to do so because of encryption.
- WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption is a global feature designed to protect user privacy.
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WhatsApp makes change that users say is ‘enough to make them delete the app’
- WhatsApp has undergone a subtle change, turning more green.
- The change is part of WhatsApp's latest update to improve user experience.
- Some users are unhappy with the green color and contemplate deleting the app.
- Other recent changes include adding capital letters to the status bar and rearranging tabs for easier access.
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Facebook Has Lost $1 Billion Every Month On VR Since June 2022
- Facebook's virtual reality and augmented reality division, Reality Labs, has lost over $3 billion since June 2022.
- Since June 2022, Reality Labs has been losing a billion dollars per month, and Meta expects to continue losing billions on VR.
- Reality Labs is responsible for creating the Quest 2 VR gaming headset and other metaverse projects, but none of them has turned a profit for Meta.
- Even though VR sales are down and companies aren't investing in the VR workplace future, Meta expects operating losses to increase due to ongoing product development efforts.
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WhatsApp Threatens India Exit: Privacy Standoff Heats Up Over Encryption Rules
- WhatsApp, with over 400 million users in India, threatens to exit the market due to privacy concerns.
- The Indian government wants WhatsApp to breach its end-to-end encryption to comply with the IT Rules.
- WhatsApp argues that compromising encryption would harm user privacy and security.
- The Delhi High Court is considering the matter, which will impact future internet communication in India.
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