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Govt extends WhatsApp username reply deadline to July 9

July 5, 2026, 05:22 PM - 3 min read

The Centre has extended Meta's deadline to July 9 to respond to concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature and its potential misuse.

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Govt issues notice to Meta over Instagram child abuse ads

July 5, 2026, 03:50 PM - 4 min read

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over alleged child sexual abuse advertisements on Instagram, seeking an explanation and ordering immediate removal of such content.

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Post govt concerns on usernames, Meta reassures safety

July 2, 2026, 07:57 PM - 2 min read

A Meta spokesperson said users will continue to need a phone number to create and use a WhatsApp account, adding that the company has incorporated several safeguards to reduce the risk of scams.

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Centre asks Meta to halt WhatsApp usernames rollout

July 1, 2026, 08:57 PM - 2 min read

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta, seeking a detailed explanation on WhatsApp's proposed username feature within three days and directing the company not to roll it out meanwhile.

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Government to examine WhatsApp's new username feature

July 1, 2026, 05:08 PM - 4 min read

Sources said the Centre plans to closely examine the new system, particularly from the standpoint of cybersecurity, online fraud and user safety.

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Meta, Amazon layoffs leave Indians battling visa deadline

Meta, Amazon layoffs leave Indians battling visa deadline

May 20, 2026, 06:19 PM - 4 min read

To buy themselves a bit of breathing space, a growing number of redundant workers are attempting to switch temporarily to B-2 tourist visas, which theoretically allow them to stay in the US for up to six months.

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Will Meta’s new parental controls keep kids safe online?

Will Meta’s new parental controls keep kids safe online?

May 20, 2026, 02:30 PM - 6 min read

Meta’s new age checks will use “visual clues” about a user’s age, such as height and bone structure, alongside analysis of social media posts and interactions, to estimate a person’s age.

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Meta shifts many into AI roles ahead of job cuts tomorrow

Meta shifts many into AI roles ahead of job cuts tomorrow

May 19, 2026, 09:19 AM - 3 min read

Internal morale at Meta has reportedly hit a low ebb ahead of the changes, with some staff jokingly hoarding free office snacks before Wednesday's formal announcements.

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AI can translate instantly: Should you stop learning languages?

AI can translate instantly: Should you stop learning languages?

May 14, 2026, 02:59 PM - 6 min read

But there’s a difference between using a tool to extend your capabilities and using it to avoid doing something altogether. That distinction becomes important when you are not just replacing a skill, but a form of cognitive and cultural engagement.

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Meta, Microsoft join layoff wave to bankroll AI infrastructure

Meta, Microsoft join layoff wave to bankroll AI infrastructure

April 30, 2026, 04:22 PM - 7 min read

The two tech giants join Atlassian, Block, WiseTech Global and Oracle, who have all made similar announcements this year, each evoking AI without outright blaming it.

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Meta rolls out WhatsApp Plus subscription

Meta rolls out WhatsApp Plus subscription

April 21, 2026, 02:22 PM - 2 min read

A spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the pilot is currently being rolled out to a limited number of Android beta testers, with an iOS version expected to follow shortly.

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The restructuring, slated for the remainder of 2026, appears to be the most substantial shake-up at the firm since Mark Zuckerberg’s previous “year of efficiency.”

Meta to cut 16,000 jobs; 8,000 layoffs by May 20

April 18, 2026, 02:33 PM - 3 min read

In this initial phase alone, the cuts are expected to impact roughly 10 per cent of Meta’s global headcount.

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