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Is Mark Zuckerberg preparing for the cage fight against Elon Musk? Netizens began speculating as the Meta CEO trains with UFC champions. (Israel Adesanya Instagram) News 

Mark Zuckerberg Works Out with UFC Champions – Could a Cage Match with Elon Musk be Next?

Adriana Marais,

The two prominent figures in the tech industry, who have been making headlines lately, appear to be preparing for a physical confrontation. Both individuals are also using their online presence to support their training efforts. The ongoing verbal battle between Elon Musk, the executive chair of Twitter, and Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has been the subject of much discussion since Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight, to which Zuckerberg responded by asking for the location. Ever since Meta started developing its Twitter-like platform Threads, the two have…

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Notably, in a major success for Mark Zuckerberg led Meta Platforms, Threads app has crossed 100 million sign-ups within just 5 days of launch. (AFP) News 

Threads Reaches 100 Million Milestone, Becoming Fastest Growing Platform Ever and Outpacing Twitter-Competitor ChatGPT

Jim Hendler, , ,

The initial excitement has now turned into reality. Threads, the new app from Meta Platforms that was hailed as a potential rival to Twitter, has not only thrived but has surpassed all previous records set by any platform. Despite having a strong user base from Instagram (with over 2 billion users), the astonishing numbers it has achieved in such a short period of time can only be described as extraordinary. So, what’s all the hullabaloo about? Clearly shocked and honored, the Instagram CEO took to his Insta account to say:…

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Both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been exchanging blows on their respective microblogging platforms with threats of lawsuits, cryptic posts, and even the possibility of a cage match. (REUTERS) News 

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Engage in Feud as Twitter Takes Legal Action Against Threads

Jim Hendler, ,

The ongoing feud between Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shows no signs of stopping, as they continue to exchange heated remarks on their microblogging platforms. Musk recently referred to Zuckerberg as a “cuck” after seeing his response to a post by Wendy’s on Threads, the new Twitter rival. This feud has escalated with threats of legal action, mysterious posts, and even talk of a potential physical confrontation. Wendy’s official Threads handle posted on Sunday, “Hey @Zuck you should go to space just make him really mad lol,” to…

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Threads creators pushed back on the accusations, and legal experts note that much is still unknown. (REUTERS) News 

Comparing Twitter and Threads: Users and Lawyers Weigh In

Jim Hendler, ,

To what extent does Instagram’s new app, Threads, resemble Twitter in terms of its conversational features? In a cease-and-desist letter earlier this week, Twitter threatened legal action against Instagram’s parent company Meta over its new text-based Threads app. which it called a “copy”. Threads has attracted tens of millions of users since it launched as the latest competitor to Elon Musk’s social media platform. The creators of the chains rejected the allegations, and legal experts point out that much is still unknown. For now, “it’s kind of a big question…

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Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has made claims that suggest that Thread may not compete with Twitter, at least not in terms of the content that is shared on the platform, as it will not encourage hard news or political discussions. News 

Instagram CEO Discourages Posting of News and Political Content on Threads

Jim Hendler, , , ,

Meta’s Threads app, which was introduced with great excitement this week, has been positioned as a direct rival to Elon Musk’s Twitter. Nevertheless, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has made statements that imply the app might not directly challenge Twitter, particularly in terms of the shared content on the platform. In a Threads conversation with The Verge, Meta’s Adam Mosseri stated that Threads does not encourage hard news or political debate. He said the “additional engagement or revenue” generated by these topics would not be worth the integrity and…

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Threads hit the million users mark in just a matter of hours and has now surpassed the 30 million mark. Check out what Jack Dorsey has to say about the app. (REUTERS) News 

Jack Dorsey Criticizes Threads App for Requiring 14 Permissions on iPhones

Adarsh V.K, ,

Threads was launched yesterday in over 100 countries and quickly amassed over a million users within a few hours, surpassing 30 million shortly after. However, there are significant concerns regarding the app’s handling of user privacy, with former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey even criticizing it. In comparison, Twitter boasts over 200 million daily active users. Dorsey, who now runs Twitter competitor Bluesky, tweeted about Threads, saying, “All threads belong to us,” along with a screenshot of the app’s requested permissions. iPhone threads require different permissions, including health and fitness, which…

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Zuckerberg, who goes by the username, finkd on Twitter, tweeted a famous Spider-Man meme wherein two Spider-Men are seen perplexed about who is who, pointing fingers at each other in confusion. News 

What Was the Significance of Mark Zuckerberg’s Spider-Man Meme After the Release of Threads?

Febin Mathew, , ,

Today, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made his first tweet in over a decade, coinciding with the launch of Threads, a platform that is being hailed as a significant rival to Twitter. Zuckerberg, who goes by the username finkd on Twitter, tweeted the famous Spider-Man meme, in which two Spider-Men are seen confused as to who is who, pointing fingers at each other in confusion. pic.twitter.com/MbMxUWiQgp— Mark Zuckerberg (@finkd) July 6, 2023 This is probably a dig at Twitter and an acknowledgment that Meta’s Threads are here to stay and attract…

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Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg added nearly $58.9 billion to his fortune in the first half of 2023. (AP) News 

Record Increase in Wealth of World’s Billionaires Seen in 2020

Sanjay Patil

In the first half of 2023, the combined wealth of the world’s 500 wealthiest individuals surged by $852 billion. Each member of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index earned an average of $14 million a day over the past six months, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. It was the best six months for billionaires since the end of 2020, when the economy recovered from the recession caused by the coronavirus. The gains coincided with a broad stock market rally as investors dealt with central bank interest rate hikes, the ongoing war…

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Meta Platforms' WhatsApp Business application is now catering to more than 200 million users on its platform, a fourfold jump from about three years ago, chief Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday. News 

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Reports Four-Fold Increase in WhatsApp Business Users Over Three Years

Jim Hendler,

According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the WhatsApp Business app from Meta Platforms has experienced a four-fold increase in its user base, now serving over 200 million users on its platform, compared to three years ago. The increase in the number of users comes as Meta moves to focus on the development of corporate communications, as the uncertain economy slows down its core advertising business. Meta said it will soon begin testing features that help small businesses run ads that click on the messaging platform without a Facebook account. Small and…

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Whether it moves from banter to the octagon remains to be seen. News 

Prepare for a Showdown between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk

Adriana Marais, , ,

Although I haven’t watched a boxing match since the 2015 bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., I would definitely be interested in watching if Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were to face off on camera. It seems that I am not alone in this sentiment, as the idea of a fight between the two tech moguls is generating a lot of buzz on social media. It all started when Musk reacted to a report about Meta’s Twitter competitor. Apparently, Meta’s product manager Chris Cox said that the company…

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Notably, Zuckerberg, 39, had also recently won his first amateur Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament. News 

Mark Zuckerberg Prepares to Take on Elon Musk in Epic Showdown

Adriana Marais, , ,

Following Elon Musk’s tweet about being willing to engage in a cage match with Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta responded by sharing a screenshot of Musk’s tweet on Instagram and stating, “Provide me with your location.” That challenge came after Meta, which owns Zuckerberg’s Instagram, announced plans to create a text-based social media platform to rival Twitter. META releases a “Twitter Rival” called THREADS (I didn’t make this up!) META, the same company that copied Snapchat, TikTok, StumbleUpon, Foursquare, BeReal and Clubhouse, started coding Project 92 three months after…

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Meta said that parents will retain control over their children's accounts for the Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets and promised that preteen access will be limited to “age-appropriate” apps deploying virtual reality, or VR. (AFP) Gadgets 

Mark Zuckerberg Invites Preteens to Experience Virtual Reality with Facebook’s Quest Headset

Jim Hendler, , ,

Despite growing concerns about children’s excessive use of social media, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram intends to launch a digital portal that will allow children as young as 10 years old to access virtual reality via the Meta Quest headset. Meta Platforms, which oversees the social media empire created by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, said in a blog post on Friday that it is lowering the minimum age for a Quest account from 13 to 10. The Menlo Park, Calif., company framed the move later this year as…

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Meta recently brought the feature to WhatsApp as well. News 

Instagram Launches Broadcast Channels Globally

Jim Hendler, ,

Instagram’s one-way messaging feature, similar to Telegram’s broadcast channels, will soon be accessible to a wider audience. According to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company is launching the feature worldwide today, after it was previously only available to a few creators. Broadcast channels allow users to post messages to their followers, who can react to them and vote in polls, but cannot respond directly. Zuckerberg has used his channel to share announcements and updates about Meta’s products. In addition to text updates, content producers can send images, videos and audio…

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The Meta Quest 3 is launching this fall. News 

Meta is experimenting Reels on Meta Quest

Jim Hendler, , , , , , , ,

Initially created by Instagram to rival TikTok, Reels has now been introduced on Facebook as well. Meta, the parent company, is now experimenting with Reels on a new platform – the Meta Quest. While the VR headset is primarily used for browsing the internet, playing games, and watching movies, the addition of Reels, which are typically viewed vertically, offers a unique viewing experience compared to the more flexible and screen-wide options available. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the update in a 13-second video on Meta’s Instagram channel. It…

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The European Union (EU) has warned Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to take immediate action on protecting kids on Instagram or face "heavy sanctions". News 

European Union Threatens Mark Zuckerberg With Severe Punishment If Instagram Does Not Safeguard Children’s Privacy

Jim Hendler, , ,

Mark Zuckerberg, the Founder and CEO of Meta, has been cautioned by the European Union (EU) to promptly address the issue of safeguarding children on Instagram, or else face severe penalties. The warning comes after reports that Instagram’s recommendation algorithms are promoting networks of pedophiles who order and sell child sexual abuse content on the popular photo-sharing platform. The Wall Street Journal worked with researchers from Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst to encrypt and expose such a network of Instagram accounts. EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton…

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn't intimidated by Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which was revealed earlier this week at WWDC 2023. Gadgets 

Mark Zuckerberg Dismisses Apple’s Vision Pro Headset as Not Being a ‘Magical Solution’

Adriana Marais, ,

Despite the recent unveiling of Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset at WWDC 2023, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains unfazed. As reported by The Verge, Meta, one of Apple’s biggest competitors in this field, held an internal meeting where Zuckerberg assured employees that Apple’s Vision Pro was nothing new — that Meta hadn’t already researched, and that there aren’t some kind of magic solutions. which they have to the limitations of the laws of physics.” Zuckerberg dismissed the headset as high-end hardware that “makes sense for the cases they’re going for.”…

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The company is working on chatbots for Messenger and WhatsApp and image editing tools for Instagram. AI 

Zuckerberg Predicts Generative AI Will Be Integrated Into All Facebook Products

Jim Hendler, , , ,

Meta’s plans for generative AI are becoming clearer. Despite not having implemented many generative AI features yet, Mark Zuckerberg has expressed his desire for Meta to be recognized as a leading player in this field. Now Axios reports that Zuckerberg detailed some of Meta’s plans at a company-wide meeting this week. The CEO is said to have told employees about some of the ways Meta plans to put generative AI into “every one of our products.” Planned features include AI “agents” for WhatsApp and Messenger, which Zuckerberg has previously discussed.…

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Facebook to end the ban on political ads in the United States. (Pixabay) News 

Facebook to lift ban on political advertising

Jim Hendler, ,

Facebook Inc. will end the ban on political advertising in the United States on Thursday, opening its social networking sites to ads on politics, elections and social issues for the first time in months. The company shut down all new political advertising in the United States in the week leading up to the November general election, and then shut down all advertising on political and social issues in the weeks that followed, as the then president , Donald Trump, publicly fought the result. Facebook allowed some political ads around a…

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Facebook today hosted the Facebook Fuel for India 2020 India. (REUTERS) News 

India has over 15 million WhatsApp Business app users, says Mark Zuckerberg

Jim Hendler,

Facebook today hosted the Facebook Fuel for India 2020 India. At the event, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke about the impact of WhatsApp. The CEO of Facebook said that WhatsApp’s business app has more than 50 million users worldwide, of which around 15 million are in India. We support more than 50 million WhatsApp business app users around the world every month already. And over 15 million of them are in India. So you know that with communities around the world now stuck, a lot of these entrepreneurs need digital…

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook Inc., speaks remotely during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., USA, Tuesday, November 18, 2020 (Bloomberg) News 

Facebooks Zuckerberg says Kenoshas post did not violate call to arms policy

Jim Hendler,

Facebook Inc chief executive Mark Zuckerberg told U.S. senators on Tuesday that a page that posted a “call to arms” during protests in Kenosha, Wis., In August did not violate the policy “d ‘call to arms’ of the company. “My understanding is that this post did not necessarily violate that call for arms policy at the time,” Zuckerberg said, referring to calls from the Kenosha Guard asking people to “take up arms” and defend the city against “evil thugs”. Muslim Advocates Executive Director Farhana Khera said Zuckerberg’s testimony directly contradicts…

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