Few years on the Earth
The parents of a Scottish teenager who took his own life after being targeted by an online sextortion gang have launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram. Murray Dowey was just 16 when he died in December 2023 at his family home in Dunblane, after being manipulated into sending intimate … Read more
As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his inauguration, Meta Gives $1 million contribution to the event’s fund has sparked widespread attention. Alongside this monetary gesture, a personal gift from CEO Mark Zuckerberg—a pair of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses—has added a symbolic touch to the donation. This move, while seemingly an olive branch, holds deeper … Read more
In a significant move, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a hefty fine of ₹213.14 crore (approximately $26 million) on Meta for violating competition laws with its 2021 WhatsApp privacy policy update. The policy update, which mandated users to share their data with Meta’s other companies, was found to be an abuse of … Read more
The stock market in 2024 has seen its fair share of excitement, especially with the performance of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” — a group of tech giants driving substantial interest and investment. Each of these companies has contributed significantly to the tech landscape, with industry-shaping innovations and record-breaking valuations. The seven stocks — Alphabet (GOOGL), … Read more