Digital rights group NOYB files first complaint with Austrian regulator against Meta's paid ad-free subscription for Facebook, Instagram

Digital rights group NOYB files first complaint with Austrian regulator against Meta's paid ad-free subscription for Facebook, Instagram
Meta spokesman Andy Stone placed on Russia's 'wanted list', with Meta Platforms previously classified as 'terrorist' organisation
As the US Senate examines Meta's protection children, firm calls for federal law for App Stores to approve app downloads for under-16s
Ban on Meta's 'behavioural advertising' practices has been expanded by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Facebook and Instagram to offer a paid subscription in Europe in return for no adverts, costing from 9.99 euros (£8.73) per month
Meta Platforms beats expectations in its Q3 financials, helped by an ongoing uptick in digital ad spend and cost cutting measures
Dozens of US states sue Meta Platforms, alleging Instagram and Facebook are harming children's mental health
Software update from Apple shipped on Wednesday to resolve overheating issue in certain circumstances with iPhone 15
Access to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Russia will be blocked from March 2024, Russian lawmaker claims
User of social networks belonging to Meta could be charged a monthly fee of 10 euros (£8.67) for ad-free access to Facebook, Instagram
Developer conference begins with Meta introducing AI chatbots with celebrity personalities for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook
Government minister urges Meta not deploy end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger, after passing of Online Safety Bill
Canadian government outlines proposed regulations for Online News Act, which it says will address Alphabet and Meta concerns. Facebook not convinced
Nearly 9,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts associated with Chinese disinformation campaign have been closed by Meta
Canada’s government continues to turn up the heat against Meta, with Prime Minister Trudeau calling news ban 'inconceivable'
After repeated warnings, Meta begins process to end Facebook, Instagram news access in Canada, as government labels move 'irresponsible'
Honeymoon for Twitter rival Threads is over, but Meta Platforms plans “retention-driving hooks” for the messaging app
Federal government in Canada pulls its modest amount of advertising on Facebook, Instagram after Meta pulls news for Canadians
Round One. Mark Zuckerberg's Meta launches direct challenge to Elon Musk's Twitter, with official launch of Threads
With downloads for Jack Dorsey's Bluesky booming, Meta this week is expected to launch its Twitter rival, Instagram Threads
As promised, Meta is to pull news content from Facebook and Instagram in Canada, after the Online News Act becomes law
Battle of the egos? Mark Zuckerberg accepts Elon Musk challenge to a cage fight, with Las Vegas slated as the location
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta prepares to launch text-based Twitter rival as it looks to offer 'sanely run' alternative
Proposed California legislation to require online platforms to pay news publishers, but Meta says it may withdraw news in its home state
Welcome to Silicon Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 19/05/2023.
Paid verification for Instagram and Facebook, dubbed Meta Verified, launches in UK at a cost of £9.99 per month for each service
US Federal Appeals court dismisses antitrust attempt by US states to breakup Facebook parent Meta Platforms
Plunge in profits at Facebook parent, but Meta pleases Wall Street after sales rose for first time after three quarters of decline
New bipartisan bill unveiled in US will require parental consent for anyone under the age of 18 to use social media
Mark Zuckerberg's 'year of efficiency' continues after he makes “difficult decision” to axe 10,000 jobs, on top of November's 11,000 layoffs