News Facebook changes its name and what it means for our future November 25th, 2021 Facebook now Meta will shift the core business of the social media giant into a new concept of the Metaverse.
News Facebook launches Clubhouse like Podcasts & Live Audio Service June 22nd, 2021 Facebook rolling out Live Audio Rooms and podcasts, as part of its plans to bring social audio experiences.
News Facebook Testing ads on Instagram Reels April 24th, 2021 Facebook to start testing ads on a short video platform Instagram Reels worldwide.
News Facebook blocks News Sharing in Australia February 19th, 2021 Facebook blocked Australians from sharing news on its social media amid a law over to pay for news.
News US Govt Filed Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook For Crushing Smaller Competitors December 11th, 2020 US government and 48 states have filed antitrust lawsuits against Facebook which may force it to sell WhatsApp and Instagram.
FUNDING Step Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding from Stripe, Justin Timberlake & others December 4th, 2020 Step raises $50 million in Series B funding following massive consumer demand from its recent launch.
ACQUISITION Facebook Acquires Chatbot Startup Kustomer December 1st, 2020 Facebook acquire Kustomer, a customer service chatbot for an undisclosed sum.
News Cambridge Analytica boss Banned from Holding Company Directorships for Seven Years September 26th, 2020 Cambridge Analytica boss Alexander Nix banned for seven years from Holding Company Directorships after allegedly offering potential clients unethical services.
ACQUISITION Qualcomm acquires 0.15% stake in Jio for $97 million July 13th, 2020 India's leading telecom company Reliance Jio raises $97 million from wireless technology leader Qualcomm.
News Brazil suspends Whatsapp Payment Service June 24th, 2020 Brazil's central bank ordered Visa and Mastercard to suspend a joint project with WhatsApp payment service.
USA Facebook aims to help voters, Launched Voting Information Center June 17th, 2020 Facebook is launching a widespread effort to boost US voter turnout and provide authoritative information about voting.
News Facebook Launched WhatsApp Payment Service in Brazil June 15th, 2020 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg makes the announcement of the Whatsapp payment feature launch in Brazil.
