Meta tests new features on Instagram designed to fight teen sextortion
The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
The U.S. has a record 813 billionaires — the most of any country.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
The allegations, made by Dr. Joan Donovan, raise questions about the influence the tech giant might have over seemingly independent research.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
Threads is quickly weaving its way into our daily lives, becoming the most downloaded app since it launched today.
WBZ TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The new app "Threads," created by the team behind Facebook, including Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, can only be used if you already have an Instagram account. It's already skyrocketing into the micro-blogging metaverse.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook will change its corporate name to Meta, demoting Facebook's namesake service to being one of the company's subsidiaries.
The group also found Facebook guilty of vagueness and inconsistency in both making and enforcing the rules that got Trump blocked.
The lawmakers sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg citing Facebook's past failures to protect children on the website.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that an Elizabeth Warren presidency would be bad for his business, according to leaked audio from a company meeting.
Facebook guru Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress Tuesday. Jon says it could be a historic turning point.
Facebook says that it will be easier to understand what apps have access to your data...but why haven't they been doing that all along?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was all over the media on Wednesday trying to save face after a major data breach affecting millions of users.
Jon Keller says the integrity of Facebook is in question as Mark Zuckerberg addresses the latest scandal.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg released a statement breaking his silence about Cambridge Analytica and users' personal data.
Jon Keller says it gets harder every year to narrow the list down, but the four "winners" he picked live up to the definition of a turkey.
Check out this litany of troubling stories about Facebook from just the past few weeks.
Jon says the way Mark Zuckerberg has run Facebook has modeled greed and carelessness.
Izabella, who also goes by Izzy, is an inquisitive, outgoing, and outspoken girl in search of her forever family.
A Massachusetts sports memorabilia collector is disappointed after he spent thousands of dollars to get Tom Brady's autograph.
Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Michael MacNeilly, 28, a Manchester, New Hampshire, police officer faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including six counts of simple assault.
A historian says current student protests lack achievable goals or an inspiring message.
Pro-Palestinian Emerson College students say they are determined to stay in a small tent city they created in alley off the campus.
A Massachusetts sports memorabilia collector is disappointed after he spent thousands of dollars to get Tom Brady's autograph.
WBZ-TV calculated the cost of various commutes based on the mileage of a Ford Explorer. Commuters will pay a hefty price.
Highland Avenue is legendary in Somerville for potholes, double parking and poor design. Now a bumper sticker is calling out the city.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
Scientists are making progress in using less toxic immunotherapy instead of traditional chemotherapy to fight cancer.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Manager Alex Cora told reporters on Tuesday in Cleveland that Triston Casas suffered a rib fracture and will be out for a while.
The Boston Celtics are not a group to run away from a challenge or a confrontation.
Just a few days ahead of the NFL Draft, the Patriots have reportedly only received "laughable" offers for the third overall pick.
The developments with Zach Wilson provide a bit of a depressing reminder that having such a high pick in such a draft year guarantees absolutely nothing
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.