Facebook

Facebook is a social networking platform founded in 2004, with a large user base. It’s the top social platform for news consumption in the US, though usage has declined in recent years. Facebook also has a significant advertising revenue stream, and is a major platform for social commerce. Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder.

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Meta’s hook: the feed that never stops

Meta's apps are designed to keep people engaged, but critics…

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Ofcom’s new proposal: tech firms must stamp out scam ads or pay

Ofcom has proposed new rules that would make major platforms…

Social Media Landscape

Why social media can be mentally exhausting

Notifications, likes, algorithms, and comparison culture all shape how we…

The image shows a collection of 3D icons representing various social media platforms arranged in a grid pattern on a white background with black dots. The icons include Pinterest, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, LinkedIn, Spotify, Snapchat, and Twitter. Some icons have notification badges, with WhatsApp showing a badge with the number 3 and Snapchat showing a badge with the number 6. The icons are colorful and have a raised, three-dimensional appearance, making them stand out against the background.

Under-16s face social media ban in the UK

UK ministers say the change is meant to protect children…

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New Facebook Creator Assistant turns performance stats into plain-English tips

Meta’s Creator Assistant is initially rolling out to eligible creators…

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Meta expands its 13+ teen content settings worldwide

Meta is switching teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger…

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Meta Account is replacing Accounts Center

Meta is replacing Accounts Center with Meta Account to make…

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Facebook will pay up to $3,000 a month to lure creators with Creator Fast Track

If you have a big audience on TikTok, Instagram or…

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Facebook’s war on copycats is real — and original creators are winning

Facebook's algorithm has officially chosen sides — and it's siding…

A hero banner image for Facebook Marketplace's 2026 Meta AI update, featuring a mock product listing of a blue and white porcelain tea set priced at $100 with a "Draft your listing with AI" prompt at the top. To the right is a circular seller profile photo of a smiling woman with a 4.9-star rating badge showing 23 reviews, alongside a "Meta AI - Summary" card. A blue "Generate shipping label" button appears at the bottom of the listing. The background features a bold blue circle with Facebook's logo, a thumbs-up icon, a heart reaction, and a hugging emoji scattered around.

Meta AI handles the boring parts of selling on Facebook Marketplace

Meta AI can now snap a photo and generate a…

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Meta is shutting down the standalone Messenger website in April 2026

If you’ve been quietly using Messenger’s bare‑bones website to dodge…

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Facebook is letting your profile picture move with Meta AI

Facebook profile animation is the latest update.