Now playing Next The Cube Could social media firm Meta have alerted authorities about the Texas shooter? Meta wants to extend end-to-end encryption to its Messenger app and Instagram. 26/05/2022
Now playing Next Tech News UK announces plans for new digital watchdog to get tough on Big Tech Companies like Google and Facebook could face big fines from a new UK regulator if they fail to follow the rules. 06/05/2022
Now playing Next Tech News EU mulls making US tech giants pay for telecoms network upgrades Telecoms firms argue that the cost of upgrading Europe's network should be shared more fairly with the internet giants that use them so heavily. 02/05/2022
Now playing Next Tech News How to avoid being caught out by latest fake WhatsApp profiles scam Here are some of the best ways to spot a fake WhatsApp account and keep your personal information safe. 28/04/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Meta’s first quarter profits exceed expectations despite slow growth Facebook parent Meta posted better than expected first quarter financial results following a bumpy year for the tech giant. 28/04/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Meta and TikTok fined by Russian courts over LGBT+ content The tech giants have been fined millions of rubles for allowing LGBT "propaganda" on their platforms. 26/04/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Appeal against Meta's ban for 'extremism' launched in a Russian court Facebook was banned for restricting access to Russian media, while Instagram was blocked after allowing users to vent their anger over Ukraine. 20/04/2022
Now playing Next Tech News WhatsApp shares its vision to improve group chat Communities could rival other messaging apps such as Telegram, which has been widely used for communication in the Russia-Ukraine war. 15/04/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Meta tests metaverse money-making tools for online creators The Facebook parent company plans to let online creators earn a living selling digital goods, services and experiences in the metaverse. 12/04/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Meta says hackers targeted Ukrainian soldiers' Facebook accounts Meta says groups linked to the Kremlin are spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine while amplifying pro-Russian conspiracy theories at home. 07/04/2022
Now playing Next Money Meta to move into finance with 'Zuck bucks' and 'creator coins' Meta is reportedly working on Facebook NFTs and 'reputation tokens' but likely won't move into crypto. 07/04/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Meta briefly blocks hashtags for Bucha killings on its platforms Russia has been accused of committing war crimes in the town of Bucha, just north of Kyiv, which was recently liberated by Ukrainian forces. 05/04/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Meta suspends controversial plans for Netherlands data centre The planned centre has faced opposition in the country over the massive amount of energy needed to power it. 30/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Russia banned Facebook and Instagram. What will Russians use now? A Russian court ruled that Meta was guilty of “extremist” activity, effectively banning Instagram and Facebook. Where does this leave Russian social media users? 25/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News What is the EU's new Digital Markets Act and how will it affect you? Finally agreed on Thursday, the EU's new rules regulating Big Tech companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are tipped to set a global standard. 25/03/2022
Now playing Next Work UK government needs to 'get a grip on Whatsapp', report says Like the rest of us, Boris Johnson's government is using messaging apps more and more. The problem is, they make it too easy to delete important information. 23/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Meta's planned new Dutch data centre blocked by political opposition All but two of the parties in the Dutch Senate backed a motion to temporarily block Meta's new data centre until sustainability standards were met. 23/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News 'Extremist' Instagram and Facebook banned in Russia Meta's Instagram and Facebook have been banned, but the court decided WhatsApp could stay. 21/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News 'Rossgram': Russia to launch own app after Instagram access blocked Meta's Instagram was banned by Russia on Monday after the social media giant temporarily allowed posts calling for "Death to Russian invaders". 16/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Irish data watchdog fines Meta €17 million for privacy law violations The country's regulator said Meta had failed to effectively protect the EU users' data. 16/03/2022