Meta to stop news payments in US; FB News to be on elsewhere

Meta plans virtual currency, creator coins for its apps

Meta Platforms Inc. is readying plans to introduce virtual tokens and cryptocurrencies to its family of apps to use such virtual tokens for rewarding creators and lending and other financial services.

The move, which is reported to be in its early stages, comes as Meta grows its focus on services centered around...


Twitter working on new edit button

Twitter working on new edit button

Microblogging giant Twitter is working to add a new feature to its platform, the ability to edit a tweet, the company has said.

The platform will test the feature with Twitter Blue subscribers in the coming months to learn what works, what doesn’t, and what’s possible. “We’ve been exploring how to build an Ed...


WhatsApp rolls out new catalog feature

WhatsApp rolls out new chat feature

Popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature providing multiple options to interact with an unsaved number in a chat.

The latest WhatsApp beta update for Android (v2.22.8.11) shows a new pop-up menu when a user taps an unsaved number in a chat.


Twitter avoids sharing information on bot accounts

Twitter pre-empts Musk takeover by naming him to the Board

Tesla Inc. boss Elon Musk vowed "significant" improvements at Twitter Inc. on Tuesday, after the micro-blogging site announced plans to name him to the board.

The appointment, however, will potentially block chances of a takeover bid from Musk as he cannot own more than 14.9 percent ...