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Facebook rolls out Zoom alternative called ‘Messenger Rooms’ that allows users to host and share group video chats of up to 50 people at a time The feature allows users to create video chat rooms for up to 50 people at once It will let users share the rooms via Messenger or through news feeds … Read more
Dan-Constantin Caraza (pictured) was jailed for 40 months after he killed a cyclist A callous lorry driver who had been using Facebook Messenger was filmed trying to hide his mobile phone just moments after he killed a cyclist. Dan-Constantin Caraza, 30, took his eyes off the road as his cement mixer veered to the left … Read more
Facebook is opening up its Messenger app to health authorities in a bid to deliver vital information about the coronavirus pandemic Facebook want to connect its Messenger developers with health authorities The partnership seeks to help disseminate valid information about COVID-19 Health ministries in Argentina and Pakistan have already joined Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more
March 2016 – Filters One of the first signs Facebook was copying Snapchat was in March 2016 when it bought MSQRD, an app that overlays silly live filters to your selfies. The app lets users apply filters to their faces – similar to Snapchat ‘Lens’ filters. One of the first signs Facebook was copying Snapchat … Read more
Facebook will pay for users’ voice recordings after it was caught listening to and transcribing private Messenger chats to improve its speech recognition software The platform will pay up to $5 via PayPal for various voice recordings Recordings include phrases like ‘Hey Portal’ and first names of Facebook friends Facebook says that it won’t link … Read more