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Meta Launches Paid Tiers for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

Patricia Waigwa May 28, 2026

On May 28, 2026, Meta confirmed that its core services across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp will remain free for users worldwide. Consequently, users can continue chatting, posting, and browsing without any paywall restrictions. Additionally, the company clarified that new subscription

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Meta, YouTube Found Liable in Youth Mental Health Crisis Cases

Patricia Waigwa March 26, 2026

In March 26, 2026, major U.S. court rulings held tech giants accountable for youth harm. Specifically, juries in California and New Mexico found platforms contributed to mental health issues. Moreover, courts ruled these platforms were “addictive by design” and profit-driven. Los Angeles Jury Finds Negligence In Los Angeles, jurors awarded a 20-year-old woman $3 million

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Meta Launches “Creator Fast Track” to Win Over TikTok and YouTube Talent

Alfonce Mutuku March 19, 2026

Meta Platforms has unveiled a new initiative dubbed “Creator Fast Track,” in a bold push to attract top content creators from rival platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. The programme, announced on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the company’s position in the competitive short-form video space by offering guaranteed monthly earnings and enhanced visibility on Facebook […]

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Meta Platforms Restore Services After Major Global Outage

Patricia Waigwa March 4, 2026

Social media platforms owned by Meta Platforms have largely recovered after a widespread outage. The disruption affected Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger on March 3, 2026. Millions of users worldwide lost access during peak afternoon hours in the United States. Users Logged Out Without Warning The outage began suddenly, forcing users out of their accounts. Many […]

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Meta Sued Over Claims It Can Access ‘Encrypted’ WhatsApp Chats

Alfonce Mutuku February 4, 2026

Meta Platforms, Inc. is facing a class-action lawsuit after plaintiffs accused the company of misleading WhatsApp users about privacy. The case targets WhatsApp’s core promise: end-to-end encryption, which should ensure only the sender and receiver can read messages. Lawsuit Claims Meta Can Still Access Chats The plaintiffs argue Meta can still access, store, and analyze