Mark Zuckerberg Archives

AppWizard

March 8, 2025

Messenger reverts to dark blue

Meta has updated its messaging platform, Messenger, transitioning from a vibrant gradient color scheme to a sophisticated dark blue design as it moves into 2025. This change aims for a cohesive user experience, enhancing compatibility with dark mode. The redesign may also reflect a broader branding strategy, aligning with co-founder Mark Zuckerberg's desire to return to a more 'original' Facebook aesthetic. The new appearance has sparked discussions about Meta's evolving image and its implications for the app's identity.

AppWizard

March 3, 2025

WhatsApp says technical issue reported by thousands now resolved

On Friday afternoon, WhatsApp experienced a disruption affecting users' ability to send messages, with Downdetector reporting over 50,000 incidents shortly after 15:30 GMT. A WhatsApp spokesperson confirmed the issue was resolved. While some users reported problems with Facebook and Facebook Messenger, the complaints were significantly lower than those for WhatsApp. WhatsApp, which has nearly three billion users, was previously affected by a mass global outage in December. CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed optimism about the company's growth during a recent investor call. The recent issues were not as severe as the 2021 outage that lasted nearly six hours.

AppWizard

March 2, 2025

Controversial Facebook Messenger logo change triggers huge design debate

In 2020, Meta introduced a new logo for Facebook Messenger featuring vibrant purple and pink gradients, representing a fresh direction. Four years later, the company reverted to a familiar blue palette, causing confusion among users as no official reasoning was provided. Speculation includes suggestions that the change may relate to concerns about inclusivity or Mark Zuckerberg's comments on corporate culture. The gradient was originally part of a strategy to unify Messenger with Instagram's messaging, which was abandoned at the end of 2023. Users have criticized the old blue design as "basic" and "bland," leading to discussions about Meta's branding future and its impact on user perception.

AppWizard

March 2, 2025

Breaking: WhatsApp and Messenger Crash in Multiple Countries, Panic Ensues at Meta

Users of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger experienced significant outages globally, with over 4,000 reports in the U.S. for WhatsApp and more than 10,000 in India. Facebook Messenger had nearly 1,000 error reports in the U.S., while the U.K. saw over 50,000 complaints. Among the reported issues, 70% of users were unable to send messages, 22% faced connection troubles, and 19% experienced general app malfunctions. This incident follows a similar outage in December of the previous year, which garnered over 105,000 complaints for Facebook, 70,000 for Instagram, and 12,000 for WhatsApp. The hashtag #WhatsappDown became popular on social media, with users sharing humorous reactions.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

Report: Meta to Debut Stand-Alone Meta AI App During Q2 2025

Meta is set to introduce a stand-alone application for its Meta AI, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant, expected to launch in the second quarter of this year. This initiative aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's goal to outpace competitors like Google and OpenAI in the AI domain by the end of 2025. The Meta AI app may incorporate a paid subscription model similar to Microsoft’s Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Meta's move follows launches from rivals, with Google introducing its Gemini app and Elon Musk's X platform unveiling the Grok app. Zuckerberg indicated strong confidence in Meta AI's potential, expecting it to reach over 1 billion users and asserting that it is already utilized by more users than any other assistant. Meta AI debuted in September 2023 across platforms and has undergone enhancements, including features like faster image generation and integration into Meta Quest virtual reality headsets.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

WhatsApp down as thousands of app users struggling to send messages

On a Friday afternoon, WhatsApp experienced significant outages affecting at least 68,000 users globally, along with issues on Facebook Messenger, Facebook, and TikTok. The disruptions began around 3:12 PM, primarily impacting users in London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Users reported difficulties sending messages (55%), server connection issues (34%), and problems with the app (11%). Many turned to X (formerly Twitter) to discuss the outage. By 6 PM, WhatsApp confirmed the issue had been resolved. This incident follows previous outages at Meta, including one in December affecting over 100,000 users and another in October 2021 that left billions without access for nearly six hours, resulting in a significant financial loss for Mark Zuckerberg.

TrendTechie

February 7, 2025

Торрент-империя Meta: Цукерберг подарил миру теневую библиотеку с 160 ТБ книг

Meta is alleged to have unlawfully used pirated books for training its AI models, downloading at least 81.7 terabytes of data from torrent sources, including 35.7 terabytes from Z-Library. Internal communications reveal employee concerns about the legality of downloading pirated content, while leadership reportedly obscured their activities and operated in "stealth mode." Plaintiffs are seeking renewed interrogations of Meta personnel, claiming previous testimonies were misleading, and asserting that Meta's copyright infringements may involve distribution of pirated books. Meta defends its actions as falling under "fair use" and intends to challenge the allegations. Additionally, Meta and its products are prohibited in the Russian Federation due to being designated as extremist.

TrendTechie

February 4, 2025

Meta* обвинили в использовании контента с торрентов для обучения своего ИИ

Meta is facing a lawsuit in 2023 regarding the training of its LLM model, Llama, with allegations of using pirated content from torrent trackers. A judge has ordered the release of original documents, revealing internal discussions about the appropriateness of using torrents for AI training. An engineer raised concerns about using torrents on a corporate laptop, confirming the use of pirated content. There are indications that Mark Zuckerberg may have approved the use of such materials. Among the sources of pirated content was LibGen, a repository of pirated books and articles. Meta is defending its actions by citing the legal doctrine of "fair use."

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Meta goes down: users struggle to access Facebook, Instagram and more

Meta experienced a global outage affecting Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and Messenger, starting around 1 PM ET. By 5:30 PM, Meta reported being "99% of the way there" in resolving the issues, which had generated over 130,000 complaints according to Downdetector. The outage impacted users in the US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America, with specific issue reports as follows: Facebook (over 100,000), Instagram (62,000), Messenger (10,000), WhatsApp (11,000), and Threads (871). Users expressed frustrations on X, criticizing CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This incident followed a similar outage in October, raising concerns about Meta's service reliability.

Winsage

November 22, 2024

Microsoft is Launching Automatic Quest 3 Pairing on Windows 11 PCs in December

Meta and Microsoft announced a collaboration to enable Windows 11 PCs to wirelessly pair with Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, set to enter public preview in December. This integration will allow users to create a multi-monitor workspace similar to the Apple Vision Pro's capabilities. The feature aims to provide a seamless connection to local Windows PCs or Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Users can connect to their PCs by looking at their keyboard, allowing for easy movement of windows across virtual monitors. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the Quest headsets are evolving beyond gaming to serve as general computing platforms for various applications.