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Meta Shuts Down Messenger.com, Moves Web Messaging Into Facebook
technology6 days ago

Meta Shuts Down Messenger.com, Moves Web Messaging Into Facebook

Meta will retire messenger.com and discontinue the Messenger desktop app, with messenger.com no longer available for messaging starting April 2026. Web messaging will move to facebook.com/messages and be integrated into Facebook rather than a standalone Messenger platform, while Messenger remains available on mobile. The move signals Meta’s broader shift toward consolidating messaging across its apps and reducing maintenance across separate tools amid regulatory and strategic considerations.

technology1 month ago

BirdyChat edges into EU WhatsApp interoperability, but practical use is limited

Under the EU's DMA, BirdyChat becomes the first European chat app to be interoperable with WhatsApp for users in the European Economic Area. In practice, WhatsApp’s opt-in requirement and regional limitation mean many users won’t be able to chat cross‑platform, and BirdyChat currently supports only 1:1 chats with group interoperability planned for a later update.

Trump seeks to reclaim immigration narrative as Minnesota chaos unfolds
politics1 month ago

Trump seeks to reclaim immigration narrative as Minnesota chaos unfolds

Trump is privately frustrated that chaotic Minnesota protests are blurring the administration’s immigration crackdown messaging, and aides are plotting new ways to highlight ICE’s work while keeping the policy intact. Some officials push a tougher public enforcement case, while others argue for dialing down tensions with protesters and relying on local cooperation to prevent further chaos. Discussions have even surfaced about the Insurrection Act as a last resort, though it’s not considered likely. The White House insists immigration law will be enforced and the “worst of the worst” criminals removed, amid waning poll support.

Meta's AI Glasses: Improved Battery, Video, and Accessibility Amid Demo Challenges
technology5 months ago

Meta's AI Glasses: Improved Battery, Video, and Accessibility Amid Demo Challenges

Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses face limitations in messaging functionality, especially with iOS, due to restrictions from Apple. Despite claims of supporting message viewing and replying across iOS and Android, Meta's CTO indicated ongoing restrictions, likely preventing full iMessage integration. This could limit the glasses' appeal, particularly in the U.S., where iMessage is widely used, though they may still be useful for users relying on third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp. The situation highlights challenges in hardware-software integration between Meta and Apple.

Spotify Introduces Messaging to Enhance Social Sharing and Engagement
technology6 months ago

Spotify Introduces Messaging to Enhance Social Sharing and Engagement

Spotify has introduced a new messaging feature allowing users to chat with friends they have shared content with, aiming to enhance its social capabilities. The feature is initially available on mobile for users over 16 in select markets and will expand globally, enabling conversations within the app and outside via shared links. While it promotes more interaction, some users may find the app cluttered, but they can disable the feature if desired.