Social media giant Meta, formerly known as Facebook, experienced a significant outage affecting its platforms Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Social media users frantically took to X to report the outage, with hashtags like #Instagramdown and #Facebookdown trending. As per reports, the outage affected thousands of users globally, with the UK, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America being the most affected regions. The cause of the outage is yet to be determined, as Meta has not issued a statement on the matter.
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has launched the Bharat Yatra initiative to empower small businesses across India with digital tools and skills. The mobile bus tour, starting in Delhi-NCR and covering major cities nationwide, will offer hands-on training to help SMBs leverage the WhatsApp Business app for growth. This initiative is part of WhatsApp's commitment to support India's small business ecosystem, and aims to familiarise businesses with the latest updates and features on the platform, such as Meta Verified and custom messaging for appointments and sales. The hands-on training will guide businesses in using these tools effectively to boost sales and streamline operations.
Users are experiencing issues with various Meta services, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, as well as the newly introduced Threads feed. The problems started around 12:30 pm ET and have been ongoing for over 30 minutes. The cause of the outage is currently unknown, but the Meta support site has not reported any status problems. The downtime is expected to be resolved in the next few hours, and users can follow updates on the official Meta Support site or the Downdetector website. Keep up with the latest news and updates from the world of entertainment and video games by following MeriStation USA on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta (formerly known as Facebook), was recently spotted wearing the world's thinnest mechanical watch. The timing of this surprise appearance has led to speculation that Zuckerberg's interest in luxury accessories may have been sparked at Anant Ambani's lavish wedding, where he was seen admiring a similar watch. The BVLGARI Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC watch is an ultra-exclusive piece, with only 20 units produced worldwide and a price tag of $529,000. Zuckerberg's choice adds a new layer of sophistication to his typically minimalist style.
A significant outage in the communication and social media platforms, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, has left users worldwide frustrated. The outage, affecting the web and mobile versions, has resulted in difficulties in sending and receiving messages and logging in on the platforms. With no official statement from parent company Meta yet, users have taken to other social media platforms, including X, to express their concerns and seek updates.
With its popular social media apps reaching over 3.2 billion users daily, Meta Platforms has established itself as a leader in the tech industry. But beyond its successful social media platforms, the company has also invested heavily in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence. With its strong earnings track record and recent launch of a dividend, investors may want to consider adding Meta to their portfolio as a top investment pick with high potential for growth.
The Dow and S&P 500 bounced back in late trading as investors eagerly awaited Nvidia's earnings release. The AI chipmaker's strong performance caused the stock market to rally, with other big tech companies like Apple and Meta Platforms also seeing gains. However, Target's disappointing results led to a drastic 21% drop in its stock, while Comcast's decision to spin off some of its cable channels caused a 1.5% increase in its share price. Additionally, the record-high performance of Bitcoin has given MicroStrategy a 10% jump in stock price, showing the growing influence of cryptocurrency in the business world.
According to reports, Nvidia's highly touted Blackwell AI chips have been delayed and are experiencing overheating problems when installed in server racks. This has caused major concern for customers such as Meta Platforms, Google, and Microsoft, who are dependent on the chip's capabilities for their data centers. Although the company is working on a solution, the setback highlights the challenges of developing cutting-edge technology.
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) is preparing for the highly anticipated IPO of its telecommunications subsidiary, Jio Platforms Ltd., with plans for a listing by 2025. The valuation of Jio is currently estimated at over $100 billion, with analysts predicting a potential IPO valuation of $112 billion. The IPO will allow existing investors to exit, while RIL's chairman Mukesh Ambani aims to list Jio as a subsidiary structure rather than demerging it. In 2020, Jio secured investments from several strategic partners, including Meta and Google, and recently announced a partnership with Nvidia to develop AI data centers in India.
Twitter's recent changes to their block feature now allows blocked users to view the profile, posts, followers, and following lists of the person who blocked them. This update to the policy has raised concerns among users, as it puts their safety at risk and may lead to content theft. Meanwhile, Instagram's parent company, Meta, is working on a new AI tool to identify underage users and apply stricter privacy settings to their accounts.