Most of us have probably had our Facebook accounts for several years. It’s probably the place where some of us, counting myself as well, have spent our teenage years. But most importantly, though, we have all changed radically since we first opened our account. And everything …
Facebook is introducing a new digital wallet called Novi. The company said the name is inspired by the Latin words novus (mean) and via (way). Technically, this is a rebranding of the Calibra digital wallet that was originally supposed to offer access to Libra digital currencies. …
Facebook is going all-in on video meetings – this time, in the form of a new video feature for its Workplace service for teams and businesses. It’s announcing Workplace Rooms, a way to join massive group video calls. Pitched as a “virtual meeting space” for coworkers, …
When the world’s largest social media network decides to become an ecommerce platform, you can bet it will impact the industry and make a difference long-term. On May 19, 2020, Facebook added ecommerce Shops to Facebook business pages and Instagram business profiles. To be certain, Facebook …
Facebook is launching a new feature, called Shops, that allows businesses to set up stores on Facebook, Instagram, and eventually, Messenger and WhatsApp. Although they’re powered by third parties like Shopify, Shops effectively turns Facebook into a full-on e-commerce platform. What are Shops? The launch of …
Facebook has started rolling out yet another messaging service: Facebook Messenger Rooms. The premise of Messenger Rooms is simple: Many of us are under stay-at-home orders so meetings, be it work or social, need to go virtual. Most people jumped onto platforms like Zoom, so Facebook …
Facebook is once again copying Snapchat, by offering customisable avatars. Snapchat bought Bitmoji in 2016 for $100 million and has since offered its users the ability to create and send virtual lookalike characters. Now, Facebook is offering its users the same thing: Customisable avatars. The social …
In the history of Facebook, there have been four major redesigns. The latest one, FB5, otherwise known as The New Facebook, might be the most dramatic of them all. It’s a total shift in how Facebook looks and works on desktop and mobile. It even introduces …
