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Google, Meta are highest-paying big tech firms for engineers: Study
According to new data from an anonymous forum for tech employees Blind, Apple and Microsoft pay the least on average for entry-level engineers, but for senior engineers, compensation becomes more comparable across the industry.
Meta launches its own AI code-writing tool
Code Llama has the potential to be used as a productivity and educational tool to help programmers write more robust, well-documented software. Code Llama is a code-specialized version of Llama 2 that was created by further training Llama 2 on its code-specific datasets, sampling more data from that same dataset for longer.
Meta shutting down Messenger Lite app for Android
Currently, users of the app are receiving a message that advises them to “use Messenger to keep chatting", reports TechCrunch. The app has already been removed from the Google Play Store for new users and will no longer be available after September 18 for existing users.
Instagram begins to roll out web version of Threads amid usage fall
Threads users will be able to post, view their feed, and interact with posts from the desktop, according to the social media platform.
Meta working on code-generating AI tool 'Code Llama': Report
According to The Information, citing sources, Meta's code-generating artificial intelligence (AI) model -- 'Code Llama', will be open-source and could launch as soon as next week.
Threads rolling out 'Your likes' option
Users can access this feature by going to Settings > Your Likes. In addition to the ability to view liked posts, Meta has also included a new media upload quality option that allows users to upload higher-quality photos and videos. This option can be found under Settings > Account > Media quality.
Threads to add search, desktop version in next few weeks: Mark Zuckerberg
"Search and web coming in the next few weeks," Zuckerberg posted on Threads, saying he's "excited about the team's pace of shipping." "A good week for Threads. The community here is on the trajectory I expect to build a vibrant long term app. Lots of work ahead but excited about the team's pace of shipping. Search and web coming in the next few weeks," the Meta CEO said.
Meta begins blocking news on Facebook, Instagram in Canada
The company said it has begun the process of ending news availability in Canada. “These changes start today and will be implemented for all people accessing Facebook and Instagram in Canada over the course of the next few weeks,” Meta said in a statement late on Tuesday.
Meta purges over 27 mn bad pieces of content on FB, Insta in June in India
Between June 1-30, Facebook received 22,437 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, and said that it provided tools for users to resolve their issues in 3,507 cases.
WhatsApp's new feature to allow add new members to groups directly from chat screen
According to WABetaInfo, a new banner may appear within group chats, encouraging people to add new participants to the group. This feature can be considered as a shortcut to prevent the user from having to open the group info to add a new member to the group. By tapping on that banner, users can add new people to the group if the group settings allow it.
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