Meta says technical issue caused widespread outage
The two-hour outage had Facebook and Instagram users wondering if they had been hacked. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
The two-hour outage had Facebook and Instagram users wondering if they had been hacked. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade reports on the support for shop owner Julie Lovell after she struggled to get back between more than 40 rented dresses.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
The allegations, made by Dr. Joan Donovan, raise questions about the influence the tech giant might have over seemingly independent research.
The attorneys general claim the social media sites use manipulative practices, and it's damaging the mental health of our kids.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
Several online community pages have been targeted by people joining just to scam members in business transactions.
A Marlboro woman's small business Facebook page was recently hacked and she's not the only one it's happened to.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
"Unfortunately, this did not play out the way I expected," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram, saying its parent company ignored internal research about the physical and mental health dangers it posed to young people.
Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook will change its corporate name to Meta, demoting Facebook's namesake service to being one of the company's subsidiaries.
Letting the lies flow meant high engagement - and more profit, claim the critics.
Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name and wants to be known for more than social media, according to a report.
Ninety-five percent of Americans identified misinformation as a problem when they're trying to access important information.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were all back online Tuesday after users were unable to access the sites for several hours Monday due to a major outage.
Spirit Airlines says passengers involved in a fight on a plane that landed in Boston can no longer fly with them.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Rich, bright and accurate colors on a brand-new model -- for $200 off? It's a turn-on.
"Swayman was terrific," Montgomery said.
The New England Aquarium announced the arrival of four new African penguin chicks who hatched recently.
Testimony is resuming Thursday in the high-profile Karen Read murder case.
Adam Montgomery is expected to be in a New Hampshire courthouse Thursday when he is sentenced for the murder of his daughter, 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery.
The adoptive father of Harmony Montgomery's seven-year-old brother says his son Jamison is being silenced as a judge limits victim impact statements at the sentencing of Adam Montgomery.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to continue for a second day Thursday.
The Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game apiece.
Trying to be a "perfect" parent could be detrimental to both parents and children.
Alzheimer's disease may be passed down in families more than previously thought.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Researchers found that the hour before and after pickup from school is the most unhealthy for children's diets.
Every four to five years, the age considered to be "old age" shifts higher another year or so.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
"Swayman was terrific," Montgomery said.
Julian Edelman felt awkward when Robert Kraft entered the same room as Bill Belichick.
Charles Lee will finish out the postseason with the Celtics, but will then be off to take over the Charlotte Hornets.
Despite getting walloped on the scoreboard by the Florida Panthers, David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins were not going down without a fight on Wednesday night. Quite literally.
The Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game apiece.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.