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Is Facebook down today on Friday, June 12 2026? Latest updates

The answer is: Nope, it's not just you. A lot of users are reporting that they're having trouble logging in. As of publishing ...

Facebook concedes 'no system is perfect' after missing thousands of horrific comments

Facebook has spent a week removing comments after its algorithm deemed calls to kill Jews as the "most relevant" to a post ...

Facebook and Instagram's Friday Outages: What We Know

The problems included Facebook, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, all of which are owned by Meta. Downdetector showed more ...

The Mother Earth Effect Is Olivia Ramirez Smith’s Bet on Grounding

The Mother Earth Effect LLC is not a wellness brand. It is a bet.Olivia Ramirez Smith founded the company on a simple wager. Women in the modern world have lost a basic, ancient connection to the earth, and giving it back to them, in books, in products, in retreats, in films, would be one of the most useful things anyone could do.So far, the bet is paying off. The Mother Earth Effect LLC has grown from a single book into a multi-channel operation. Its Founder and CEO has co-produced an award-win

Social media is the leading source of news, per Reuters

<p>The 2026 Digital News Report found that people rely on social media for news more than TV or news websites, with TikTok and Instagram influence increasing.</p>

LinkedIn launches AI training courses for marketers

<p>The program was created in partnership with Adobe and is designed to teach the fundamentals of artificial intelligence usage to marketing professionals.</p>

Microsoft expands LinkedIn seniority targeting to more ad objectives

<p>The company has extended the ways marketers can refine their promotions based on specific data sets.</p>

Snap opens pre-orders for Specs AR glasses

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/7KJRCd4c8o9i3DYtHgDvd5rJea0Y7SpvGg7-N3HS2v4/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9zbmFwX3NwZWNzLnBuZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The $2,195 devices come in two sizes and feature hundreds of custom built Snap Lenses, but the company faces stiff competition from Apple and Meta.</p>

X adds Google Tag Manager integration

<p>The app expanded several areas of its Ad Managers platform to make promotions more accessible to marketers regardless of coding experience.</p>

Threads reaches 500 million user milestone

<p>The app added new communities and algorithm options as it nears the same number of actives as Elon Musk’s X.</p>

Letting Your True Colors Show: Injecting Personality Into Your New Website

When a potential customer walks into a physical storefront, they instantly pick up on the vibe. They notice the music playing, the way the staff greets them, and the overall decor. But when you run a business online, replicating that unique atmosphere gets a little tricky. You don’t have the luxury of a friendly smile or a warm handshake to win someone over. Instead, your digital storefront has to do all the heavy lifting.If you’re preparing to launch a new site, you can’t affo

Letting Your True Colors Show: Injecting Personality Into Your New Website

Navigating Your Inheritance: Why Professional Tax Guidance is Essential

Losing a loved one brings a flood of emotions, and dealing with the financial aftermath is usually the last thing on anyone’s mind. When you receive an inheritance, you might feel a mix of gratitude and overwhelming stress. Suddenly, you’re responsible for managing an influx of assets, properties, or retirement accounts. While a financial windfall sounds like a straightforward blessing, the reality is much more complicated.The IRS and your local state government both have very specif

Building AI Agents: The System That Automates 60% of One Entrepreneur’s Workload

Want to build AI agents into your workflow? Have you experimented with building one-size-fits-all AI agents and been disappointed with the results? In this article, you'll discover how to build a custom system of AI agents that work with your business and processes. The Hard Truth About Building AI Agents The internet is full of […]The post Building AI Agents: The System That Automates 60% of One Entrepreneur’s Workload appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

Meta continues to deflect concerns about facial recognition features

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/mLE5emoxeoUshuQvbDUkbybxS_2MACEdPBJtGf88h28/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzQ5ODAwMTI3X1pISGFqUFouanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>The company has deflected multiple reports, including a new one from Wired, as it attempts to reassure the public that it’s taking “a thoughtful approach” to face ID.</p>

TikTok bans AI-generated voices in shopping livestreams

<p>The platform said that livestreams could no longer feature non-real-time verbal interactions, as reported by Pyments.</p>

Reddit campaigns drive performance on and off the platform

<p>New data from the app showed that Reddit ads had a halo effect and impacted promotional reach across multiple surfaces.</p>

U.K. outlines plans for teen social media ban

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/oSJdeIAonant2IkEpvfHyTFJP7VxhKweshlgwQ2P378/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMjEwMjU2MzA1LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The government said it would “learn the lessons from Australia’s experience” and implement a more effective policy, but core questions linger.</p>

Pinterest adds AI updates for SMBs

<p>The platform is building out its artificial intelligence-powered Performance+ suite with a new customer acquisition feature and a one-click Shopify integration.</p>

Meta improves AI options on Facebook

<p>The company is updating artificial intelligence-powered searches that can access public commentary and offering new photo and video editing tools.</p>