Meta Badge: Free Verification for Personal Accounts
Meta launches free Facebook verification badges, using video selfies to confirm human-run accounts. The move aims to boost authenticity, but sparks privacy concerns over data handling and trust.
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Meta Seller App: AI tools for Facebook Marketplace
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Varun Dhawan’s romantic comedy 14 Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, after a disappointing theatrical run, arrives on ZEE5 July 31, 2026. Directed by David Dhawan, the film hopes to win over home audiences. Can it redeem its box office fate?