Starting in November, individuals in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland will have the option to pay for a monthly subscription that allows them to use Facebook and Instagram without encountering ads.

Meta Verified subscribers gain several benefits, including a blue checkmark, enhanced customer support, and increased visibility in search and comments. This move is an effort to highlight these benefits and make the subscription more appealing.

Premium+ subscribers can enjoy an ad-free experience across their For You and Following feeds. This subscription also includes access to various creator tools. On the other hand, Basic subscribers will receive a smaller reply boost.

Broadcast channels are already popular on other apps owned by Meta, like Instagram and WhatsApp. The idea is to make it easier for people who run Pages to talk to their followers and for followers to get exclusive content.

Apple's highly anticipated Scary Fast event concluded with a slew of exciting announcements, including the unveiling of its latest M3 chips and a revamped lineup of MacBook Pro and iMac models.

Reports suggest updates to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro systems, along with a refreshed 24-inch iMac. While most anticipate the arrival of base M3 models, it's unclear whether M3 Pro and Max systems will be part of the lineup.

Even Michael Jackson's Thriller, the best-selling album in history, falls short with approximately 70 million copies sold. The PlayStation 2, the best-selling console, managed around 155 million units.