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After scrapping drone project, Facebook looks at satellites to boost internet connectivity

The social media giant filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission under the name PointView Tech LLC to provide broadband access through a satellite named Athena.

9 hours ago

Google, Microsoft's ambitious project will help users easily move data

Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter are all partnering up to create a new standard called the 'Data Transfer Project' that will allow users to easily port their data from one service to another. Source code now available on GitHub.

11 hours ago

After Cambridge Analytica, Facebook suspends another data analytics firm

Boston-based Crimson Hexagon has been suspended over concerns that it harvested users' data. The company denies claims of harvesting.

11 hours ago

Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

After coming under fire from several South Asian countries, the social media giant is considering removing any post that instigates violence in a tie-up with third parties.

2 days ago

Facebook to integrate BTS-themed stickers on its platform

Facebook has partnered with BTS and LINE FRIENDS to integrate the BT21 stickers into its Facebook and Messenger platforms.

2 days ago

Facebook is Skill India Mission's new digital partner

Social media giant announced a partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation to provide more digital skills to the youth in India.

3 days ago

Not good at directions? Facebook's AI local guides will help you get around a city hitchless

The lost 'tourist' sees photos of the physical location, while the 'guide' sees a two-dimensional map with landmarks. Both algorithms are designed to get to a specific location.

5 days ago

Facebook women employees hiring up five times over five years

Releasing its annual diversity report, the company announced that the number of women employees has gone up five times, the number of Black and Hispanic employees has also jumped up. Facebook has also been rated as one of the best places to work for the LGBTQ community.

8 days ago

Facebook's data woes continue as new report reveals Russian connection

A new report shows that Facebook gave a two-week extension to Russian firm Mail.ru to comply with 2015 rule change. The firm is owned by billionaire Yuri Milner who has close links with the Kremlin.

10 days ago

WhatsApp rolls out new feature to tackle spam, fake news: Quick facts

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has launched a 'Forward Message Indicator' to help the user determine if their friend or relative wrote the message they sent or if it originally came from someone else. Read to know how the user can report the issue directly to the WhatsApp.

10 days ago

Facebook faces record fine from UK data watchdog over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Social media giant could be fined 500,000 pounds by the Information Commissioner's Office for its role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

10 days ago

WhatsApp to get critical security tool to curb spread of spam, fake news: All you need to know

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is planning to introduce a new security feature to deter the spread of misinformation. Read to know how it would work.

14 days ago

Netizens rejoice while artists lament as EU Parliament rejects controversial copyright law

318 members of European Parliament voted against implementing the Copyright Directive. While it would have protected the right of artists and musicians with original content, the law would also have stifled the sharing of articles and memes on social networking platforms.

15 days ago

Facebook bots label US Declaration of Independence as hate speech

A series of posts by The Vindicator breaking down the US Declaration of Independence goes public, except for the 10th part which was flagged by Facebook's program.

15 days ago

'Addictive' Facebook bad for kids, admit insiders

The social networking giant is very much aware of the negative effects of addictive technology, according to Sandy Parakilas, a former Facebook platform manager.

16 days ago

Facebook says Saavn, Airtel had access to user data even after 2015

In a written submission to US Congress, Facebook said that these firms were allowed access to data following its partnerships with app developers and software makers.

17 days ago

Facebook had data-sharing partnership with 52 firms, including Alibaba, Huawei, Amazon, Apple

There are concerns Facebook has been using semantics to share data beyond a US FTC consent decree, requiring the site to obtain permission before collecting more data than a person's privacy settings allow.

20 days ago

New WhatsApp feature gives more control to group admins: Here's all you need to know

Tired of your phone constantly buzzing away due to repeated group chat notifications? WhatsApp introduces a new feature that allows group administrators to restrict participants from flooding the chat with messages and dictate agenda.

21 days ago

Take Facebook quizzes frequently? Know how FB is harming your privacy

Nametests.com is a very common quiz app. However, a security expert has found how unsafe the app is when it comes to online data.

21 days ago

Facebook reverses ban on cryptocurrency ads

The company will continue to block any ads that promote binary options and initial coin offerings.

24 days ago