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Steps to recharge your mobile number with Facebook for Android app

The social network has rolled out a new update in India for its Android app that allows users to recharge their prepaid mobile number via the app.

1 day ago

Facebook strengthens user privacy settings to comply with EU guidelines

Under fire over the Cambridge Analytica data theft scandal, Facebook has agreed to adhere to European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to improve user privacy security.

2 days ago

Facebook begins fact-checking fake news as Karnataka elections loom

The social network announced the fact-checking pilot program with Boom to help review news stories posted on social media.

2 days ago

Facebook is tracking you, even if you dont have an account

Facebook has admitted it not only collects and uses the personal data of its users but also collects data of those who never signed up for Facebook.  Music: and amp;#39;Friday Night Downtown by Neil Cross/Audioblocks

3 days ago

WhatsApp for Android gets new feature: All you need to know

The new feature allows WhatsApp users to retrieve media content such as photos, GIFs and short video clips even if it was deleted from the phone.

4 days ago

Amid Facebook data breach outcry, Orkut founder launches 'hello' social networking app

Orkut founder has launched a new social networking platform called 'hello' in India and it looks like a good alternative for users who are concerned about their privacy on Facebook.

8 days ago

Instagram will let users download copy of their data

It will help Facebook to comply with forthcoming European data privacy norms, General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR).

8 days ago

Zuckerberg comes out way too smart for tech illiterate US senators

The 33-year-old billionaire repeatedly apologized for a range of problems that surrounded Facebook during nearly five hours of questioning by 44 US senators.

9 days ago

YouTube collecting data on children illegally, claims protection groups

The group says Google collects information on the kids and then put tailor-made ads on the website to generate revenue.

10 days ago

Cambridge Analytica accessed 87 million user profiles: Facebook brings stringent privacy guidelines

Taking note of the severity of the Cambridge Analytica data leak, Facebook has made it more stringent for third-party apps to access user profile information.

15 days ago

Facebook's data harvesting model: why is company not paying its data suppliers?

Facebook's business model, which is about free harvesting of data from across the world, highlights the need for a global regulator.

25 days ago

Facebook-Cambridge Analytica privacy row: Everything you need to know

Facebook has been facing severe flak after the Cambridge Analytica controvery broke out. Read to know the latest updates regarding the data theft scandal.

29 days ago

Delete Facebook, but it still tracks you: How to protect your data

In the wake of Cambridge Analytica scandal, users are rushing to delete their Facebook accounts, but that doesn't stop it from tracking you.

29 days ago

Facebook data leak: Should you delete your account now?

Here's what you can after the recent Facebook data breach incident that leaked personal information of nearly 50 million people to Cambridge Analytica.

29 days ago

India's 'stern warning' to Facebook, other social media: Influencing elections not tolerated

Facebook appreciated concerns raised by IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and said it would do everything possible to prevent any recurrence.

29 days ago

Amazon becomes second-most valuable company in US as it overtakes Alphabet Inc

US e-commerce giant Amazon surpassed Google parent company Alphabet Inc on Tuesday to become the second-most valuable company in terms of market value.

Mar 21, 2018

Facebook and Cambridge Analytica suffer backlash following data breach claims

Facebook and Cambridge Analytica have suffered backlash following claims the political consultancy firm harvested 50 million Facebook users and amp;#39; data to influence the 2016 U.S. election.Facebook and amp;#39;s stock value fell 7% at the end of Wall Street trading on March, 19 and the U.K. Information Commissioner is seeking a warrant to search Cambridge Analytica and amp;#39;s servers.A story published by the Observer and further investigated by Channel 4 News and the New York Times also revealed the company boasted about honey traps, entrapping politicians and fake news campaigns.

Mar 21, 2018

Economy & markets: Asian stocks tread water ahead of Fed decision

SGX Nifty signals a flat start for the domestic markets after the benchmark Sensex rose 73 points or 0.22 percent to close at 32,996 on Tuesday.

Mar 21, 2018

Zuckerberg's net worth slumps $5.1 bn in Facebook-led tech selloff

Facebook shares plunged as much as 8 percent, erasing nearly $40 billion of market value on Monday amidst reports of alleged data breaches.

Mar 20, 2018

Economy & markets: Asian stocks fall after Wall Street losses; Fed in focus

SGX Nifty signals a weak start for the domestic markets after the benchmark Sensex plunged 252 points or 0.76 percent to close at 32,923 on Monday.

Mar 20, 2018