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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.

Jul 21, 2018

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.

Jul 21, 2018

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.

Jul 19, 2018

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.

Jul 19, 2018

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.

Jul 17, 2018

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.

Jul 15, 2018

German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere talks to employees during a vistit at the Facebook office in Berlin

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.

Jul 13, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing

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.

Jul 11, 2018

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.

Jul 11, 2018

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.

Jul 11, 2018

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.

Jul 7, 2018

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.

Jul 6, 2018

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Facebook

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

After Cambridge Analytica, Facebook suspends another data analytics firm

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

Facebook to integrate BTS-themed stickers on its platform

Facebook is Skill India Mission's new digital partner

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

Facebook women employees hiring up five times over five years

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

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

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

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

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

Facebook bots label US Declaration of Independence as hate speech

'Addictive' Facebook bad for kids, admit insiders

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

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

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

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

Facebook reverses ban on cryptocurrency ads

Facebook's new policy fails to filter; Sex video linked to Bronx boy's death goes viral

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious