Monday, September 30, 2019

National Law Firm Sanford Heisler Sharp Investigates Tragic Incident At Facebook

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanford Heisler Sharp represents the family of the Facebook employee who worked on Facebook's ...



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Will Facebook's removal of iconic 'Like' button result in more of your ad dollars spent?

Facebook might be eradicating the public's viewability of the number of 'Likes' on a post. Starting with a trial phase in Australia, users will no longer be ...



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International coffee day 2019: Quotes, whatsapp messages, facebook and instagram quotes

Coffee is a part of your daily morning routine, your life force, and at times, your only motivation. It has incredible powers. It has the ability to jumpstart ...



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Actress fired from gay role for Facebook 'homophobia'

A Christian actress removed from a lead role over a “homophobic” Facebook post is to take the theatre and her agency to court for breach of contract ...



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Man Kills His Wife After Accusing Her Of Cheating On Facebook

A Florida man killed his wife of 33 years in their home and attempted to take his own life in front of their two grandchildren a week after he accused his ...




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Facebook, Twitter accounts that spread false news of citizenship awards are fake, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman believes the Facebook and Twitter accounts that spread fake news regarding the award of citizenship to 200,000 ...




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“Adapt and quickly”: SMEs react as Facebook scraps likes count

Facebook on Friday announced its plans to hide likes and reactions, but small businesses say those leveraging the platform shouldn't panic just yet.



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Facebook wins digital rights to ICC cricket matches

Facebook has secured a four-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport's global governing body, to become the exclusive digital ...



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“Adapt and quickly”: SMEs react as Facebook scraps likes count

Facebook on Friday announced its plans to hide likes and reactions, but small businesses say those leveraging the platform shouldn't panic just yet.




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Facebook's Dating App Rolls Out To US Is There Appeal?

Yesterday, we talked about how Facebook has decided to monitor political speech. The answer - very little, if at all. Today, we want to tell you about an ...




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Facebook to Fight against Envy, Hides the Overall Likes Count on Posts

However, nowadays, everyone is posting pictures, videos, stories, and other stuff on Facebook to get reach, likes, and comments. How do you think it ...




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Facebook's Dating App Rolls Out To US Is There Appeal?

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Yesterday, we talked about how Facebook has decided to monitor political speech. The answer - very little, if at all. Today ...



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First project studying how Facebook affects elections runs into privacy concerns

Facebook's first effort to open up its platform for academics to study its impact on elections has been thrown into doubt, after the social media group ...




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Facebook's Dating App Rolls Out To US Is There Appeal?

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Yesterday, we talked about how Facebook has decided to monitor political speech. The answer - very little, if at all. Today ...




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First project studying how Facebook affects elections runs into privacy concerns

Facebook's first effort to open up its platform for academics to study its impact on elections has been thrown into doubt, after the social media group ...



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Facebook, Twitter accounts that spread false news of citizenship awards are fake, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman believes the Facebook and Twitter accounts that spread fake news regarding the award of citizenship to 200,000 ...



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There's A Facebook Group For 'People Who Sort Of Look Like Adam Sandler But Aren't Adam ...

There's even a Facebook group titled 'People Who Sort Of Look Like Adam Sandler But Aren't Adam Sandler' and it's filled with Sandler ...



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There's A Facebook Group For 'People Who Sort Of Look Like Adam Sandler But Aren't Adam ...

There's even a Facebook group titled 'People Who Sort Of Look Like Adam Sandler But Aren't Adam Sandler' and it's filled with Sandler ...




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Analyst: Facebook Next To Face Antitrust Scrutiny

Antitrust rhetoric, rumors and investigations have been hanging like a dark cloud over some of the largest U.S. tech stocks in 2019, and one analyst ...



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Facebook wins digital rights to ICC cricket matches

Facebook has secured a four-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport's global governing body, to become the exclusive digital ...




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Tina Fey Hosting Facebook Live Viewing Party on “Mean Girls” Day

Does it get any grooler? Tina Fey will co-host an official Mean Girls viewing party for Facebook Live on October 3, which meme-forwarding fans know ...




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Inside another 1000-seat South Lake Union Facebook office (Photos)

The six-story Arbor Blocks 333 office features themed local art, locally-sourced cafeterias and a roof deck. Subscribe to get the full story. Already a paid ...




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Activist's Facebook video citing Exxon gas station clerk prompts police to charge her with harassment

Amber Sloan, 46, of the city's Uptown neighborhood faces a charge of harassment by communication related to a Facebook video she posted last ...




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Sunday, September 29, 2019

Facebook events don't mean much

Regardless of what platform we use (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, etc.), the process of promoting an event using social media is fairly straightforward.



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Could high-tech glasses replace our smartphones? Facebook thinks so

The number of people in the world who wear spectacles is estimated to be about two billion. That's a lot of pairs of glasses. Facebook, however ...



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Tina Fey and Busy Philipps to Co-Host "Mean Girls" Facebook Live Viewing Party on October 3

According to Entertainment Weekly, Tina Fey and Busy Philipps will be co-hosting a Mean Girls viewing party via Facebook Live on October 3 starting ...



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Facebook events don't mean much

Regardless of what platform we use (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, etc.), the process of promoting an event using social media is fairly straightforward.




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Bramnick Facebook ads feature mostly Bramnick

Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) has spent $1,326 on seven Facebook ads boosting his re-election campaign so far this week, ...




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HR worker posts applicant's resume on Facebook, mocks it

WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (CNN) - Friends of a man applying for a job in Waukesha say he is considering legal action after an HR worker posted his ...



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Politicians can't be above the law. Facebook's rules are another story.

Politicians may not be above the law, but apparently they are above Facebook's rules. The company announced this week that public officials' posts ...



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Facebook's Zuckerberg & Sandberg say 'committed to doing this well'

In a world where influence is increasingly defined by an individual's ability to affect other people's thinking through social media, Facebook CEO Mark ...



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Politicians can't be above the law. Facebook's rules are another story.

Politicians may not be above the law, but apparently they are above Facebook's rules. The company announced this week that public officials' posts ...




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Tina Fey and Busy Philipps to Co-Host "Mean Girls" Facebook Live Viewing Party on October 3

According to Entertainment Weekly, Tina Fey and Busy Philipps will be co-hosting a Mean Girls viewing party via Facebook Live on October 3 starting ...




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Facebook's Zuckerberg & Sandberg say 'committed to doing this well'

In a world where influence is increasingly defined by an individual's ability to affect other people's thinking through social media, Facebook CEO Mark ...




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Facebook stream crashes during UC football game

The Facebook Watch stream that televised the University of Cincinnati versus Marshall University football game crashed Saturday evening, and ...




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Actress who lost her dream role after a Hamilton actor dredged up a five-year old 'homophobic ...

The emergence of an old Facebook post in which she quoted the Bible to express her Christian beliefs led to Seyi Omooba, above, being sacked as a ...




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Archery hunters find common ground on Facebook page

On the Facebook page of Oklahoma Bowhunter you can't get a cup of coffee, but you can share hunting stories and see photos of big bucks killed by ...



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Facebook moving forward with hiding like counts to fight envy

Which is why Facebook is officially rolling out its new feature to hide Like counts on posts, with the first trial run occurring on September 27th in ...




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Actress who lost her dream role after a Hamilton actor dredged up a five-year old 'homophobic ...

The emergence of an old Facebook post in which she quoted the Bible to express her Christian beliefs led to Seyi Omooba, above, being sacked as a ...



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Major Australian network created a unique news show for Facebook, only get 20 seconds of watch ...

The love-hate relationship between Facebook and publishers and broadcasters continues to unfold along what are perhaps all too predictable lines ...



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Facebook Made $500000 Off Anti-LGBTQ Hate Groups

Facebook made over half a million dollars over the last year in advertising revenue from anti-LGBTQ hate groups despite its anti-hate speech policy, ...



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Novel way of canvassing on Facebook in silence hours

Elham Yasini wrote on his Facebook account: “Paradise has eight doors. May Allah take us there.” President Ashraf Ghani's ballot paper number is 8.



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India should keep the doors open for data flow: Facebook's Ajit Mohan

Whether oil, gold or water, data is here to stay, and Facebook is going to work with telecom players, including Reliance Jio to reach more and more ...




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Facebook plagues online dating

The point of using a dating service is to meet up with a person and date them— or do other things, no judgment here. Facebook Dating does not seem ...




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Footage shows private hire driver scrolling through Facebook at the wheel

A private hire taxi driver was filmed by a passenger as he scrolled through Facebook at the wheel in Teesside. After the video went viral online, ...




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Better be careful what you 'like'

Did you hear that Facebook is testing a plan to hide “likes” on posts? ... “liked” a Facebook post that supported Andy Beshear's campaign for governor.




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Saturday, September 28, 2019

Facebook 'Like' of Campaign Post Gets Judge Disqualified

A Kentucky judge was disqualified from a case involving the state's governor and his re-election challenger over his “like” of a Facebook post seen as ...



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Community activist charged after allegedly posting threatening video on Facebook

A well-known community activist has been charged with harassment. Police said Amber Sloan posted a video on Facebook telling people to hunt ...



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Community activist charged after allegedly posting threatening video on Facebook

A well-known community activist has been charged with harassment. Police said Amber Sloan posted a video on Facebook telling people to hunt ...




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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump uses Facebook to fundraise off impeachment

President Donald Trump's presidential campaign is pumping money into impeachment-related Facebook ads. CBS News Political Unit Associate ...




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Facebook Suspends Thousands of Accounts Due to Data Concerns

Facebook has suspended "tens of thousands" of apps connected to the platform after they were suspected of collecting large amounts of data, ...



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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump uses Facebook to fundraise off impeachment

President Donald Trump's presidential campaign is pumping money into impeachment-related Facebook ads. CBS News Political Unit Associate ...



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Facebook hiding likes and video views could force publishers to shift strategies

Facebook is running an experiment to hide "like" counts and other public-facing social scores in select markets. The social network confirmed Friday ...



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Protesters at Facebook mourn loss of man who died by suicide and demand answers

A week after a Facebook employee died by suicide at company headquarters in Menlo Park, hundreds of people joined in front of the social media ...




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Man shot to death in Detroit over Facebook post, police say

DETROIT — A 23-year-old man was shot to death Friday morning on Detroit's eastside over a Facebook post, according to police. Grieving family and ...



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Not all is predictable on Facebook's social Horizon

Not all is predictable on Facebook's social Horizon ... For Facebook, the conference's “The Time is Now” catchphrase showcased that they feel their ...




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Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and ...

Pro-life group Live Action slammed Facebook's fact-checking system after an investigation into fact-checker Science Feedback found its conclusions ...



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Not all is predictable on Facebook's social Horizon

Not all is predictable on Facebook's social Horizon ... For Facebook, the conference's “The Time is Now” catchphrase showcased that they feel their ...



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Social Shorts: Twitter Next, Facebook pushes Story Ads, Adobe's latest consumer survey

“Stories Can Do It,” says Facebook's marketing team. Facebook is rolling out a global campaign to drive adoption of its Story Ad format. The company ...



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Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and ...

Pro-life group Live Action slammed Facebook's fact-checking system after an investigation into fact-checker Science Feedback found its conclusions ...




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Facebook hiding likes and video views could force publishers to shift strategies

Facebook is running an experiment to hide "like" counts and other public-facing social scores, which could ultimately affect publishers and brands ...




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Summit launches Buy on Facebook, 'king of social media'

Summit Insights has initiated coverage on Facebook (FB -2.2%) at Buy with a strong endorsement, pointing to "tremendous" earnings power and cash ...




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Capital One accused of age bias in EEOC ruling over Facebook ads

Capital One is among seven companies the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said violated federal law by using Facebook ads ...



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Facebook rejects Priti Patel's call for 'backdoor' access to encrypted messages to combat terrorism ...

Nick Clegg, Facebook's PR chief, has already told the Indian Government that it will not be allowing “backdoor” access to spies or law enforcement ...



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Facebook says employee death was suicide

Facebook on Friday confirmed that the death of an employee on Sept. 19 was a suicide. “We are saddened by the tragic news that we lost one of our ...



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How To Download Your Old Facebook Photos So You Can Keep A Backup

Facebook is a great platform to share and store photos on. And if you've been using it since the days of its inception, you probably have plenty of ...




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Strike and social media: Facebook is helping UAW members during GM strike

DETROIT (WXYZ) — This is day 12 of the strike against General Motors by some 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers Union. Communication ...




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Facebook Suspends Thousands of Accounts Due to Data Concerns

Facebook has suspended "tens of thousands" of apps connected to the platform after they were suspected of collecting large amounts of data, ...




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How To Download Your Old Facebook Photos So You Can Keep A Backup

Facebook is a great platform to share and store photos on. And if you've been using it since the days of its inception, you probably have plenty of ...



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Friday, September 27, 2019

Advocates Fault Facebook Over Misleading Posts by Politicos

Facebook and civil rights group Color of Change are hosting a meeting Thursday in Atlanta to discuss problems around discrimination, racism and ...



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Facebook post may lead to transgender woman's killer

CLEWISTON, Florida (KTRK) -- A deleted Facebook post has led investigators to a person of interest in the murder of a transgender Florida woman.




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Facebook Negotiates Sandberg DC Hearing Testimony

With questions surrounding Facebook's market power and its plans for the Libra digital currency, the social media company is reportedly negotiating ...




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Facebook's Zuckerberg “really focused” on successful Libra launch

Facebook has hit some rough waters ever since setting off on its maiden crypto voyage, but its captain aims to right the Libra ship. Speaking with ...



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Advocates fault Facebook over misleading posts by politicos

ATLANTA — Some civil rights groups agree Facebook has made progress in addressing their concerns, but advocates are still criticizing the tech ...



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Why I Still Love Match Group, Despite the Release of Facebook Dating

Why I Still Love Match Group, Despite the Release of Facebook Dating ... Love is in the air, and despite Facebook's batting its eyes at daters with the ...



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Facebook Tests Hiding 'Likes' on Social Media Posts

SAN FRANCISCO — For years, people who use Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have chased Likes as a status symbol. More Likes on a social ...




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Facebook's Zuckerberg “really focused” on successful Libra launch

Facebook has hit some rough waters ever since setting off on its maiden crypto voyage, but its captain aims to right the Libra ship. Speaking with ...




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Facebook in Talks for Sandberg to Testify to House Next Month

Facebook Inc. is negotiating with a key congressional committee for Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg to testify as soon as next month, people ...




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Why I Still Love Match Group, Despite the Release of Facebook Dating

Why I Still Love Match Group, Despite the Release of Facebook Dating ... Love is in the air, and despite Facebook's batting its eyes at daters with the ...




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Facebook's Latest Competition? Authoritarian Governments.

Governments around the world are exploring ways to break Facebook Inc.'s grip on their citizens. Some legislate. Some regulate. Some censor.



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Facebook is testing hiding like counts to see if that makes people feel better

Facebook will begin testing hiding like counts, starting in Australia on September 27th, according to TechCrunch. The test will hide the number of likes ...



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Facebook removes 'likes' in test for Australian users

Facebook removes 'likes' in test for Australian users. Australians will soon notice their Facebook news feed is missing something with like counts set to ...



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Facebook's new VR chat app will throw paid staffers at “on-boarding” trolls

SAN JOSE, Calif.—The fusion of Oculus and Facebook continues apace at this year's sixth annual Oculus Connect conference, with this year's biggest ...



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Facebook's CTO: 'The Criticism Is Warranted.' In Fact, It's the First Thing He Shows to New Hires

When Facebook chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer welcomes new engineering recruits to the social network, the first thing he talks about is the ...



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Aust Facebook says goodbye to like counts

Aust Facebook says goodbye to like counts ... Australians will soon notice their Facebook news feed is missing something with like counts set to ...



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Facebook is rolling out a test to hide your likes

New York (CNN Business) For the past decade, "likes" have been the chief currency of Facebook. It's the way we've determined how many people ...



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Facebook's Latest Competition? Authoritarian Governments.

Governments around the world are exploring ways to break Facebook Inc.'s grip on their citizens. Some legislate. Some regulate. Some censor.




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Facebook Tests Hiding Likes on Posts

Facebook is testing hidden “Like” counts on posts starting Sept. 27 in Australia, TechCrunch reports. The author of a post will still be able to see how ...




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Facebook's new VR chat app will throw paid staffers at “on-boarding” trolls

SAN JOSE, Calif.—The fusion of Oculus and Facebook continues apace at this year's sixth annual Oculus Connect conference, with this year's biggest ...




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Facebook's CTO: 'The Criticism Is Warranted.' In Fact, It's the First Thing He Shows to New Hires

When Facebook chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer welcomes new engineering recruits to the social network, the first thing he talks about is the ...




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Facebook is rolling out a test to hide your likes

New York (CNN Business) For the past decade, "likes" have been the chief currency of Facebook. It's the way we've determined how many people ...




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Bidon 2020 bottles raise alarms at Facebook

LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — Facebook, apparently in an effort to curtail foreign influence in U.S. elections, made a Colorado bike accessory brand ...




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Thursday, September 26, 2019

A Ukrainian dad ran a giant, pro-Trump Facebook campaign with his 13-year-old kid

A network of nearly 100 Facebook pages run out of Ukraine recently spread viral content about American politics on Facebook, including one called “I ...




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Ready Player What? Facebook announces a new VR social network

Facebook revealed at today's Oculus Connect event that it's launching its own social VR platform, a very MMO-like virtual world called Horizon.



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Facebook May Be Getting Yet Another Antitrust Headache

Whether or not Facebook has violated antitrust laws has become a major source of interest for the U.S. government in 2019, as the company faces ...




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Politicians who spread conspiracy theories, including Trump, are protected on Facebook

It's official: Politicians have protected status on Facebook. If they violate the company's policies by posting misinformation, hoaxes, or hate speech, ...




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Nevada County police blotter: Caller reports Facebook slander about 'heroin-addicted animals'

3:08 p.m. — A caller reported a person is repeatedly tagging and slandering a business on Facebook, calling the employees “heroin-addicted animals ...




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Justice Department to open Facebook antitrust investigation: source

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department will open an antitrust investigation of Facebook Inc, a source familiar with the matter said on ...




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Facebook says it won't fact check politicians

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Facebook says it does not fact check politicians' statements, even if they might be false. The social network operator says ...




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Justice Department to open Facebook antitrust investigation: source

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department will open an antitrust investigation of Facebook Inc, a source familiar with the matter said on ...



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A Ukrainian dad ran a giant, pro-Trump Facebook campaign with his 13-year-old kid

A network of nearly 100 Facebook pages run out of Ukraine recently spread viral content about American politics on Facebook, including one called “I ...



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Facebook Is Making Millions by Promoting Hate Groups' Content

Facebook has accepted millions of dollars in advertising fees from hate groups and hate figures despite its anti-hate speech policy, a Sludge review of ...



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Family of Savannah Spurlock using Facebook to help families find loved ones

Now, they're using the Facebook page to help other families going through similar things. Lisa Thoma, Spurlock's aunt, never intended to spend her ...




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If Facebook owns reality, it'll be impossible to opt out

Facebook is developing augmented reality glasses -- but that's not the wildest bit of future tech the company revealed during today's Oculus Connect ...



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Facebook lays out its vision of our communal VR future

After all the new products were announced and surprise features revealed at Oculus Connect 6 on Wednesday, Facebook Reality Lab (FRL) lead ...



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Blocked Marketer Loses Bid for Restored Access to Facebook Platforms

A former Facebook marketing partner will remain cut off from the social media giant's ecosystem after failing to convince a federal judge that Facebook ...



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Facebook Is Making Millions by Promoting Hate Groups' Content

Facebook has accepted millions of dollars in advertising fees from hate groups and hate figures despite its anti-hate speech policy, a Sludge review of ...




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Google overtakes Facebook in ad downloads

For the first time ever, ads on Google drove more app downloads than ads on Facebook according to a new report from the marketing analytics firm ...



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As Impeachment Inquiry Begins, Facebook Says Politicians Can Post Whatever They Want, No ...

In his remarks, Clegg said that Facebook will continue to exempt politicians from third-party fact-checking and continue to allow them to post content ...



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Is your phone number linked to Facebook? You may be at risk: Woman accidentally access ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Your Facebook account could be at risk, and it all comes down to if your phone number is connected to your account. If it is ...



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Attorney General Barr Seeks DOJ Facebook Antitrust Probe

The Justice Department intends to investigate Facebook Inc. after prodding from U.S. Attorney General William Barr, according to a person familiar ...



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Vox Joins Forces With New York Media to Challenge Google, Facebook

Combining the upstart Vox Media and New York Magazine's owner may have been seen as an odd coupling once, but the merger may represent a ...



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Is your phone number linked to Facebook? You may be at risk: Woman accidentally access ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Your Facebook account could be at risk, and it all comes down to if your phone number is connected to your account. If it is ...




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Attorney General Barr Seeks DOJ Facebook Antitrust Probe

The Justice Department intends to investigate Facebook Inc. after prodding from U.S. Attorney General William Barr, according to a person familiar ...




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Someone posted death threats on the Marlins' Facebook page. MDPD trying to find out who

The Miami-Dade Police Department is investigating threatening messages posted on the Marlins' Facebook page, the agency said. First reported by ...




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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Feds Say Companies Used Facebook Ads During Hiring For Age, Gender Discrimination

Seven companies violated federal law when they excluded women and older workers from seeing job ads they posted on Facebook, according to the ...




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Facebook Buys Startup Developing Mind-Reading Wristband

Facebook is acquiring a startup that's been developing a mind-reading wristband. The "brain-machine interface" from CRTL-Labs reads electrical ...



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Facebook causes decline in physical and mental health, report says

Facebook causes decline in physical and mental health, report says ... If you have ignored the words of your adults that Facebook is not good for ...



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Facebook post makes inaccurate claim about deportation of white immigrants

A popular yet unsubstantiated Facebook post claims that the United States has not detained, let alone deported, any white immigrants. "Since ICE has ...



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Can the Muppets Convince People to Buy Facebook's Portal?

Facebook enlisted the help of the Muppets to help sell the new Portal, Portal Mini and Portal TV video-calling devices it introduced last week. V2M.




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Tazewell board to review colleague's Facebook post

PEKIN — A Tazewell County Board member apparently posted to social media a message that asked if a teenage climate-change activist suffered ...




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Facebook, Snap Hint at Antitrust Strategies

Facebook's Nick Clegg and Snap's Evan Spiegel both gave glimpses into their antitrust strategy at a Tuesday event in Washington, as regulators ...




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Mark Zuckerberg said to be eyeing space for Facebook at landmark post office

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is eyeing a 107-year-old post office on Manhattan's West Side to help him grow the social-networking giant's Big Apple ...



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Facebook Settled, But the Ad Bias Scandal Isn't Over

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is pursuing allegations that several of Facebook's advertisers broke the law by restricting job ...



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When I Saw Someone's Dead Grandfather, I Knew It Was Time To Hit Delete

With the abundance of technology at our fingertips today, why is it that digital interaction can feel like a huge hassle -- particularly if Facebook is ...



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Facebook group Domestic Violence Against Men urges mass abduction of Australian kids

An online group of fathers has urged more than 19,000 members to abduct their children in a coordinated strike that would reduce the ability of law ...



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Digital Trends Live: iPhone 11 release, Facebook's AR ads, Google's Wing

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Caleb Denison sit down to discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including the ...



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The 'Walmart of dating apps': Facebook Dating falls flat as users describe their terrible experiences ...

Facebook rolled out its dating app earlier this month and unlike other sites, this one does not require users to mutually 'match' before being able to ...



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Facebook promises not to stop politicians' lies & hate

Facebook confirms it won't fact check politicians' speech or block their content if it's newsworthy even if it violates the site's hate-speech rules or other ...



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Facebook Says CTRL-Labs Acquisition Could 'Change The Way We Connect'

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) reached an agreement to acquire CTRL-Labs, a startup that explores how humans can control a computer through their ...



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Mark Zuckerberg said to be eyeing space for Facebook at landmark post office

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is eyeing a 107-year-old post office on Manhattan's West Side to help him grow the social-networking giant's Big Apple ...




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Employers Used Facebook to Keep Women and Older Workers From Seeing Job Ads. The Federal ...

In a first, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled that companies violated civil rights law through their use of Facebook's ...




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The 'Walmart of dating apps': Facebook Dating falls flat as users describe their terrible experiences ...

Facebook rolled out its dating app earlier this month and unlike other sites, this one does not require users to mutually 'match' before being able to ...




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Facebook Inc. (FB) Dips 2.97% for September 24

Facebook Inc. is a Facebook is the world's largest online social network, with more than 2 billion monthly active users.




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Vineland teacher under review over Facebook comment connected to Dulce Alavez case

VINELAND – The Vineland Public School District pulled a teacher from the classroom after learning of an “offensive” social media post regarding a ...




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Get a weird Facebook message? It might be an attempt to scam you

JACKSONVILLE, Fla - Have you ever received a strange message on Facebook that didn't seem quite right? The Better Business Bureau is warning ...




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Facebook Buys Startup Developing Mind-Reading Wristband

Facebook is acquiring a startup that's been developing a mind-reading wristband. The "brain-machine interface" from CRTL-Labs reads electrical ...




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Facebook Buys CTRL-labs Brain Interface Startup

Facebook announced Monday that it bought CTRL-labs, a New York startup that develops technology that allows people to control computer user ...




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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Facebook to buy brain science start-up CTRL-labs

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Monday it bought New York-based CTRL-labs, a start-up that is exploring ways for people to communicate with ...




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Lots of Bad Reviews on Facebook…How About the Occasional Good One?

A Facebook friend of mine noted that he'd seen a review that said something to the effect that the consumer had a bad experience at a particular ...




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Facebook acquires tech company CTRL-labs to join Reality Labs team

The future is now for Facebook. Andrew Bosworth, Vice President of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality for Facebook announced today that the ...



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Facebook's Graphic Design Team Is Great, But Its Ideas Still Suck

Facebook, in keeping with its trend of releasing products that no one asked for but everyone ends up grudgingly using, has just rolled out its very own ...




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Facebook Wants You to Know It's Doing Something About Domestic Terrorism, Sort of

NEW YORK — Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg came to the U.N. Monday to tout what her company has done to curb terrorism since the Christchurch, ...




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Chicago brewery posts Beto O'Rourke photo, triggers Facebook users

Haymarket used the unexpected opportunity to post a photo of O'Rourke with brewery co-founder John Neurauter to Facebook, along with a nod to the ...




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Facebook Wants You to Know It's Doing Something About Domestic Terrorism, Sort of

NEW YORK — Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg came to the U.N. Monday to tout what her company has done to curb terrorism since the Christchurch, ...



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Facebook: Well Positioned To Benefit From The Increasing Online Advertising Market

More than 2.4B people across the world (32% of the world's population) are using Facebook (FB) apps (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and ...



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Facebook Birthday Charity Raises $1 Billion

More than $1 billion in donations has flowed through Facebook's birthday fundraisers alone over the past few years, thanks to the over 45 million ...



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Facebook Buying CTRL-labs, a Start-Up Looking to Guide Computers With Brain Signals

Facebook said on Monday that it had bought CTRL-labs, a start-up in New York that is exploring ways for people to communicate with computers ...



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Facebook wants to acquire CTRL-Labs to create mind-control device input

Facebook has agreed to the acquisition of CTRL-Labs, a tech startup that is working on software that lets users control digital avatars of themselves ...



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Facebook buys startup working on technology that lets you control computers with your mind

Facebook first said in 2017 that it was working on a computer-brain interface that would let users type words and send messages using only their ...



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IBM hints at aiding Facebook's cryptocurrency efforts

Despite several regulatory hurdles and no love from the U.S. Congress, it seems like Facebook's foray into blockchain and cryptocurrency still has ...



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Armin van Buuren's Untold Festival Set Ranks #1 On Facebook Live Video

This happened on the Billboard chart that looks into Facebook videos posted by musicians. The chart ranks videos based on their reach, number of ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook: Well Positioned To Benefit From The Increasing Online Advertising Market

More than 2.4B people across the world (32% of the world's population) are using Facebook (FB) apps (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and ...




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Facebook agrees to acquire brain-computing start-up CTRL-labs

Facebook on Monday announced the acquisition of CTRL-labs, a New York startup that specializes in allowing humans to control computers using ...



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US Soldier Charged With Sharing Bomb Instructions on Facebook

(CN) – A soldier stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, has been arrested on federal charges of sending bomb-making instructions over Facebook and ...



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Facebook removes pro-Trump 'I Love America' page that was run by Ukrainians

A Facebook page called “I Love America” and featuring patriotic themes, rippling flags and pro-Trump memes was closed Monday after it turned out to ...



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Facebook Is Developing Artificial Intelligence That Offers Trend Advice To Make You More ...

In the early days of Facebook, the social media platform aimed to create a global community of users unified by similar interests and contacts. Now ...



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Facebook agrees to acquire brain-computing start-up CTRL-labs

Facebook on Monday announced the acquisition of CTRL-labs, a New York startup that specializes in allowing humans to control computers using ...




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Facebook removes pro-Trump 'I Love America' page that was run by Ukrainians

A Facebook page called “I Love America” and featuring patriotic themes, rippling flags and pro-Trump memes was closed Monday after it turned out to ...




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Man threatens to 'shoot all the rich kids at UT,' Facebook page shows white supremacist images ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of first assaulting a security officer at Dell Seton Medical Center and then ...




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Mandarin woman creates 'The Gardner Minshew Meme 'Stache'' Facebook group

Mandarin woman creates 'The Gardner Minshew Meme 'Stache'' Facebook group https://t.co/UDoKHArBDZ pic.twitter.com/u0ruNkTQ5D.




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Monday, September 23, 2019

Facebook suspends apps

Facebook has suspended tens of thousands of apps on the social networking platform as part of the company's ongoing app developer investigation it ...



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Facebook targets $1.1 billion in revenue in its largest user market

Amid controversies of fake news and data security, Facebook has set itself a steep revenue target of $1.1 billion (equivalent to Rs. 7,800 crore) ...




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Editorial: Facebook is like radio

One posts on Facebook — thoughts about season one of “The Boys,” what happened when trying a new recipe, remembrances about loved ones past ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook targets $1.1 billion in revenue in its largest user market

Amid controversies of fake news and data security, Facebook has set itself a steep revenue target of $1.1 billion (equivalent to Rs. 7,800 crore) ...



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Editorial: Facebook is like radio

One posts on Facebook — thoughts about season one of “The Boys,” what happened when trying a new recipe, remembrances about loved ones past ...



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Facebook's Libra currency will get half its backing from the US dollar

Facebook was quick to promise that its Libra cryptocurrency would have the stability of real-world money behind it, but whose money will dominate?



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Facebook's Fashion++ AI Can Help You Dress Better

Facebook is experimenting on a new artificial intelligence technology that may soon be able to help people who want to become more fashionable.




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Limetown trailer teases the thriller series' big mystery

Facebook Watch's Limetown brings the podcast to the small screen of your laptop or mobile device. OK that's probably where you listened to it, but this ...



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Facebook Is Experimenting With Artificial Intelligence That Let's You Digitally Get Dressed

Now, almost 25 years later, Facebook is gearing up to introduce a similar artificial intelligence system that could change the way you get dressed in ...



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WhatsApp starts rolling out hide mute status updates, Facebook Pay on its beta app

The other addition on WhatsApp would be the appearance of the Facebook Pay icon on the WhatsApp page. Now WhatsApp already has an active ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Limetown trailer teases the thriller series' big mystery

Facebook Watch's Limetown brings the podcast to the small screen of your laptop or mobile device. OK that's probably where you listened to it, but this ...




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Facebook acquires chatbot maker for Calibra wallet

According to the LinkedIn profiles of Servicefriend's co-founders, they are now working as part of Calibra, Facebook's digital wallet product for its Libra ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Is Experimenting With Artificial Intelligence That Let's You Digitally Get Dressed

Now, almost 25 years later, Facebook is gearing up to introduce a similar artificial intelligence system that could change the way you get dressed in ...




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Facebook Temporarily Stopped Tens of Thousands of Applications

Facebook also said that several applications were completely blocked, and the company filed lawsuits against some. The South Korean data analysis ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Temporarily Stopped Tens of Thousands of Applications

Facebook also said that several applications were completely blocked, and the company filed lawsuits against some. The South Korean data analysis ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook's Libra currency will get half its backing from the US dollar

Facebook was quick to promise that its Libra cryptocurrency would have the stability of real-world money behind it, but whose money will dominate?




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Facebook Rolls Out New Types of Interactive Mobile Ads

After the successful roll out of poll stickers for Instagram Stories ads earlier this year, Facebook has decided to bring a similar feature to mobile news ...




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Sunday Morning Shooting Victim Identified. Facebook Fills with Tributes to Diamond Robinson, 26

Among the tributes to pour into Facebook for Robinson was one from Chris Gadsen, principal at Lincoln High School in Jersey City who called the ...




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Facebook Accelerator London opens to non-UK startups with a focus on transformative tech

Facebook has announced the third edition of its London-based accelerator program, alongside a rebrand and a renewed focus on startups from ...




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Facebook Buys Chatbot Startup Servicefriend to Integrate Into Calibra

Facebook has acquired the artificial intelligence-based chat-bot startup Servicefriend for customer service for Calibra, the digital wallet for Facebook's ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Rolls Out New Types of Interactive Mobile Ads

After the successful roll out of poll stickers for Instagram Stories ads earlier this year, Facebook has decided to bring a similar feature to mobile news ...



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Facebook Accelerator London opens to non-UK startups with a focus on transformative tech

Facebook has announced the third edition of its London-based accelerator program, alongside a rebrand and a renewed focus on startups from ...



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Facebook is still trying to make the Portal happen

By Heather Kelly, The Washington Post. Facebook isn't giving up on its dream of putting a camera in everyone's home. A year after the ...



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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Facebook tech chief admits he remains 'deeply unsatisfied' with progress on tackling terror

Mike Schroepfer, the dominant social network's chief technology officer, admitted Facebook's had failed to sufficiently turn the tide of online hate and ...



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Department of Justice lacks the teeth to savage Facebook and Apple

Mark Zuckerberg took a rare trip to Washington last week. The Facebook founder wined and dined members of Congress and had a private meeting ...



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ICE agents targeted for violence via Facebook

Abolish ICE thugs in Colorado want to see the homes and families of immigration enforcement officials set aflame. Denver Communists want alien ...




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Peace River treasure hunters make cable TV debut in search of Gasparilla's gold. El Chuy I been swimming in that river since i was a boy. Aint no gold ...




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ICE agents targeted for violence via Facebook

Abolish ICE thugs in Colorado want to see the homes and families of immigration enforcement officials set aflame. Denver Communists want alien ...



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Facebook Employee Dead After "Apparent Suicide" At Company's HQ

An employee of Facebook has reportedly died after an apparent suicide at the company's headquarters, according to police. CNBC reports that a man ...




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EXCLUSIVE: Watch UTSA vs. North Texas TONIGHT on Facebook

UTSA is on the road against North Texas at 6:30 p.m. tonight. If you can't make it to the game, you can watch this one on Facebook Live!




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Facebook Employee Dead After "Apparent Suicide" At Company's HQ

An employee of Facebook has reportedly died after an apparent suicide at the company's headquarters, according to police. CNBC reports that a man ...



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Photo Claiming To Show Climate Strike Rubbish Deleted From Facebook After Fake News Reports

Facebook has removed photos of a trashed park, falsely claiming to show rubbish left behind after Australian climate strike protests, after they were ...



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Teacher arrested for sex with juvenile inmate after Facebook exchange with coworker

A female teacher in a juvenile detention facility revealed she allegedly had sex with an inmate by telling a coworker during a Facebook conversation ...



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Facebook says 'tens of thousands' of apps suspended over privacy issues

For more than a year, Facebook Inc. suspended “tens of thousands” of apps from about 400 developers that improperly pried into the personal ...




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Facebook again calls itself a publisher, says it can censor users

Although being a publisher would allow Facebook to restrict opinions that it considers unacceptable, it also leaves open the possibility of it being sued.




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Bellaire parent, student create bullying awareness Facebook group

With the help of a Bellaire High School student, Danielle Hutchison of Bellaire has co-founded a bullying awareness Facebook group. Hutchison ...



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Facebook suspends tens of thousands of applications

Facebook on Friday said that it has suspended “tens of thousands” of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook suspends tens of thousands of applications

Facebook on Friday said that it has suspended “tens of thousands” of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the ...




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Say goodbye to stories in Facebook groups

California [USA], September 21 (ANI): Facebook is reportedly looking at killing the stories features in groups. Social media industry commentator Matt ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook says 'tens of thousands' of apps suspended over privacy issues

For more than a year, Facebook Inc. suspended “tens of thousands” of apps from about 400 developers that improperly pried into the personal ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook again calls itself a publisher, says it can censor users

Although being a publisher would allow Facebook to restrict opinions that it considers unacceptable, it also leaves open the possibility of it being sued.



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Facebook has acquired Servicefriend, which builds 'hybrid' chatbots, for Calibra customer service

As Facebook prepares to launch its new cryptocurrency Libra in 2020, it's putting the pieces in place to help it run. In one of the latest developments, ...




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Facebook video results in animal cruelty charge

TARPON SPRINGS — Police arrested a 26-year-old woman on a felony animal cruelty charge at 6:07 p.m. Sept. 20 after a witness reported her ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook has acquired Servicefriend, which builds 'hybrid' chatbots, for Calibra customer service

As Facebook prepares to launch its new cryptocurrency Libra in 2020, it's putting the pieces in place to help it run. In one of the latest developments, ...



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On the Record: Andrew 'Boz' Bosworth, Facebook's hardware boss

Recently Facebook found itself in yet another privacy storm - this time over its undisclosed use of human contractors to listen to and review audio clips ...



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Facebook announces tens of thousands of app suspensions after internal audit

Facebook said Friday that it has suspended tens of thousands of applications during an investigation it launched into app developers following the ...



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Saturday, September 21, 2019

ICE-Hating Groups Used Facebook to Incite Violence

The Denver Communists group shared a poster on Facebook with Choate's face superimposed over a generic neighborhood map with private ...




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Last week in tech: iOS 13, Facebook's new gadgets, and a weird video game about a goose

It takes a leap of faith to buy a camera-equipped device from Facebook and plunk it in your home after years of privacy issues from the social network.




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Twitter and Facebook need to do more to increase transparency

Twitter and Facebook need to do more to increase transparency ... on social media have launched Twitter and Facebook headfirst into some of the ...



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Last week in tech: iOS 13, Facebook's new gadgets, and a weird video game about a goose

It takes a leap of faith to buy a camera-equipped device from Facebook and plunk it in your home after years of privacy issues from the social network.



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Ohio lawmakers to hold hearings on potential Facebook, Google antitrust violations

Ohio lawmakers will hold two hearings next month on potential antitrust law violations by Facebook and Google, Republican Senate President Larry ...



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New Facebook Privacy Warning: 'Tens Of Thousands' Of Apps Found Abusing User Data

Facebook has been on a mission to eradicate harmful apps lurking on its platforms, and in a Friday [September 20] blogpost the social media giant ...



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Facebook says it has suspended 'tens of thousands' of apps

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook says it has suspended tens of thousands of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation ...



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Several dozen attend Facebook event to storm Area 51

Locals were expecting thousands of visitors after millions of people said they would attend on a Facebook event titled "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop ...



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Area 51 'Alienstock' Crowds Gathering As Nevada Ponders Legal Action Against Facebook

The “Storm Area 51” joke started on Facebook may be getting out of hand. The event, originally started as a social media prank, has now mushroomed ...



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Sen. Hawley: Zuckerberg was 'stunned' when I called for third-party audit of Facebook on alleged ...

Josh Hawley outlined Friday his tough questions for Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on censorship and privacy on the social media platform, calling for ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Few US lawmakers hit 'like' button after Facebook CEO visits Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrapped up three days of discussions with Washington movers and shakers on Friday, ...



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Facebook dumps 'bad actor' apps, Twitter purges accounts tied to misinformation campaigns

A day after Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with lawmakers in Washington, the company announced that it had suspended tens of ...



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Despite a huge outrage on its first hardware device, Facebook again reveals its new home speakers

Last year, Facebook launched its very first hardware device but it gained more hate than likes due to its potential spying status. On Wednesday ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook dumps 'bad actor' apps, Twitter purges accounts tied to misinformation campaigns

A day after Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with lawmakers in Washington, the company announced that it had suspended tens of ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Few US lawmakers hit 'like' button after Facebook CEO visits Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrapped up three days of discussions with Washington movers and shakers on Friday, ...




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Facebook to shut down its group stories feature next week

Facebook is killing a feature that allows administrators and members who're part of the social network's groups to post videos and photos that vanish ...




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Facebook says it has suspended tens of thousands of apps since the Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook just significantly bumped up the number of apps it says it has suspended in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The company ...




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Fraudulent TON Investment Ads Reportedly Circulating Facebook

Fraudulent advertisements have reportedly begun circulating Facebook offering to join the Telegram Open Network (TON) investment platform.




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Facebook has suspended 'tens of thousands' of apps for policy violations

Facebook's attempt to clean up its platform has revealed its developer problems are about much more than just Cambridge Analytica. The company ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Sen. Hawley: Zuckerberg was 'stunned' when I called for third-party audit of Facebook on alleged ...

Josh Hawley outlined Friday his tough questions for Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on censorship and privacy on the social media platform, calling for ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook post details what allegedly happened to University of Iowa band at Cy-Hawk game

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A member of the University of Iowa marching band is taking to social media after school officials said it was subjected to ...




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Facebook's Zuckerberg pledges cooperation with US antitrust probe: congressman

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressman David Cicilline, chair of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel, said on Friday that Facebook ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook to shut down its group stories feature next week

Facebook is killing a feature that allows administrators and members who're part of the social network's groups to post videos and photos that vanish ...



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Friday, September 20, 2019

Facebook employee dies after apparent suicide at company's Menlo Park headquarters

“We were saddened to learn that one of our employees passed away at our Menlo Park headquarters earlier today,” a Facebook spokesperson told ...




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Facebook Introduces New Poll, AR and Playable Ads

Facebook's new ad formats, unveiled Thursday, have one goal in mind — getting people to interact more on the platform and, of course, with the ...




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Trump says he had a 'nice' meeting with Facebook CEO Zuckerberg

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said in a tweet that he had a “nice meeting” with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Conservative Party targets over-45s with Facebook Brexit ads

The Conservative Party has been targeting older Facebook users with political adverts about Brexit, according to research by BBC News. In contrast ...




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Snap Wants to Compete With Facebook as a Source for News

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), meanwhile, is working to court publishers to its dedicated tab, which it plans to hold up as a source for "trustworthy news.




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Facebook Worker Dies After Jumping From Headquarters Building

A Facebook Inc. employee has died after jumping from the fourth floor of one of the company's buildings at its Menlo Park, California, headquarters.




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook employee dies after apparent suicide at company's Menlo Park headquarters

“We were saddened to learn that one of our employees passed away at our Menlo Park headquarters earlier today,” a Facebook spokesperson told ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to meet with Google and Facebook to crack down on ...

The New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has lined up several meetings with the executives from social media companies to discuss the ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Employee Dies At Menlo Park Headquarters

Topline: A Facebook employee died in an apparent suicide Thursday at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, authorities said.




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Ice Bucket Challenge credited for helping Facebook reach major milestone

BOSTON (WHDH) - Facebook says that the viral campaign, the Ice Bucket Challenge, is being credited for helping launch its fundraising tool and ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Conservative Party targets over-45s with Facebook Brexit ads

The Conservative Party has been targeting older Facebook users with political adverts about Brexit, according to research by BBC News. In contrast ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook worker dies after jumping from headquarters building

A Facebook Inc. employee has died after jumping from the fourth floor of one of the company's buildings at its Menlo Park, California, headquarters.



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Jury acquits Macomb dad charged after criticizing judge on Facebook

Jonathan Vanderhagen reacts as a jury in a district court in Macomb County finds him not guilty Sept. 19, 2019 of misdemeanor malicious use of ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook confirms Pixel outage may have impacted conversion, Custom Audience, Dynamic Ads ...

If you have noticed a drop in your Facebook conversion reports this week — or are seeing unexpected fluctuations with your Custom Audiences or ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg meets Trump, seeks to mend fences in Washington

By David Shepardson. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg met with President Donald Trump on Thursday during a ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Employee Dies At Menlo Park Headquarters

Topline: A Facebook employee died in an apparent suicide Thursday at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, authorities said.



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Comcast, Facebook Join the Streaming War, Roku Shares Fall

The video streaming market is getting crowded with Comcast CMCSA and Facebook FB recently unveiling their respective plans to jump into the ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook: Here's How to Share Content From Pandora to Your Timeline

Did you know that you can share podcasts, songs, and other content from Pandora directly to your Facebook Timeline? This allows you to share what ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Removes Hundreds of Fake Accounts

Facebook reports that the majority of these fake pages and accounts originated in Iraq or Ukraine; those from Ukraine were linked to a public relations ...



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Facebook's Zuckerberg met with President Trump at the White House

He also had a good, constructive meeting with President Trump at the White House today,” a Facebook spokesperson told CNBC in an email.




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook may copy your app, but Amazon will copy your shoe

But while Facebook has earned itself a reputation as a modern tech giant unashamed of cloning its biggest competitors' best features, Amazon has ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Employee Dies in 'Apparent Suicide' at Company's Menlo Park Headquarters

(Bloomberg) — A Facebook Inc. employee has died at one of the company's buildings at its Menlo Park, California, headquarters. A Facebook ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook: Here's How to Share Content From Pandora to Your Timeline

Did you know that you can share podcasts, songs, and other content from Pandora directly to your Facebook Timeline? This allows you to share what ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Facebook Outlines How Brands Can Reach Today's Consumers

Even the social landscape is different from just a couple years ago, and a new Facebook report points out the numerous ways brands can reach ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Smart TV's are sending user data to Netflix and Facebook

Are we being listened to buy yet another device? A new report from the financial times claims that the smart TVs in our homes are leaking sensitive ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook bans plastic water bottles in new offices

San Francisco (CNN Business) Facebook will no longer offer single-use plastic water bottles in its new offices worldwide. Instead, it will install ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

AR News: Facebook, Ray-Ban Team Up on 'Orion' Smart Glasses

According to some recent AR news reports, Facebook is working together with the company to create a pair of AR glasses. These aren't just a novelty ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Sets Oversight Board For Content Takedown Reviews, Will Start In 2020

Facebook is establishing a court of final appeal on content restrictions, and will put its system into use in the first half of next year. The announcement ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg headed to DC amid antitrust crackdown on tech

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg headed to DC amid antitrust crackdown on ... breaking up the country's largest tech companies – including Facebook.




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook: Actually, We Do Listen to You Sometimes

It turns out that Portal, Facebook's video-chatting tablet, occasionally records users and stores the audio on company servers. When a user says “Hey, ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Outlines How Brands Can Reach Today's Consumers

Even the social landscape is different from just a couple years ago, and a new Facebook report points out the numerous ways brands can reach ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook bans plastic water bottles in new offices

San Francisco (CNN Business) Facebook will no longer offer single-use plastic water bottles in its new offices worldwide. Instead, it will install ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook's new Portal video chat devices are smaller, cheaper, and facing stiffer competition

This morning, Facebook announced updates to itsPortal line of video chat devices and dropped the prices on its existing gadgets. The Portals, for the ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook boosts efforts to combat spread of hateful content as lawmakers press tech execs to do ...

The suspected gunman livestreamed the shooting on Facebook, and while a user flagged the video, it remained on the site for roughly 30 minutes ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Housing Companies Accused Of Using Facebook Ads To Discriminate Against Older People

Topline: A group of real estate companies is facing human rights complaints alleging they used Facebook's advertising tools to prevent older people ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Portal refresh: 7 things you need to know in 2019

Facebook announced an update to its Portal line of smart displays this week, including a revamped version of its 10-inch smart display, as well as the ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook's new Portal video chat devices are smaller, cheaper, and facing stiffer competition

This morning, Facebook announced updates to itsPortal line of video chat devices and dropped the prices on its existing gadgets. The Portals, for the ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook bringing Portal video chat to the TV

Facebook's Portal, the social network's foray into video chat hardware devices, is looking to expand to the big living room TV screen. Facebook ...




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Facebook Announces More Portal Devices for Some Reason

Yet Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) has decided it's a good idea to continue pushing deeper into consumer hardware. Today, the social networking tech ...




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Facebook boosts efforts to combat spread of hateful content as lawmakers press tech execs to do ...

The suspected gunman livestreamed the shooting on Facebook, and while a user flagged the video, it remained on the site for roughly 30 minutes ...



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Housing Companies Accused Of Using Facebook Ads To Discriminate Against Older People

Topline: A group of real estate companies is facing human rights complaints alleging they used Facebook's advertising tools to prevent older people ...



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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to meet with policymakers about internet regulation

Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is headed back to Washington, DC. On Wednesday, Facebook said the tech mogul will be meeting ...



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Oregon man accused of making Facebook threat to shoot up Social Security office after being ...

Erick Carlsen, 45, is accused of making these threats on Facebook after being denied Supplemental Security Income benefits and being banned from ...




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Amid a privacy crisis, Facebook now wants to put a camera on your TV

(CNN) When Facebook first introduced Portal, a smart speaker with a screen, in October of last year, the company was grappling with a seemingly ...




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Congress Asked Facebook to Turn Over a Trove of Emails. Here's What It's Looking For.

A key focus of the House Judiciary Committee's request for a huge range of documents from Facebook is if the social media giant used the data it had ...



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Hillary Clinton is still blaming Facebook for helping Trump spread “outright lies about Democrats”

Former presidential candidate Hilary Clinton yesterday criticized Facebook for allowing the Trump administration's reelection campaign to thrive on the ...



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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Hillary Clinton Slams Facebook For Allowing 'Trump's Propaganda' To Thrive

Hillary Clinton served Facebook a fresh round of criticism Tuesday for its role in providing President Donald Trump with a massive platform for his ...



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Facebook (FB) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Facebook (FB) closed at $188.08, marking a +1% move from the previous day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily ...



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Facebook to name first oversight panel members by year-end

BOSTON (AP) — Facebook says it expects to name the first members of a quasi-independent oversight board by year-end. The board will rule on ...



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Hillary Clinton Slams Facebook For Allowing 'Trump's Propaganda' To Thrive

Hillary Clinton served Facebook a fresh round of criticism Tuesday for its role in providing President Donald Trump with a massive platform for his ...




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Facebook (FB) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Facebook (FB) closed at $188.08, marking a +1% move from the previous day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily ...




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The highest-paying company in 2019? It's not Facebook or Google

Palo Alto Networks is a much smaller company, but its cybersecurity business is in demand with corporate customers increasingly at risk of breaches.



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Facebook to name first oversight panel members by year-end

The oversight panel is intended to rule on thorny content issues, such as when Facebook or Instagram posts constitute hate speech. It will be ...



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Facebook claims to be taking white supremacist violence more seriously, LMAO

Facebook Inc. announced in a corporate blog post today that it is updating its definition of “terrorist organizations,” and changing its counterterrorism ...



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Arkansas teacher reads bedtime stories to kids on Facebook Live

CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) - Theodore Jones Elementary School teacher Melissa Spence is reaching out to students beyond the walls of the classroom.




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Facebook is partnering up with London police to develop technology to identify terror attacks

The London Metropolitan Police will provide Facebook with body-camera footage from its training programs so that the company can develop ...




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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Facebook: Your Wednesday Briefing

Facebook said the shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, in which an Australian man who is accused of killing 51 people live streamed the attacks, ...




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Freedom of expression or personal attack? Nurse appeals fine for Facebook post

Lawyers representing Strom and the nurses association painted very different pictures of how her Facebook comments should be regarded.



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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Facebook: Your Wednesday Briefing

Facebook said the shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, in which an Australian man who is accused of killing 51 people live streamed the attacks, ...



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Facebook to name first oversight panel members by year-end

BOSTON (AP) - Facebook said Tuesday that it expects to name the first members of a new quasi-independent oversight board by year-end.




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Facebook hopes its new Ray-Ban smartglasses will replace your smartphone

Facebook is reportedly entering the smartglasses market with its version of augmented reality eyeware — and it thinks they'll be good enough to ...




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Facebook to train AI systems using police video

Facebook will work with law enforcement organizations to train its artificial intelligence systems to recognize videos of violent events as part of a ...




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'Dystopic society': Facebook moderators left psychologically teetering after viewing graphic ...

Facebook moderators are still haunted about the content they see while policing the platform's most toxic areas, months after the company promised ...



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Facebook unveils measures to prevent terrorists using its platforms

When asked if Facebook had considered switching off its live-streaming option, Mr Fishman said Facebook Live still served a valuable purpose.



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'Dystopic society': Facebook moderators left psychologically teetering after viewing graphic ...

Facebook moderators are still haunted about the content they see while policing the platform's most toxic areas, months after the company promised ...




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Facebook to name first oversight panel members by year-end

BOSTON (AP) — Facebook says it expects to name the first members of a quasi-independent oversight board by year-end. The board will rule on ...




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Facebook, Google, and Twitter to address mass violence and extremism online at Senate hearing

A mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, in March was streamed live on Facebook; another, in Odessa, Texas last month, involved a suspect ...



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Facebook hopes its new Ray-Ban smartglasses will replace your smartphone

Facebook is reportedly entering the smartglasses market with its version of augmented reality eyeware — and it thinks they'll be good enough to ...



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AI helped Facebook identify and ban 200 white supremacist groups

In a blog post this afternoon, Facebook detailed the progress it's made in combating terrorists, violent extremist groups, and hate organizations on both ...



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Facebook's Policy Chief Quit Last Year. He Still Hasn't Left.

When Elliot Schrage announced his resignation last June, the buzz was that the Facebook Inc. executive—who had shaped the company's public ...




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Facebook defends Libra cryptocurrency plans amid call for Europe-wide ban

The company has been met with ever-increasing scepticism over its digital Libra currency, which is scheduled to launch before the middle of next year.




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Facebook outed a Ukrainian PR agency which spent $1.6 million on ads for fake accounts and pages

Facebook announced Monday that it has taken down hundreds of fake accounts, groups, and pages originating from Ukraine and Iraq. In total ...




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Live Facebook video shows mom being beaten while her children scream for mercy

RICHMOND, Va. - Police are investigating after a live video was posted on Facebook of a woman beating another woman in front of her young ...




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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Facebook Says Central Banks Have Nothing to Fear From Libra

Facebook Inc. is once again defending Libra -- this time against fears that the envisioned cryptocurrency could replace sovereign currencies from the ...



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Apple Is About to Reveal Facebook's Shady Location Tracking

Beta users of iOS 13 are starting to report notifications about Facebook requesting access to Bluetooth, despite the fact that the social networking app ...



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TripAdvisor accuses Facebook and Google of failing to stamp out fake reviews

Asked for more detail, a spokesman said: “We have simply not seen evidence of the same aggression coming from the likes of Google and Facebook ...



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How Social Media Marketers Found Success With Facebook Groups

Just when marketers thought all hope was lost and that they'd never see big numbers from organic engagement on Facebook again, the app released ...



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Facebook is trying to trademark the word “BOOK” in Europe

After managing to trademark common, generic words like “FACE” and “BOOK” in the United States several years ago, Facebook is now attempting to ...



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Facebook censors mother of cop killed by illegal immigrant for 'hate speech'

In addition, Facebook removed the donation button from the official angel families page claiming she had “violated their community guidelines more ...



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Facebook to stop news headline changes from advertisers

Facebook said Monday it is working to stop advertisers from changing headlines in links to news stories after concerns raised by a British political ...



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Facebook to stop news headline changes from advertisers after UK party tweaked BBC link

A recent Conservative Party Facebook ad “seems to have altered the headline of a BBC News article on an education spending announcement to ...



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Vietnam's social media crowd swells with new entrant to take on Facebook, Google

"Lotus was born not to compete with Facebook or any other social networks," Tan said late on Monday. "We will focus on content and content creation.".




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Facebook Says Central Banks Have Nothing to Fear From Libra

Facebook Inc. is once again defending Libra -- this time against fears that the envisioned cryptocurrency could replace sovereign currencies from the ...




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Arrested for sending threatening Facebook messages

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Evanston and charged with sending threatening messages to a woman via Facebook. This among the stories in ...




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Is Facebook Dating Mining For More User Data Or Making Love Matches?

While singles may have high hopes at finding love with the Facebook Dating app, there are a few things that they may want to consider while they are ...




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Facebook to stop news headline changes from advertisers

Facebook said Monday it is working to stop advertisers from changing headlines in links to news stories after concerns raised by a British political ...




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Growth and Value Briefly Diverge -- Where Does This Leave Facebook and Google?

Shares of Facebook (FB - Get Report) and Google (GOOGL - Get Report) were clearly caught on the growth side of the market rotation last week that ...




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Apple Is About to Reveal Facebook's Shady Location Tracking

Beta users of iOS 13 are starting to report notifications about Facebook requesting access to Bluetooth, despite the fact that the social networking app ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

How Social Media Marketers Found Success With Facebook Groups

Just when marketers thought all hope was lost and that they'd never see big numbers from organic engagement on Facebook again, the app released ...




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Facebook Advertising Looks to Expand Tool for Local News

Facebook advertising: The company is tightening its rules around political advertising ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, acknowledging the ...



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The NRA nearly doubled its ad spending on Facebook for 3 weeks after the El Paso and Dayton ...

The National Rifle Association doubled its Facebook ad spending after the mass shootings in El Pass, Texas and Dayton, Ohio last month, the ...



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Facebook bans self-harm images in fight against suicide

Facebook Inc. will no longer allow graphic images of self-harm on its platform as it tightens its policies on suicide content amid growing criticism of how ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Monday, September 16, 2019

ACCC digital platforms recommendations “unfounded”, says Facebook

Facebook says it supports 15 of the 29 recommendations (including their subparts). For the remaining rulings, the company supports five of the ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

ACCC digital platforms recommendations “unfounded”, says Facebook

Facebook says it supports 15 of the 29 recommendations (including their subparts). For the remaining rulings, the company supports five of the ...




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Facebook video shows kid stuck at cross as cars refuse to yield

A terrifying video was posted to Facebook showing a child walking home from school on Paluxy Drive in Tyler. In the video, the kid waits as vehicles ...



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Facebook claims the ACCC's Digital Platforms Report relied on 'speculative analysis' and conflated ...

In its response to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Digital Platforms Report, Facebook has criticised “speculative ...



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Is Facebook Ready For TV Battles With Netflix, Apple TV+ and Amazon Video?

Facebook could be launching a TV streaming service later this year. It is believed that Facebook is in talks with streaming services including Netflix ...




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House judiciary committee asks Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google to turn over internal ...

The US government is expanding its investigation into tech companies. The government launched an anti-trust investigation into Facebook and ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Is Facebook Ready For TV Battles With Netflix, Apple TV+ and Amazon Video?

Facebook could be launching a TV streaming service later this year. It is believed that Facebook is in talks with streaming services including Netflix ...



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Facebook has rejected proposed new Australian regulations as 'unfounded' and blasted the ...

Facebook has made public its submission to Treasury on the government's 'Digital Platforms Inquiry' — which put both it and Google under the ...



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Facebook: ACCC's Recommendations Make Online Advertising “Unworkable”

That is the message from Facebook, which has today released its response to the ACCC's Digital Platforms Inquiry. “We are concerned that some ...



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Facebook video shows kid stuck at cross as cars refuse to yield

A terrifying video was posted to Facebook showing a child walking home from school on Paluxy Drive in Tyler. In the video, the kid waits as vehicles ...




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Facebook has rejected proposed new Australian regulations as 'unfounded' and blasted the ...

Facebook has made public its submission to Treasury on the government's 'Digital Platforms Inquiry' — which put both it and Google under the ...




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BBB: Direct messages, Facebook ads from online boutiques and charities could be scams

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Those thumb-stopping advertisements on Facebook and Instagram might lead to scams, the Better Business Bureau ...




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Google, Facebook new efforts to save journalism 'promote copying'

New policies by Google and Facebook aimed at ensuring original journalism ranks higher in search results are leading to fears that the changes could ...




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Facebook: ACCC's Recommendations Make Online Advertising “Unworkable”

That is the message from Facebook, which has today released its response to the ACCC's Digital Platforms Inquiry. “We are concerned that some ...




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'Please ignore it': Barnaby Joyce's Facebook account is hacked before his followers are sent ...

Barnaby Joyce has revealed his Facebook account has been hacked and urged his followers to report any dodgy messages appearing to come from ...



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Political Roundup: Electioneering on Facebook under scrutiny

COMMENT: The National Party is in trouble again for its Facebook advertising campaigning. Late last week, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ...



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'Weak, profane, sleazy:' Kempner mayor calls out former city employees on Facebook who accuse ...

Mayor Keith Harvey was candid about the accusations in a Facebook post on Sunday. Harvey called out former City Secretary Stacy Robert, Assistant ...




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Facebook's Today In Now Available In Over 6000 Cities And Towns Across The US

Facebook has announced it has expanded its Today In local news section to over 6,000 cities and towns in the US. After launching a test of Today In in ...



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Facebook: The devil is in the ACCC's detail

Facebook says some recommendations of the ACCC's inquiry into digital platforms come to unfounded conclusions based on "misunderstandings" ...



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Kiwi mum pleads with Facebook for deceased son's private messages

Matthew Abela loved cars. At the time of his death, the 21-year-old from Christchurch was restoring a drift car to take on the competition circuit. He was ...



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Facebook Tests New 'Chat' Post Type

Facebook is testing a new 'Chat' post type that lets users join Group Chats on Messenger. Back in July, Instagram rolled out Chat Stickers on its ...



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Facebook: The devil is in the ACCC's detail

Facebook says some recommendations of the ACCC's inquiry into digital platforms come to unfounded conclusions based on "misunderstandings" ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook Tests New 'Chat' Post Type

Facebook is testing a new 'Chat' post type that lets users join Group Chats on Messenger. Back in July, Instagram rolled out Chat Stickers on its ...




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Sunday, September 15, 2019

Calibra executive: Why Facebook's Libra needs a blockchain

Facebook has drawn a lot of heat over its plans to create a cryptocurrency called Libra, now set for late 2020. Many argue that it could simply use ...




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Calibra executive: Why Facebook's Libra needs a blockchain

Facebook has drawn a lot of heat over its plans to create a cryptocurrency called Libra, now set for late 2020. Many argue that it could simply use ...



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Facebook global executive moots 'prospective' solution on WhatsApp traceability issue

Facebook global executive Nick Clegg has proposed a "prospective" mechanism for messaging platform WhatsApp to act on cases flagged by law ...



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Privacy debate between govt, Facebook continues; no winner yet

'Data is not the new oil. But, it is like water -- intangible and free flowing'. This is the latest comment from Nick Clegg, Facebook's Vice President, ...



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Global regulators to question Facebook's Libra amid EU concerns - paper

(Reuters) – Global regulators will question Facebook <FB.O> on Monday about its Libra cryptocurrency, amid concerns from European Union ...



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BRIEF-Facebook To Be Quizzed By Global Regulators On Its Planned Libra Coin Project - FT

Sept 15 (Reuters) -. * FACEBOOK WILL BE QUIZZED BY GLOBAL REGULATORS ON ITS PLANNED LIBRA COIN PROJECT - FT.




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Angel Mom's post about illegal immigrant crime is censored on Facebook for “hate speech”

Therefore it should be no surprise that a social media giant prone to free speech missteps, that Facebook has proven itself to be these last years, ...




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Facebook pulls down Conservative advert that 'doctored' BBC headline

Facebook has removed a Conservative Party advert that manipulated a BBC headline to include a disputed claim about schools spending.




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Facebook global exec moots 'prospective' solution on WhatsApp issue; govt stands firm on ...

NEW DELHI: Facebook global executive Nick Clegg has proposed a "prospective" mechanism for WhatsApp to act on cases flagged by law ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook global exec moots 'prospective' solution on WhatsApp issue; govt stands firm on ...

NEW DELHI: Facebook global executive Nick Clegg has proposed a "prospective" mechanism for WhatsApp to act on cases flagged by law ...




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Global regulators to question Facebook's Libra amid EU concerns: paper

(Reuters) - Global regulators will question Facebook on Monday about its Libra cryptocurrency, amid concerns from European Union governments ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Global regulators to question Facebook's Libra amid EU concerns: paper

(Reuters) - Global regulators will question Facebook on Monday about its Libra cryptocurrency, amid concerns from European Union governments ...




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Libra: Facebook to face global regulators

Facebook will be quizzed by global regulators on its planned Libra coin project amid concerns from EU governments over the threat the digital ...



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Libra: Facebook to face global regulators

Facebook will be quizzed by global regulators on its planned Libra coin project amid concerns from EU governments over the threat the digital ...




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Reverse Engineered app reveals Facebook automatically requests your phone number from carriers

Facebook recently landed in hot water after it was discovered that they used mobile numbers users submitted for two-factor authentication to match ...




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Facebook posts show suspicious gun cases for sale out of Cape Coral

You can find most things for sale on Facebook these days. And one thing for sale but against the rules of the social media platform are guns.



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Reverse Engineered app reveals Facebook automatically requests your phone number from carriers

Facebook recently landed in hot water after it was discovered that they used mobile numbers users submitted for two-factor authentication to match ...



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Facebook pulls down Conservative advert that 'doctored' BBC headline

Facebook has removed a Conservative Party advert that manipulated a BBC headline to include a disputed claim about schools spending.



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Facebook posts show suspicious gun cases for sale out of Cape Coral

You can find most things for sale on Facebook these days. And one thing for sale but against the rules of the social media platform are guns.




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Facebook Working On A TV Streaming Device With A Camera, Microphone

Facebook has been working on conquering the television space as it reportedly plans to release a TV streaming device. This new device is set to be a ...



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New BJP drive to focus on Facebook, Twitter and Insta

The party kickstarted the 'karyakarta kartadharta' campaign to connect new members from Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and aims to focus on the ...




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France Minister Maire Proposed Europe's Cryptocurrency To Counter Facebook's Libra

Amidst the growing concerns after Facebook's worldwide launch of Libra last June, the deeply worried European countries have devised an ...




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Angel Mom's post about illegal immigrant crime is censored on Facebook for “hate speech”

Therefore it should be no surprise that a social media giant prone to free speech missteps, that Facebook has proven itself to be these last years, ...



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Saturday, September 14, 2019

This Isn't Facebook: WeWork Gets a Lesson in Going Public

The message to Adam Neumann was clear: You're not Zuckerberg. Over the past month, as Neumann's grandiose plans for We Co. started to fray, ...



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Facebook reportedly cuts off police access to WhatsApp in Hong Kong

Facebook has decided to prevent the police in Hong Kong from using its messaging app WhatsApp for police business. The Hong Kong-based ...



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Tricky Facebook scam uses real pictures of your friends

We talked to a woman who wants to warn you about a clever scam that uses Facebook to snag your money. "I thought it was a friend of mine that is ...



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On Facebook

It's time to go beyond plastic bags. Why is there a need to wrap bananas in plastic? Eric Lim. Supermarkets use a lot of plastic bags to pre-pack their ...



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Facebook Stock Will Trend Higher as FB's Advertising Revenue Grows

In terms of stock gains, it's been a good year for Facebook (NASDAQ:FB). FB stock has moved higher by 43%, and the rally has been backed by strong ...



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Negative posts on Facebook business pages outweigh positive posts 2 to 1

There are more than 60 million business pages on Facebook and that number is from 2017. With those pages come scores of positive and negative ...



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Google, Facebook Expand News Initiatives

Google has tweaked its algorithms to prioritize original reporting, while Facebook has enlarged its focus on local news. Google adjusted its search ...



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Lost and injured dog in Rosemount gets lots of Facebook shares, but owner still sought

Rosemount police are looking for the owner of an injured dog. According to a Facebook post Friday, the dog, which appears to be a Blue Merle Border ...




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UPDATE 1-Facebook fact-checker finds UK Conservatives ran ads with altered BBC headline

(Adds further detail from Facebook on altering headlines). By Elizabeth Culliford. Sept 13 (Reuters) - One of Facebook's third-party fact-checkers ...




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Facebook Must Better Limit Its Face Surveillance

Last week, Facebook started sending a small portion of its users a new notification about its face surveillance program, which concludes with two ...




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Facebook Portal TV add-on rumors hint at a strategy shake-up

Facebook isn't giving up on Portal, with the social network reportedly readying a Portal TV device for the holidays that would expand its controversial ...



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'Mistake'? Facebook apologizes, unblocks account of RT Editor-in-Chief Simonyan

Facebook has lifted a ban on RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan's account after less than a day, imposed over an alleged breach of its rules.



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Facebook fact-checker finds UK Conservatives ran ads with altered BBC headline

(Reuters) - One of Facebook's third-party fact-checkers accused Britain's governing Conservative Party on Friday of misrepresenting a BBC News ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Facebook fact-checker finds UK Conservatives ran ads with altered BBC headline

(Reuters) - One of Facebook's third-party fact-checkers accused Britain's governing Conservative Party on Friday of misrepresenting a BBC News ...



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French Gov Official Warns Facebook: Libra Is Not Welcome Here

The French Minister of the Economy and Finance just warned that Libra, Facebook's controversial cryptocurrency, won't be permitted in France if it's ...



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First Tuesday speakers talk Facebook, big data

Macalester's 2019 annual convocation event, First Tuesday, drew a crowd of several hundred to the Leonard Center's Alumni Gym last Tuesday, Sept.




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Facebook Stock Will Trend Higher as FB's Advertising Revenue Grows

In terms of stock gains, it's been a good year for Facebook (NASDAQ:FB). FB stock has moved higher by 43%, and the rally has been backed by strong ...




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Content Moderation Is Impossible: Facebook Settles Legal Fight Over Famous Painting Of A ...

Just a few months ago, as part of our ongoing "content moderation at scale is impossible" series, we wrote about how Facebook has spent over a ...




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Google and Facebook's latest efforts to 'save' journalism are already getting eye rolls

Google and Facebook say they are racing to elevate quality journalism in the lead-up to the 2020 elections, but some fear the changes could have ...




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ESG Investing: Is Facebook a Responsible Investment?

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is the world's largest social network, with 2.7 billion people around the globe using one of the company's social media ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Tricky Facebook scam uses real pictures of your friends

We talked to a woman who wants to warn you about a clever scam that uses Facebook to snag your money. "I thought it was a friend of mine that is ...




Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

ESG Investing: Is Facebook a Responsible Investment?

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is the world's largest social network, with 2.7 billion people around the globe using one of the company's social media ...



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Facebook is reportedly working on a smart-TV device and has asked Netflix and Disney for shows

Social-media giant Facebook is reportedly preparing to launch a streaming device that, much like Amazon's Fire Stick, would plug into a TV and offer ...




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Friday, September 13, 2019

How to log out of Facebook Messenger on your iPad, which you can only do through the main ...

If you're messaging someone on Facebook on your iPad, you'll have to use the separate Messenger app. But, for some reason, you can only log out of ...



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France says 'non merci' to Facebook-backed Libra cryptocurrency

On Thursday Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency has received a Gallic dismissal courtesy of France's finance minister. Speaking at the OECD Global ...



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How Will the US Rollout of Facebook Dating Disrupt the Dating App Landscape?

Facebook Dating launched in the US last week, giving users ages 18 and older access to typical dating app features like specialized profiles and ...



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Win for local news? Facebook expands new tool aiming to shrink 'news deserts'

SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook is trying to coax "news deserts" into bloom with the second major expansion of a tool that exposes people to more local ...



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Facebook removes fact check from anti-abortion video after criticism

Facebook has removed a fact check from a video posted by an anti-abortion group after Republican senators accused the platform of censorship.



Facebook, News, Breaking News, Social Media

Researchers analyzed more than 300000 local news stories on Facebook. Here's what they found.

Earlier this year, Nieman Lab's Christine Schmidt conducted an informal analysis of the stories found on Today In, Facebook's local news feature, over ...



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Facebook expands Today In news service to 6000 cities

According to Facebook, a little over 1.6 million people “have opted in to receive regular local updates from Today In.” That number is a far cry from the ...



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Facebook Experiences Worldwide Outages on September 11

Facebook is experiencing worldwide outages, according to a report from an outlet designed to detect when technology goes down. There have been ...



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Facebook expands Today In news service to 6000 cities

According to Facebook, a little over 1.6 million people “have opted in to receive regular local updates from Today In.” That number is a far cry from the ...




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Facebook, Instagram And YouTube Will Now Be Banned, Russians Warned

There has been pressure on Facebook and others to shift data storage of Russian citizens' information to Russia, and to open offices and hire staff.




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Doctors Say Facebook's Decision to Take Down An Anti-Abortion Fact Check Sets A Dangerous ...

After Facebook removed a fact-check from an anti-abortion activist's video, doctors are warning of the dangers of putting politics over evidence when it ...




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Cramer: Why Facebook Is A Winner From Apple's Product Launch

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduced a new lineup of iPhones Tuesday, and social media company Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) could emerge as ...




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Facebook penalizes Netanyahu page for hate speech violation

According to the British newspaper, upon arrival to Netanyahu's official Facebook page, visitors were recently greeted with a message sent out by an ...




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Putin Now Plans 100% Facebook, Instagram And YouTube Bans, Russians Warned

There has been pressure on Facebook and others to shift data storage of Russian citizens' information to Russia, and to open offices and hire staff.



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Facebook Watch Relying on Interactivity to Compete in the Streaming Wars

With the launch of Disney+ and Apple TV+ on the horizon, Facebook is stepping up to remind advertisers of their streaming content on Facebook ...




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How Will the US Rollout of Facebook Dating Disrupt the Dating App Landscape?

Facebook Dating launched in the US last week, giving users ages 18 and older access to typical dating app features like specialized profiles and ...




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Doctors Say Facebook's Decision to Take Down An Anti-Abortion Fact Check Sets A Dangerous ...

After Facebook removed a fact-check from an anti-abortion activist's video, doctors are warning of the dangers of putting politics over evidence when it ...



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Fast Facts re the Google, Facebook Anti-Trust Probes

The attorneys general of eight states and the District of Columbia are launching an antitrust investigation into Facebook (FB), New York Attorney ...



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Fox News Excluded From Facebook News Tab

Fox News apparently does not meet the standards for Facebook's idea of journalism. Facebook's newest feature, the News Tab, hasn't even debuted ...




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Shoal Creek, Facebook, and the downtown ecology

When Facebook officially opened its new offices in the Third & Shoal building last week, the hubbub brought attention to what's becoming a dense ...




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France Blocking Facebook Libra in EU Shows True Power of Bitcoin

Governments and policymakers have been in an uproar ever since Facebook debuted their Libra cryptocurrency to the world, prompting the first signs ...



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How to post 3D photos on your iPhone to Facebook, using Portrait Mode on certain iPhone models

You can post 3D photos on your iPhone to Facebook— but you'll currently need an iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, or XS Max.



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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Boris Johnson denies he's leading 'authoritarian regime' in Facebook broadcast

Boris Johnson has denied leading an "authoritarian regime" as he handpicked questions from Facebook users following his suspension of parliament.



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Can Facebook Conversational Ads Raise Click-Through Rates?

Improving click-through rates from ads continues to be a real struggle for marketers. Two types of Facebook ads, click-to-messenger ads and ...




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New Instagram Hack Exclusive: Facebook Confirms User Accounts And Phone Numbers At Risk

Facebook has confirmed that a newly discovered Instagram vulnerability has put data at risk, leaving users open to attack by threat actors.



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What Instagram and Facebook's Algorithm Changes Might Mean for Marketers

On Instagram and Facebook, you will no longer be able to see how many likes other people's posts received. They will show a few names of mutual ...



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New Instagram Hack Exclusive: Facebook Confirms User Accounts And Phone Numbers At Risk

Facebook has confirmed that a newly discovered Instagram vulnerability has put data at risk, leaving users open to attack by threat actors.




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Facebook (FB) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

Facebook (FB) closed the most recent trading day at $188.49, moving +1.25% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's ...




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Facebook Took Down A Fact-Check Of An Anti-Abortion Video After Republicans Complained

Facebook on Wednesday removed a fact-check conducted by doctors of an anti-abortion activist's video, which falsely claimed abortion was never ...



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Facebook planning to add a TikTik clone Clips to Instagram Stories

If Facebook can't buy you they are very likely to clone you. So says Jane Machun Wong, who has discovered that Facebook is testing the addition of a ...



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Facebook Took Down A Fact-Check Of An Anti-Abortion Video After Republicans Complained

Facebook on Wednesday removed a fact-check conducted by doctors of an anti-abortion activist's video, which falsely claimed abortion was never ...




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Facebook vs. Twitter- Which is the Better Buy

They're the two most recognizable social media platforms in America; let's do a deep dive on Facebook (FB) vs. Twitter (TWTR) to see which social ...




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Facebook fact checkers to face investigation for bias after alleged motive-driven “false” ratings

Last month, Facebook started limiting the reach of posts from pro-life non-profit Live Action and sending “fact-check” notifications to thousands of its ...



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Area 51 Facebook Group Leader Pulls Out Of “Alienstock” Concert Plans

The organizer of a Facebook group that vowed to storm Nevada's mysterious Area 51 military base later this month has said he's backing out of a ...



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Area 51 Facebook Group Leader Pulls Out Of “Alienstock” Concert Plans

The organizer of a Facebook group that vowed to storm Nevada's mysterious Area 51 military base later this month has said he's backing out of a ...




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Libra Project: Are Facebook and China in Competition?

Perhaps by coincidence, Facebook (FB) and China are currently racing to develop potentially rivaling digital currencies.



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From Facebook to Volkswagen and Samsung: why national stereotypes matter during corporate crises

From Facebook to Volkswagen and Samsung: why national stereotypes matter during corporate crises Timo Mandler , TBS Business School and ...