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WhatsApp Encryption Is No Security Silver Bullet As Weak Links In Network Render It ‘Redundant’
Given the outdated system the messaging app and others rely on, even end-to-end encryption will not protect against a determined attacker.
Twitter (TWTR) Users May Soon Get More Room To Tweet; Links Won’t Count Toward Character Limit, Report Says
In a major change to its format, Twitter will reportedly no longer count links or photos toward the 140-character limit.
Mark Zuckerberg’s GOP Huddle: Donald Trump Adviser To Attend Facebook’s Conservative Outreach
In his latest charm offensive, the Facebook founder has invited high-profile conservatives to have a “direct conversation.”
WhatsApp Video Calling Moves Closer As Beta Version Leaks
The much anticipated feature has been in development for over six months.
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Face Hate Speech Complaints In France
French law requires websites to take down racist, homophobic or anti-Semitic material and tell authorities about it.
Facebook Data Firms Are Being Awfully Quiet On The ‘Trending Topics’ Story
Third-party analytics firms could shed light on whether Facebook editors gave Black Lives Matter a boost. But they won’t.
Air Safety After 9/11: Muslims Increasingly Racially Profiled On Planes In 2016
The number of incidents affecting air travelers has increased in the past six months, according to Muslim Advocates and the NAACP.
Italy Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions After Long Battle In Heavily Roman Catholic Country
The debate over same-sex unions has pitted Prime Minister Matteo Renzi against the Roman Catholic Church.
Instagram Logo Update: Facebook Redesigns All Insta-Related Apps To Reflect ‘Diverse’ Storytelling
“Our updated look reflects how vibrant and diverse your storytelling has become,” a Wednesday blog post about the update reads.
WhatsApp Desktop Apps For Mac And Windows Launched To Take On Skype
Facebook-owned WhatsApp, the world’s biggest messaging service, has launched desktop versions of its app for Windows and Mac.
Pornhub Offers Hackers $25,000 To Find Security Flaws In Its Website
Pornhub, one of the most popular pornographic video-sharing websites, has launched a bug bounty program to help improve security.
Senate Commerce Committee Launches Inquiry Into Facebook Over Trending Topics Censorship
After Gizmodo reported that Facebook curators manipulate “Trending Topics,” a Senate panel wants answers from the company's CEO.
Instagram Ads Just Got More Invasive And Product-Focused As It Adopts Facebook’s Retargeting Model
Advertisers can now insert their product feed into Instagram and target particular items to users based on browsing history.
Facebook Admits Meddling But Denies Political Bias In Trending Topics
Allegations that conservative topics have been suppressed on the social network's “Trending Now” sidebar have raised ethical questions.
Viv Virtual Assistant Demo: Siri’s Smarter Sibling Shows How Hotels.com, Uber Can Be Even Faster To Use
In Viv’s first live demo, founder and CEO Dag Kittlaus demonstrated Viv working across several apps of its “friends” while onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, the annual tech conference.
Facebook (FB) Wins Trademark Suit In China
A Chinese beverage company had registered “face book” as its trademark in 2014, a move that a Beijing court ruled “violated moral principles.”
Fort McMurray Wildfire Pictures And How To Help: Donate, Volunteer As Evacuations Continue In Western Canada
Thousands more people left the Fort McMurray, Alberta, area Friday as monstrous blazes continued their destruction.
US Media Companies Still Have A Long Way To Go To Protect Journalists Working In Hostile Environments
So far this year, 10 journalists have been killed doing their jobs, a number that’s likely to rise. In 2015, 25 were killed.
Cologne Attacks Trial: Algerian Man Appears In Court Over New Year’s Eve Sexual Assault In Germany
New Year’s Eve crimes in Cologne, blamed largely on refugees, triggered protests and sparked debate about asylum-seekers.
Facebook To Face Privacy Lawsuit Over Photo-Tagging Feature
A San Francisco federal judge rejected a request by the internet company to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its collection of biometric information.
Siri 2.0: Google And Facebook Offered To Buy Advanced Digital Assistant ‘Viv’
Two Silicon Valley giants are said to be interested in Viv, a more advanced digital assistant from the creators of Apple’s Siri.
Muslim Discrimination In America: Hijab-Wearing Women Forced To Leave California Restaurant Are Suing
Six of the seven women who were forced to leave the Urth Caffe in Laguna Beach were wearing headscarves.
UK Elections 2016: Party Leaders Face Crucial Test Amid Brexit, Anti-Semitism Controversies
The Labour Party has been mired in a controversy over anti-Semitism days before local council elections, and the Tories are split over leaving the EU.
How ‘Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare’ Used Facebook Bots To Reveal Details, First Trailer To Gamers
Before the trailer was released Monday, players interacted with a bot to gain access to the preview.
WhatsApp Blocked For 72 Hours In Brazil After Court Rules Facebook Failed To Provide Data
Facebook’s messaging app has been blocked in the country for the second time in less than six months.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Remembers Late Husband Dave Goldberg On Anniversary Of Death
Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, unexpectedly died a year ago today while vacationing in Mexico.
National Barbecue Month 2016: Best BBQ Recipes, Freebies And Deals For May
To celebrate National Barbecue Month, here’s a roundup of the best BBQ recipes, freebies and deals.
Facebook Inc (FB) Hit With Lawsuit Over Plan To Issue New Class C Stock
A Facebook shareholder filed a proposed class action over a move the lawsuit called an unfair deal to entrench CEO Mark Zuckerberg as the company’s controlling shareholder.
Amid Aleppo Carnage, Activists Call To ‘Make Facebook Red’ To Highlight Suffering In Syria
The solid red profile pictures are highlighting the latest violence, particularly in Aleppo, where two medical facilities were attacked this week.
Periscope Update Adds Doodling, More Viewer Statistics In Twitter's Effort To Beat Facebook Live
Twitter introduced a new fun feature and more statistics for broadcasters to Periscope in its effort to be the go-to live video player on mobile.


