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Facebook Facing Antitrust Investigation In Germany Over User Data
The social media giant is accused of abusing its dominant position in the market — a possible violation of data protection laws.
Safe Harbor 2.0: Max Schrems Calls ‘Privacy Shield’ National Security Loopholes ‘Lipstick On A Pig’
As details of how the new data privacy agreement will work were published Monday, advocates and businesses remain divided on the deal.
WhatsApp Will Remove BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone 7.1 From Supported Mobile Platforms List In 2016
WhatsApp will apparently remove BlackBerry 10 and several others from the list of supported mobile platforms sometime in 2016.
Three Florida Girls Arrested, Charged With Poisoning Teacher
The 12-year-olds from Volusia County, Florida, brought in crushed red pepper and poured it into a teacher's drink.
Acorns And Other Investment Apps Want To Help You Make Money By Starting Small
Users can start by investing a tiny amount, but sometimes the fees are far greater than with conventional financial apps.
Facebook Users Show Range Of Reactions To New Love, Haha, Sad, Angry, Wow Emoticons
The community of 1.59 billion users have thrown a range of emotions even wider than "love," "haha," "sad," "angry," "wow" emoticons.
Alleged ISIS Video Targets Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Over Suspended Accounts
The video, made by a group calling itself “Sons Caliphate Army,” threatened to take down the two social media websites and their founders.
Video: Facebook Rolls Out "Reactions"
Facebook launches seven new emotions, an extension of the "Like" button.
Facebook Has Turned Instagram Into A Global Ad Property Almost Overnight
About three-quarters of ads on Instagram, Facebook’s photo-sharing app, are sold outside the U.S.
Why Facebook Is Addictive Even Though You Might Not Like It Very Much
Facebook marketing head Michelle Klein says it’s not that you like Facebook; it’s that you love your connections.
Minnesota Police Facebook Muslim Comments: Rochester Officer Put On Leave After Social Media Posts
The Rochester police officer isn't the first officer to be disciplined this year over alleged social media missteps.
Bill Gates Says New Laws Needed To Address Privacy, Security In Apple vs. FBI Dispute
The founder of Microsoft said Congress ultimately needs to weigh in on whether the FBI can compel Apple to unlock the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone.
King Jigme And Queen Jetsun Of Bhutan Release First Official Solo Portraits Of Baby Prince
King Jigme shared his son's photographs that he clicked himself on Facebook.
Facebook Birthday Cam Allows 15-Second Video Messages For Users’ Timelines
A birthday camera allows users to record 15 seconds of video on a friend’s timeline.
No One Knows What Will Replace Safe Harbor, But Max Schrems Says It Won’t Be ‘Privacy Shield’
A new trans-Atlantic data-transfer plan also falls short, Max Schrems — who got an EU court to toss out provisions of the old plan — said Monday.
Mark Zuckerberg: We Are Sympathetic With Apple And Tim Cook In Their Fight With FBI
"I just think it is not the right to thing to unplug [encryption] from the mainstream products that people use,” Mark Zuckerberg said.
Facebook’s New Social VR Team Wants To Develop Oculus Rift Virtual Meetups
CEO Mark Zuckerberg says virtual reality could be “the most social platform ever.”
Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge Bank On VR To Beat iPhone 7
Samsung has launched its latest flagship smartphones, hoping its Gear VR headset and Gear 360 camera will help it take on Apple.
HTC Vive VR Headset Will Cost $799 — $200 More Than Oculus Rift
The price and release date for HTC's virtual reality headset, built in collaboration with games developer Valve, has leaked.
Journalists Love Twitter, But Their Audiences Are On Facebook: Chartbeat CEO
Chartbeat's Tony Haile said Thursday that journalists spend a lot of time tweeting, but their audiences could care less.
Facebook Inc. (FB) Redesigns Video Metrics, Adds Minutes Viewed For Page Owners
The social network has introduced total watch time, something video giant YouTube has long had, to its analytics system for video creators.
Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter And Yahoo Quietly Add Their Support To Apple’s Fight Against FBI
Unlike Apple’s public opposition to the FBI’s request to help unlock the San Bernardino shooting suspect’s iPhone, Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter have been more restrained.
How Has Old-Line Cosmopolitan Stayed Relevant? Meeting Its Audience On Snapchat, And Sex Advice Still Sells
At a conference, Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles talked about creating online content -- and why she's scared of VR porn.
Silicon Valley Backs Apple On Privacy, So Why Are Google, Facebook, Microsoft Being So Quiet About It?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai voiced support for Apple's stance against government backdoors, but not for 24 hours.
Kanye West Reveals $53M Debt, Calls Out Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg To Invest $1B In Him
Kanye West asks fans to pray he overcomes financial struggles, specifically a $53 million personal debt.
France Facebook Lawsuit Update: Paris Court Rules Over Social Media Removal Of Painting Depicting Vagina
The teacher who had a photo of a painting taken off his account said Facebook can't distinguish between art and pornography.
Here’s Why OK Go Just Broke Up With YouTube
Winning most of its many fans with inventive music videos, the band premiered its latest creation on Facebook.
Who Is Lee Cyr? After Black Lives Matter Facebook Comment, Ohio Police Officer Placed On Leave
Officials are looking into whether the officer violated the department’s social media policy by posting in response to an article about a Black Lives Matter activist.
Instagram Video Views To Replace ‘Like’ Counter On Homescreen Of Mobile App
The photo- and video-sharing app will now display a video view count, instead of the "like" counter.
Facebook Shuts Down Controversial ‘Free Basics’ Service In India After Regulatory Setback
Earlier this week, the Indian telecom regulator ruled against the service, which aims to offer subscribers free access to certain services.


