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Why Facebook was labelled 'digital gangsters' by UK lawmakers

Why Facebook was labelled 'digital gangsters' by UK lawmakers

Tue, Feb 19, 2019

Through scrutiny of internal Facebook emails between 2011 and 2015, the report found evidence to indicate that the company was willing to override its users` privacy settings in order to transfer data to some app developers.

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This country set to target Google, Facebook and Amazon

This country set to target Google, Facebook and Amazon

Mon, Feb 18, 2019

The value of cross-border digital services in New Zealand is estimated to be around NZ$2.7 billion ($1.86 billion)

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New WhatsApp tool: Group Invitation feature to kill this annoying problem

New WhatsApp tool: Group Invitation feature to kill this annoying problem

Sun, Feb 17, 2019

In May last year, Wabetainfo had hinted that WhatsApp may be developing a new feature. It had then said that it was not possible to add Enterprise users in groups anymore because of a new privacy feature against spam. 

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Facebook allows ads to promote anti-vaccine content: Report

Facebook allows ads to promote anti-vaccine content: Report

Sat, Feb 16, 2019

"I am concerned by the report that Facebook accepts paid advertising that contains deliberate misinformation about vaccines," he added.

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Facebook tracking users who threaten its workers: Report

Facebook tracking users who threaten its workers: Report

Fri, Feb 15, 2019

Facebook has been monitoring and tracking locations of those users who can pose threat to its employees or physical properties, the media reported.

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Facebook's Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram merger plan: How to keep your personal data safe

Facebook's Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram merger plan: How to keep your personal data safe

Fri, Feb 15, 2019

Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram merger: At least 2.5 billion people use one or another social media platforms of Facebook.

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Facebook removes pages, accounts targeting people in Moldova

Facebook removes pages, accounts targeting people in Moldova

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

"Although the people behind this activity attempted to conceal their identities, our manual review found that some of this activity was linked to employees of the Moldovan government," Facebook said.

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Facebook adds 5 more partners to spot fake news in India: Here is how they will work

Facebook adds 5 more partners to spot fake news in India: Here is how they will work

Mon, Feb 11, 2019

"So we are trying to take action in the short-term, but also invest in partnerships, tools and technology we'll need to stay ahead of new types of false news as well," he added

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Facebook acquires virtual search start-up to grow its AI

Facebook acquires virtual search start-up to grow its AI

Sat, Feb 09, 2019

The basic idea is to allow users to match a piece of furniture or a light fixture in an image to visually find similar ones in stock at stores, TechCrunch reported.   

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Facebook administrators will soon make more money from platform; here's how

Facebook administrators will soon make more money from platform; here's how

Fri, Feb 08, 2019

The new programme announced on Thursday during the Facebook Communities Summit at the company`s headquarters in Menlo Park would expand subscription groups to more partners and allow relevant Pages to join their communities

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Twitter to show previews of IGTV videos: How this new feature will work

Twitter to show previews of IGTV videos: How this new feature will work

Fri, Feb 08, 2019

"Now, you can preview IGTV videos in your feed. When there`s a new video from someone you follow, you can tap from your feed to watch the full video in IGTV," the company tweeted on Thursday. 

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Facebook toughens political ad policies in India ahead of election

Facebook toughens political ad policies in India ahead of election

Fri, Feb 08, 2019

People will soon also be able to see country locations of users who manage Facebook pages that carry political ads. 

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Facebook scraps plans to build 'LOL' app for children: Here is what it plans to do instead

Facebook scraps plans to build 'LOL' app for children: Here is what it plans to do instead

Fri, Feb 08, 2019

Facebook last month said it was experimenting with the "LOL" hub.

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Facebook launches new tool

Facebook launches new tool

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Facebook first announced these plans back in December, when advertisers were able to begin  authorisations  on mobile - verifying their identity and location to run political ads.

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Facebook unveils digital skilling, mentorship programme in 5 Indian states

Facebook unveils digital skilling, mentorship programme in 5 Indian states

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

Facebook on Wednesday announced a digital skilling, mentorship programme aimed at inspiring and guiding tribal girls in five states to become village-level digital leaders for their communities.

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Hot stock! Facebook makes chief Mark Zuckerberg even richer, ranks 5th in billionaire list; should you buy its shares?

Hot stock! Facebook makes chief Mark Zuckerberg even richer, ranks 5th in billionaire list; should you buy its shares?

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

Facebook has reversed the losses trend, and have made consistent growth in their share price so far this year.

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Facebook launches new feature - All you need to know

Facebook launches new feature - All you need to know

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

Social networking giant Facebook has come up with its new feature - "unsend". IANS report says, "Facebook's new feature will be available today on the latest versions of Messenger for iOS and Android.

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This app will soon give WhatsApp a run for its money: Check its features

This app will soon give WhatsApp a run for its money: Check its features

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

While WhatsApp has stood out from the lot, another app is making good waves. With billion users and counting, WeChat will soon become the world’s most popular chat platform surpassing WhatsApp, according to a report by express.co.uk.

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This popular WhatsApp feature now on this other app: How to get it and use

This popular WhatsApp feature now on this other app: How to get it and use

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

Instant messaging app WhatsApp had rolled out the ability to 'unsend' messages on its platform - a feature that came as a huge relief and became highly popular among its users.

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Facebook to give bonus to employees fighting against spread of misinformation, hate speech on its platform

Facebook to give bonus to employees fighting against spread of misinformation, hate speech on its platform

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

This particular change is designed to ensure that we are incentivising people to keep making progress on the major social issues facing the internet and our company," the company said in a statement.

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