Facebook, Google, Twitter urged by EU to do more against fake news
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
"These can be grouped in four broad categories: inconsistent and incomplete application of the code across platforms and member states, lack of uniform definitions, existence of several gaps in the coverage of the code commitments, and limitations intrinsic to the self-regulatory nature of the code," the report said.
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FB limits forwarding to 5 people or group at a time on Messenger
Fri, Sep 04, 2020
In April this year, Facebook-owned WhatsApp announced to introduce a new limit on frequently forwarding messages where a WhatsApp user can forward such messages to one chat at a time. This limit kicks in once a message has been previously forwarded five times or more.
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Now transfer FB photos, videos directly into Dropbox, Koofr
Fri, Sep 04, 2020
The company last month submitted official comments to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ahead of its September 22 public workshop "to examine the potential benefits and challenges to consumers and competition raised by data portability".
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'Classic' Facebook design set to disappear next month
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
The classic Facebook web design with blue navigation bar will no longer be available for desktop users starting September, according to a new report in Engadget. The design that Facebook announced at its developer conference last year has been the new default since May, said the report
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This Facebook 'home robot' can find your lost ringing phone
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
Researchers at Facebook AI have developed a home robot that can move through an unmapped environment to find a sound-emitting object, such as a phone ringing. Called `SoundSpaces,` the first audio-visual platform for embodied AI can accomplish a task like checking to see whether you locked the front door or retrieving a cell phone that`s ringing in an upstairs bedroom
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Facebook confirms Zuckerberg interviewed in FTC investigation
Fri, Aug 21, 2020
Facebook faces similar probes by the Justice Department and by state attorneys general and has said the investigations are looking at prior acquisitions and business practices involving "social networking or social media services, digital advertising, and/or mobile or online applications."
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Facebook hops onto the bandwagon, starts testing TikTok-like 'Short Videos' feature
Mon, Aug 17, 2020
Ever since the Indian government decided to ban ByteDance’s TikTok website in the country, several short video sharing platform have risen to popularity – few already existing, others launched later.
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Facebook users to get warning before sharing COVID-19 links to combat misinformation
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Starting today, you will get a warning before sharing COVID-19 related links on Facebook. The social media platform has started rolling out a new notification screen globally that will give users more context about the COVID-19 related articles they share on the social network.
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Mark Zuckerberg is now world’s youngest Centibillionaire; joins Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates in $100bn club
Mon, Aug 10, 2020
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has seen a phenomenal rise in his wealth post the roll of out of a new feature, making him the youngest Centibillionaire in the world, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Zuckerberg’s net worth now stands above $100 billion after Facebook introduced Instagram reels to take on TikTok.
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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube pull Trump posts over coronavirus misinformation
Fri, Aug 07, 2020
The Trump campaign accused the companies of bias against the president, saying Trump had stated a fact. "Social media companies are not the arbiters of truth," said Courtney Parella, a spokeswoman with the campaign.
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After Google, Facebook tells staff to work from home till mid-2021
Fri, Aug 07, 2020
"Based on guidance from health and government experts, as well as decisions drawn from our internal discussions about these matters, we are allowing employees to continue voluntarily working from home until July 2021.
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