Facebook employees are rebelling against Zuckerberg’s inaction over Trump
Facebook employees typically shy away from criticizing the company publicly, but this week tensions around the site's responsibilities reached boiling point.
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook didn’t block Trump’s Minnesota post
Zuckerberg addressed Facebook's response to Trump's posts where he wrote regarding the Minneapolis protests, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
What is Section 230? Inside the legislation protecting social media
President Donald Trump continues his efforts to repeal Section 230, a law that protects social media platforms from being liable if a user posts something illegal or controversial. Here's what you need to know
Zuckerberg: Facebook wouldn’t have fact-checked Trump
Amid President Donald Trump's feud with Twitter over fact-checking messages on his tweets, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has weighed in — on Trump's side.
Whistleblowers say Facebook hasn’t addressed illegal drug sales on platform
Whistleblowers say there is evidence of drug-related crimes on Facebook, such as illegal drugs posted for sale on the platform and bought using Facebook Pay.
Facebook rebrands its cryptocurrency wallet as Novi
Previously called Calibra, Facebook's Novi digital wallet will let you send and hold digital currencies, including Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook opens Shops, Josh Radnor, robot sheepdogs
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top technology stories, including Microsoft's team-up with OpenAI, Facebook's new Shops, robot sheepdogs, and more.
Zuckerberg reveals true scale of battle against misinformation
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social network has been making extra efforts to battle misinformation on the site linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook workers will return to a very different kind of office
Facebook employees have been working from home since March because of the coronavirus pandemic, but when they return in July, they can expect a lot of changes.
Facebook buys popular GIF platform Giphy for $400 million
Facebook has bought popular GIF platform Giphy for a reported $400 million. The social media company will integrate the platform into Instagram's features.
Facebook’s Messenger Rooms goes global to take on Zoom
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg describes the new video-chat feature for groups as much more serendipitous and fun than similar services -- like Zoom.
Facebook redesign goes live for everyone, adds Dark Mode
The new Facebook.com update rolls out dark mode to the desktop version of the social network, while improving navigation and making it easier to create Groups.
Graduations are canceled, so Facebook is hosting one for all U.S. students
Facebook is hosting a star-studded online commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 as schools across the U.S. remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Trends Live: Fandango buys Vudu, Sonos streams music, and more
On this Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech stories, including Facebook banning events that violate social distancing, an Amazon walkout, and more.
Facebook map shows you where people are reporting coronavirus symptoms
Facebook posted an interactive map which tracks how many people say they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, by U.S. county
Facebook to take on Twitch and YouTube with a stand-alone gaming app
Facebook Gaming is ramping up its efforts with a new, stand-alone Android and iOS app that will let users easily discover, stream, and watch live gameplay.
Facebook cancels all large, in-person events through June 2021
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will cancel all of its large events through June 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook fights misinformation, TikTok’s parental controls
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top trending tech topics, including Facebook’s updates to fight misinformation, and TikTok's parental controls.
It’s time for Instagram to fully embrace the desktop
Instagram now allows users to send direct messages from their desktop. But why stop there? We say it's time for Instagram to offer a full desktop experience.
Facebook-backed Libra cryptocurrency is scaling back its plans
Updates include shifting from an open global financial network to offer both single-currency and multi-currency coins that would be tied to local currencies.
Facebook will alert you if you’ve seen coronavirus misinformation
Facebook announced Thursday it will alert users who have interacted with harmful misinformation related to the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19.
Facebook rolls out Quiet Mode with muted notifications for people taking a break
Facebook has started rolling out Quiet Mode, a feature that mutes notifications and discourages people from using the app within a certain time frame each day.
Digital Trends Live: Play Station 5 controller, Tiger King interview, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech, including the PS5 controller design, an interview with John Finlay of "Tiger King," and more.
You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop
Facebook's Messenger app has long competed with other chat services, its latest desktop version features free video and text chat, as well as Dark Mode.
How to view Instagram Stories on your computer
Stories can give you insightful glimpses into others' lives. Here's how to feed your addiction and view Instagram Stories on your computer through the website.
This Facebook feature can help you help others in pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Facebook has activated its Community Help feature that gives people a way to offer assistance, and ask for it, too.
Facebook’s new Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips, resources
Facebook's Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips on how people may stay connected with their loved ones, while also warning against scammers.
Tech firms donate 10 million face masks stockpiled after California wildfires
Apple and Facebook will donate more than 9.7 million masks to medical workers to combat the coronavirus. The firms stockpiled the maks after the 2019 wildfires.
Facebook usage is soaring due to coronavirus lockdowns
Facebook says it's seeing usage growth on an "unprecedented" scale, driven mainly by people currently in lockdown due to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Facebook’s new, faster desktop design is here. Here’s how to access it
Facebook's desktop redesign is rolling out -- but the update isn't just about looks. The new desktop site is faster and has a dark mode for nighttime scrolling.
Credible coronavirus information will live at the top of Facebook’s newsfeed
Facebook's Coronavirus Information Center sources updates from the World Health Organization and other health authorities to post articles, videos, and advice.
Facebook bug caused valid coronavirus articles to be marked as spam
A Facebook bug temporarily filtered out legitimate articles about the coronavirus, blocking links to news sites and preventing people from sharing the content.
Frank Turner’s coronavirus concert livestream cut short by Facebook
Singer Frank Turner had his livestream show knocked offline by Facebook as he sought to raise funds for his crew after gigs were cancelled due to COVID-19.
U.S. government and big tech want to use location data to fight coronavirus
Facebook, Google, and other tech companies are in talks with the U.S. government to examine compiling location data to follow the spread of the coronavirus.