Social media giants to face same EU hateful content rules as broadcasters
For the first time.
Jul 3 2020 1:02PM
Top German court reimposes data curbs on Facebook
Could set a wider precedent.
Jun 24 2020 6:33AM
Google's US ad revenue to take a hit due to pandemic
According to eMarketer numbers.
Jun 23 2020 9:55AM
US says no to direct Chinese cable connection to Hong Kong
National security concerns raised.
Jun 19 2020 12:29PM
Europe threatens digital taxes without global deal
After the US quits talks.
Jun 19 2020 12:20PM
US Justice Department proposes rolling big tech's protections
Following through on Presidential threats.
Jun 18 2020 10:58AM
Facebook's Giphy deal draws UK competition watchdog's attention
Giphy tries to quell concerns.
Jun 15 2020 11:39AM
Facebook's Zuckerberg faces employee backlash
Over Trump protest comments.
Jun 2 2020 12:17PM
Facebook's Zuckerberg says government censoring social media not the 'right reflex'
Ironic turn of events for govt worried about censorship.
May 28 2020 12:30PM
Facebook embraces remote work beyond Silicon Valley
Half of staff could be out of office within five years.
May 22 2020 12:50PM
Facebook to launch new shopping feature across apps
Reveals 'Shops' for businesses to display and sell products.
May 20 2020 12:33PM
Facebook buys GIF website Giphy to integrate with Instagram
Popular website for making and sharing animated images.
May 18 2020 12:47AM
Facebook reports spike in takedowns of hate speech, terrorism
Former CIA analyst questions speed, efficacy of takedowns.
May 13 2020 1:24PM
Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC legal chief Stuart Levey as CEO
After Mastercard, Visa and PayPal ditch the project.
May 7 2020 12:49PM
Facebook names first members of oversight board that can overrule Zuckerberg
Will include a former PM, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and constitutional law experts.
May 7 2020 6:49AM
Facebook says it dismantles disinformation network tied to Iran's state media
Hundreds of fake social media accounts covertly spread pro-Iranian messaging.
May 6 2020 1:47PM
Facebook enters the videoconferencing fray with Messenger Rooms
First steps toward planned integration of messaging products across its apps.
Apr 27 2020 6:39AM
NSO ran US-based attack servers: Facebook
Hundreds hacked via QuadraNet and AWS.
Apr 26 2020 4:50PM
Facebook gets rid of 'pseudoscience' ad-targeting
Social media giant culls category to curb COVID-19 misinformation.
Apr 24 2020 1:44PM
Tech titans dominate US stock market after surge
Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook account for more than 20 percent of market cap of S&P 500.
Apr 22 2020 6:41AM
