June 30, 2019 Facebook cryptocurrency, life-saving smartphones and more: Tech Q&A Please help me solve a debate. I say my smart TV can get bit by malware and viruses. My buddy says I am a dope. Who’s right? A six-pack is riding on your answer!
June 27, 2019 Zuckerberg admits Facebook made an 'execution mistake' in its handling of doctored Pelosi video Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that the social network made an “execution mistake” in its handling of a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that went viral on the platform.
June 24, 2019 'No evidence' of Russian interference in Brexit, Facebook exec says A top Facebook executive has said there's no evidence that Russia influenced the Brexit referendum result, prompting a backlash from some British lawmakers and critics of the tech giant.
June 24, 2019 Big Tech will be forced to disclose your data's value under Senate bill New bipartisan legislation in the Senate would force Big Tech companies to disclose the value of their users' data.
June 24, 2019 Facebook moderator dies after viewing horrific videos, others share disturbing incidents: report A dozen current and former Facebook moderators described a filth-ridden, emotionally disturbing, high-stress work environment, often leaving them with post-traumatic stress disorder and related conditions.
June 22, 2019 ‘Facebook fugitive,’ inspiration for country song, honors deal to surrender after 15,000 likes: reports A fugitive in Connecticut who had agreed to surrender if his “wanted” post on Facebook collected 15,000 likes has kept his word, according to reports.
June 19, 2019 Nearly 2 dozen St. Louis officers flagged over alleged 'racially charged social media posts' The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office placed nearly two dozen city police officers on an exclusion list Tuesday after learning about recently revealed “racially-charged social media posts of current and retired city police.”
June 19, 2019 GOP Sen. Josh Hawley takes aim at Big Tech's legal protection with new bill Sen. Josh Hawley has announced legislation that would remove tech titans’ protection from liability for third-party content on their platforms.
June 18, 2019 Bitcoin fans spy opportunity in Facebook Libra launch Bitcoin’s backers are adamant that Facebook Inc.’s FB 4.24% coming digital currency, Libra, won’t spell the demise of other cryptocurrencies. To the contrary, many believe the launch of Libra spells opportunity.
June 17, 2019 Pakistani politician dons Facebook 'cat' filter during press conference An official livestream in Pakistan was cut short on Friday after a paw-lition was spotted donning kitty ears as part of Facebook's "cat filter."
