Latest about Facebook
Facebook will now stop following you around the web (sort of)
By Cat Ellis published
A new privacy setting is rolling out that will stop third parties sharing your browsing activity, but there's a catch.
Facebook contractors have been eavesdropping on your voice messages
By Cat Ellis published
But the company pulled the plug when Apple, Amazon and Google came under fire for transcribing users' voices.
Facebook is getting a dark mode makeover for mobile
By Cat Ellis published
The app will soon let you pick a color scheme that's easier on the eyes than the default dazzling white.
Facebook won't let you sell your granddad's whiskey collection
By Cat Ellis published
You can no longer sell alcohol on either Facebook or Instagram, or even give it away for free.
Google is building a new social network
By Cat Ellis published
Rather than being a direct competitor to Facebook, Shoelace will be focused around events.
Facebook now provides more info about targeted ads – and tools so you can opt out
By Harry Domanski published
The social media giant has updated its transparency tools to show which companies own your data and who they sell it to.
Facebook might soon let you turn off those nagging red notification dots
By Cat Ellis published
Deactivating the red flags over the Groups and Marketplace tabs would make the app less attention-hungry.
Social media bots no longer need to hide to be effective, says Facebook
By Henry St Leger published
Facebook's head of cybersecurity says that just suspicion about online accounts is enough to destabilize online debate.
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