You can now hide like counts on Instagram
You’re now in control over like counts on Instagram. The platform was updated on Wednesday to give users more control over who sees the number of likes and views on…
A.I. doesn’t usually forget anything, but Facebook’s new system does. Here’s why
Most A.I. systems are designed to remember absolutely everything they learn. But that’s not always ideal, so Facebook decided to build one that forgets
Facebook-backed Diem is moving its stablecoin project to the U.S.
First there was Libra, Facebook’s ambitious project to create a Swiss-based, global digital currency. Then Libra was no more; following massive regulatory pressure, the project’s scope was narrowed and the…
How to find a buyer or seller’s Facebook profile on Marketplace
Despite countless reasons to leave Facebook, there’s one feature that keeps me on the site: Facebook Marketplace, a section where you can buy and sell items such as furniture, cars,…
Facebook’s Oversight Board upholds Trump’s suspension
Trump will remain suspended on Facebook. Facebook’s Oversight Board, the independent body that reviews content moderation decisions made by the social media company, announced its long-awaited decision today in a…
Facebook’s Oversight Board decision about Trump is the worst case scenario for Mark Zuckerberg
At first glance, today’s decision by Facebook’s Oversight Board to uphold the suspension of former President Donald Trump seems like just the kind of backup Mark Zuckerberg was looking for…
Will Trump be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram? We’ll know Wednesday.
The long-awaited decision on whether Donald Trump will be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram is coming soon. In fact, we’ll know this Wednesday morning, May 5, at 9 a.m.…
Facebook’s ‘help keep us free’ plea highlights the true cost of social media. Again.
It’s not a terribly revolutionary or surprising thing to say at this point, but the user is the product for social media companies. That makes increased online privacy a scary…
Facebook will now let you export posts directly to Google Docs and WordPress
Ever wish you could easily export all your Facebook posts and notes onto a completely different platform? Well, now you can! On Monday, Facebook announced a few new data portability…
Facebook will reportedly reveal its Clubhouse competitor on Monday
Facebook is ready to introduce its answer to Clubhouse and other audio-only social media products such as podcasts. And it’s reportedly happening on Monday, April 19. The range of so-called…