Talkspace bails on Facebook deal, CEO cites ‘violence, racism, and lies’
Feeling empowered to walk away when things go bad is key to all healthy relationships. On Monday, the CEO of the online therapy app Talkspace provided a perfect example of…
‘Silence is complicity’: Facebook workers speak out after Zuckerberg refuses to take action against Trump
As protests rage across the U.S., some Facebook workers are speaking out against their own employer. On Sunday, Jason Toff, a director of product management at Facebook, voiced his disapproval…
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook didn’t block Trump’s Minnesota post
The Facebook founder faced criticism this week over the president’s posts
Trump’s executive order could be a disaster for thwarting misinformation
This is the worst possible time to push tech companies away from fact-checking
$51 million in bushfire donations reveals a big problem with viral Facebook fundraisers
As Australia’s unprecedented bushfires destroyed over 31 million acres in early 2020, a Facebook fundraiser launched by comedian Celeste Barber went viral. Initially aimed at supporting rural New South Wales…
The real goal of Trump’s executive order: Pressure Twitter and Facebook to let him do whatever he wants
Let’s get one thing straight: conservatives are not censored on social media. In fact, they’re thriving. Regardless, President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Thursday aimed at…
Why Trump is threatening to ‘close’ social media platforms
Don’t do it, Mark Zuckerberg. Same to you, Jack Dorsey. Don’t take Donald Trump’s bait. On Wednesday morning, in response to being fact-checked by Twitter over (false) claims that mail-in…
Lost recipes resurface on Facebook, and now we’re eating like crazy
Internet of Yum digs into all the things that make us drool while we’re checking our feeds. “Have you joined the Baba Nyonya group?” Mum stands over a four-litre pot…
Grandma ordered to delete Facebook photos of grandkids or face fine
Getting mad at your parents for posting photos of your kids seems reasonable. But not many people sue their mom and dad over it. A woman in the Netherlands did…
Facebook Messenger Rooms review: The least irritating way to video chat with friends
Easy to create rooms • Invite up to 50 people per room • Free to use • No time limit on rooms Privacy concerns Messenger Rooms allows you to bypass…