Twitter user numbers fall but profits flying high
Donald Trump's favourite social media saw revenue grow to $758 million, up 29 percent.
Did Tim Cook just slam Facebook and Google? Apple CEO warns data being 'weaponised'
Cook's speech at international conference on data privacy appeared to one-up his tech rivals and show off his company's credentials in data privacy.
Google takes on alleged Iranian influence campaign
On Tuesday, Facebook revealed it had removed 652 suspicious pages, groups and accounts linked to Russia and Iran.
Facebook takes down 652 accounts linked to Russia, Iran
Shortly after Facebook's announcement, Twitter revealed it had also suspended 284 accounts for "coordinated manipulation," many of them apparently originating from Iran.
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A software bug in Facebook led some users to post publicly by default regardless of their previous privacy settings.
Why the EU should dismantle Facebook
Facebook could soon hold more data on its users than any government.
Cambridge Analytica boss accused of siphoning off millions as company faced collapse
The Financial Times reported that Alexander Nix banked $8m for "unbooked services".
Mark Zuckerberg Live: Facebook tycoon agrees to webcast of European Parliament testimony
Mark Zuckerberg will face a public grilling over Cambridge Analytica data scandal at the European Parliament.
Ireland: Facebook bans foreign ads as US anti-abortionists plot to influence referendum
Facebook has vowed to improve its transparency after revelations that political consultancy Cambridge Analytica harvested users' data.
Love it or not, Facebook launches dating service
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new dating feature is "not just for hookups" but to build "meaningful, long-term relationships."
Facebook advertisers shrug off its privacy scandal
Facebook is the second largest digital publisher in the world, behind Google. It reportedly raked in $39.94 billion in 2017 from advertising.
Ex-Cambridge Analytica CEO lied, says academic
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UK's most popular financial expert taking Facebook to UK court over fake ads
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Regulation 'inevitable' for social media firms
The comments from the Facebook CEO came Wednesday, the second day of his two-day congressional testimony.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg apologizes for privacy failures
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, appeared before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday for questioning by lawmakers.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak protests Facebook by shutting down account
Social media giant struggles to cope with the worst privacy crisis in its history.
How one Instagram model spiralled into debt on the search for 'the perfect gram'
The need to wear the newest clothes and constantly travel has left Instagrammer Lissette Calveiro in severe debt.
Free sex offer on social media lands 19-year-old bikini-clad blogger in jail for two weeks
A 19-year-old blogger in China has been sentenced to 15 days in jail after inviting anyone reading for free sex at the Hilton Hotel in Sanya.
This child's reaction to trying pizza for the first time is now a viral meme
People are comparing the image to a spiritual awakening.
Republican lawmaker blasted over 'disgusting' comment that armed Jews could've stopped the Holocaust
Jewish groups, gun control advocates and social media users erupted with outrage over Young's "disgusting and reprehensible" remarks.
'Girl, just stop': Melania Trump trolled over her 'ironic' speech on positive social media habits
"Who's gonna tell her?" one Twitter user asked.
Internet driven mad by seemingly unsolvable riddle: do straws have one or two holes?
A seemingly innocuous tweet has sparked a deep, meaningful debate on metaphysics (and donuts).
'Hotter than Emily Ratajkowski': This sassy dog is now an internet celebrity
Alfie the dog has even been likened to Madonna. The video has over 38,000 likes.
'Get a new job': Ivanka Trump blasted for saying it is 'inappropriate' to ask her about dad's accusers
"As soon as she's hit with a difficult question, suddenly she's a daughter," the Washington Post's Jenna Johnson tweeted.
Trump says he would 'run in' to stop school shooting without a gun and Twitter can't stop laughing
"I would pay to see Trump run," one person tweeted.
'Holy hell': Trump wants his personal pilot to head the FAA and Twitter is absolutely furious
Twitter immediately blasted President Donald Trump and his administration with accusations of "blatant nepotism".
'TF is she doing here?' Ivanka Trump mercilessly roasted for attending Olympics closing ceremony
"You don't represent us," one Twitter user asserted.
Inmyeonjo: Internet goes bonkers over giant human-faced bird's return to Olympics closing ceremony
"HE'S JUST SO CHARMING," one Twitter user wrote.
'Legend': Twitter reacts to the pink tutu-wearing streaker who crashed the Winter Olympics
The man snuck onto to the ice shortly after the speed skating event and quickly disrobed to reveal the words "Peace + Love" scrawled across his chest.
'Too damn funny': Did Trump accidentally throw shade at Mike Pence in tweet praising Ivanka?
"Lol. Suck it, Mike Pence," one Twitter user wrote tauntingly.
'WTF is wrong with you?' Facebook sparks fierce outrage after demoing VR shooting game at CPAC
"I've been waiting for one last straw before closing my Facebook account," one person tweeted. "This VR Shooting Game at CPAC is it."
One tweet from Kylie Jenner just cost Snapchat more than $1 billion
A single tweet from Kylie Jenner has managed to severely dent investor confidence in Snapchat. In just one night, the company's value dropped by $1.3 billion.
Exposed: Britain's worst Twitter troll who abused celebrities including Katie Price and Gary Barlow
A Twitter troll is begging for forgiveness after he was exposed as a 28-year-old father of two in Scunthorpe.
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