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Facebook's Zuckerberg wants to get back at Apple over privacy changes: report
In January, during Facebook's earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg referred to Apple as the company's biggest threat at present.
Manchester United star Anthony Martial faces racial abuse on Instagram
Fellow Manchester United players Marcus Rashford and Axel Tuanzebe also faced social media abuse in recent weeks.
Walmart stabbing: Four teenage girls livestream horrific murder of 15-year-old
The suspects, aged 12-14, were seen on social media bragging about killing the victim.
Twitter unveils 'community-driven' effort to fight misinformation
The project comes with Twitter and other social networks under fire for failing to stem manipulation and misinformation about elections, the Covid-19 pandemic and other issues.
Google threatens to block Australians over media law
The legislation was introduced last year to force Google and Facebook to pay local media organisations to host news content or face millions of dollars in fines.
Facebook 'Supreme Court' to judge Trump suspension
Reaction to the Trump ban has ranged from criticism that Facebook should have booted him long ago to outrage over his online voice being muted.
Apple's Cook says Parler could return to App Store with reforms
Apple suspended all downloads of the Parler app following the attack on the US Capitol on January 6.
YouTube joins in and deletes Trump video immediately after posting
YouTube just sentenced Trump with a "strike," which prohibits any new uploads on Donald J. Trump's account.
Biden inauguration: Facebook takes down posts with 'stop the steal' phrase
Continued attempts to organise events against the outcome of the US presidential elections were among the reasons cited for such takedown.
Conservative social network Parler sues Amazon over web shutdown
In its early days, the platform attracted a crowd of ultraconservative and even extreme-right users. But more recently it has signed up many more traditional Republican voices.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit social media: report
Meghan described past trolling of her as "almost unsurvivable."
Conservative site Parler, banned by tech giants, is headed offline
If Parler is unable to find a new hosting partner by 08H00 GMT Monday, when Amazon cuts off its services, the site will be unable to function.
Facebook bans Trump 'indefinitely' for inciting violence
Critics of the online platforms argued they moved too slowly as Wednesday's violence was organized on social media, directing their ire at Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.
Facebook will not require employees to get COVID-19 vaccine before returning to office
Mark Zuckerberg tells Facebook employees that they do not need to get vaccinated before they can return to work in an in-person setting.
Facebook antitrust suits seek to divest Instagram, WhatsApp
Some analysts argued the antitrust cases would have difficulty proving Facebook harmed consumers since its services are largely free.
Facebook to remove false Covid-19 vaccine claims
The company said the criteria of posts it considers eligible for removal will change based on "guidance from public health authorities as they learn more."
Facebook warning: Selling of pets is illegal on the platform
Facebook reiterated its guidelines stating that selling of animals between private individuals is strictly prohibited
US won't enforce TikTok ban following court ruling: report
The Trump administration has been seeking to transfer ownership of TikTok to an American business to allay security concerns, but no deal has been finalized.
WhatsApp takes on Google, Alibaba in India's phone payment battle
Zuckerberg hailed India's Unified Payments Interface which is used in the country to manage payment apps, with more than 140 Indian banks part of the network.
US Election: Facebook removes pro-Trump 'Stop The Steal' election group
A Facebook spokesperson said the goal was "reducing the chance for confusion or abuse" and that the ban will likely last about a week.
Social media on high alert, Trump post flagged as US votes tallied
Twitter covered the Trump tweet with a notice that it contained information that was potentially misleading.
Glitches, loopholes dent Facebook election misinformation efforts
Facebook acknowledged on Monday that some banned ads were resurfacing, and began taking down the messages after a report.
Gucci ripped tights worth £146 selling like hotcakes
Photos on the site showed models wearing stretch mesh tights that netizens say seemed to have been clawed by a cat
Trump vs Biden: Facebook chief Zuckerberg braces for civil unrest
California-based Facebook has tightened its rules on political advertising ahead of the 2020 election.
Facebook quarterly profit jumps despite ad boycott
President Donald Trump has threatened new regulatory measures which could impact the business models of platforms.
Solid Big Tech earnings expected despite politics
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter and Google-parent Alphabet are all slated to disclose how their businesses faired in the third quarter of this year.
Driver crashes and kills three after live streaming while drinking behind the wheel
The man has been charged with three counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault with a vehicle.
US Senators to quiz Big Tech CEOs on legal protections Wednesday
The Senate Commerce Committee hearing Wednesday will give lawmakers a chance to confront social media's top executives a week before the election.
Facebook content moderators call for better treatment
The Facebook content moderators described stressful hours spent focused on hateful, disturbing posts with little regard for feedback or their well-being.
Big week for Big Tech as earnings, hearings loom
Earnings reports are due this week from Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and Google-parent Alphabet.