Should you delete TikTok? Only if you’re also going to delete Facebook
Despite security concerns about TikTok, experts say that TikTok's privacy policies are no more or less invasive when compared with other social media apps.
Facebook may suspend all political ads before 2020 election
The social media company is reportedly considering suspending all political advertising ahead of the presidential election this fall, according to Bloomberg.
Facebook crashes, Ninja leaves TikTok, robot chemists | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech stories of the day, including Facebook causing iOS crashes, the new Google Nest speaker, and more.
Facebook A.I. could fix one of the most annoying problems in video chat apps
Facebook has developed a new, cutting-edge artificial intelligence that’s able to distinguish up to five voices speaking simultaneously.
Facebook audit finds it’s not doing enough to protect civil rights
An independent audit of Facebook's policies and practices has concluded the company needs to do more to prevent election interference and value civil rights.
WhatsApp will halt processing of Hong Kong police requests for user data
China's controversial National Security Law, which has raised the hackles of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, seems to also have given WhatsApp pause.
Facebook ad boycotts, Galaxy Note 20, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including new leaked images of the Galaxy Note 20, Apple reclosing additional stores, and more.
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google will testify before Congress in July
Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook are expected to appear before Congress in late July for an antitrust hearing -- an event that's been long in the making.
Facebook feels the pressure, Spotify Duo tier, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we break down the top stories in tech, including Zuckerberg feeling the pressure, Uber's expanded mask policy, and more.
Facebook study shows how social media may influence our vacation behavior
Facebook scientists want to know more about what vacation snaps could reveal about travel behavior and the world’s most popular locations.
Social media giants finally treat Trump like the rest of us
Twitter’s move to flag President Trump's tweets may have given Big Tech the cover it needed to do what they want to do. Is tech finally taking Trump seriously?
Microsoft suspends advertising on Facebook, Instagram
Microsoft is said to have suspended advertising on Facebook and Instagram in the U.S. sin May, with the pause expanded globally and extending through August.
Facebook starts rolling out Dark Mode feature to iOS devices
Facebook has started rolling out the highly requested Dark Mode to the social network's iOS app. However, it is currently only available for a handful of users.
Coca Cola gives up on social media advertising entirely
Coca Cola said Friday it will take all of its advertising off of social media completely for the next 30 days, saying it will take this time to reassess.
Facebook will label controversial content, ban hate speech in ads after boycott
Mark Zuckerberg said that there are several changes coming to Facebook ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections, including banning hate speech in paid advertisments.
Verizon pulls ads from Facebook and Instagram amid growing boycott
Verizon said it would join a growing campaign of advertisers to boycott Facebook until the social media platform "create an acceptable solution."
A Facebook advertiser boycott is gaining traction
A handful of advertisers are planning to pull ads off of Facebook after the social media platform failed to censor harmful rhetoric used by President Trump.
Microsoft is shuttering Mixer as it partners with Facebook Gaming
Microsoft announced plans to shutter Mixer in favor of Facebook Gaming. The company said Facebook Gaming will "make it easy" for anyone to join from Mixer.
Facebook takes down Trump campaign ads for using Nazi symbol
Trump campaign ads on Facebook reportedly used a Nazi symbol. Facebook ended up removing the ads featuring the inverted red triangle for violating its policies.
Digital Trends Live: WWDC preview, DeepFaceDrawing, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech stories of the day, including Facebook’s setting to turn off political ads, DeepFaceDrawing, and more.
Facebook will now let users turn off political ads
Facebook will let users turn off political ads, and launched a new information hub for the 2020 election that will offer users resources about voting.
Biden takes aim at Facebook’s moderation policies
The campaign for Democrat Joe Biden will release a petition to its millions of supporters urging them to sign a petition aimed at Facebook's content policies.
Zuckerberg says Facebook will review content policies after employee outrage
In a post on Facebook, founder Mark Zuckerberg said the social media network plans to review its content policies and products following a tumultuous week.
Zuckerberg stands by Facebook’s policies as employees revolt, quit
At an internal virtual town hall, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision not to moderate President Donald Trump’s recent controversial messages.
Sen. Ron Wyden: Trump wants to force Twitter to ‘play host to his lying’
Sen. Ron Wyden sees Trump's order as an attempt to recast Section 230 as a troublesome loophole, rather than the pillar of online freedom that it has become.
Digital Trends Live: Tech diversity, SpaceX success, Android 11 postponed
On Monday's Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech news, including Facebook employees’ criticism of the platform, Google postpones Android 11, and more.
Facebook employees are rebelling against Zuckerberg’s inaction over Trump
Facebook employees typically shy away from criticizing the company publicly, but this week tensions around the site's responsibilities reached boiling point.
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook didn’t block Trump’s Minnesota post
Zuckerberg addressed Facebook's response to Trump's posts where he wrote regarding the Minneapolis protests, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
What is Section 230? Inside the legislation protecting social media
President Donald Trump continues his efforts to repeal Section 230, a law that protects social media platforms from being liable if a user posts something illegal or controversial. Here's what you need to know
Zuckerberg: Facebook wouldn’t have fact-checked Trump
Amid President Donald Trump's feud with Twitter over fact-checking messages on his tweets, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has weighed in — on Trump's side.
Whistleblowers say Facebook hasn’t addressed illegal drug sales on platform
Whistleblowers say there is evidence of drug-related crimes on Facebook, such as illegal drugs posted for sale on the platform and bought using Facebook Pay.
Facebook rebrands its cryptocurrency wallet as Novi
Previously called Calibra, Facebook's Novi digital wallet will let you send and hold digital currencies, including Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook opens Shops, Josh Radnor, robot sheepdogs
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top technology stories, including Microsoft's team-up with OpenAI, Facebook's new Shops, robot sheepdogs, and more.
Zuckerberg reveals true scale of battle against misinformation
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social network has been making extra efforts to battle misinformation on the site linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook workers will return to a very different kind of office
Facebook employees have been working from home since March because of the coronavirus pandemic, but when they return in July, they can expect a lot of changes.
Facebook buys popular GIF platform Giphy for $400 million
Facebook has bought popular GIF platform Giphy for a reported $400 million. The social media company will integrate the platform into Instagram's features.
Facebook’s Messenger Rooms goes global to take on Zoom
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg describes the new video-chat feature for groups as much more serendipitous and fun than similar services -- like Zoom.
Facebook redesign goes live for everyone, adds Dark Mode
The new Facebook.com update rolls out dark mode to the desktop version of the social network, while improving navigation and making it easier to create Groups.