Graduations are canceled, so Facebook is hosting one for all U.S. students
Facebook is hosting a star-studded online commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 as schools across the U.S. remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Trends Live: Fandango buys Vudu, Sonos streams music, and more
On this Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech stories, including Facebook banning events that violate social distancing, an Amazon walkout, and more.
Facebook map shows you where people are reporting coronavirus symptoms
Facebook posted an interactive map which tracks how many people say they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, by U.S. county
Facebook to take on Twitch and YouTube with a stand-alone gaming app
Facebook Gaming is ramping up its efforts with a new, stand-alone Android and iOS app that will let users easily discover, stream, and watch live gameplay.
Facebook cancels all large, in-person events through June 2021
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will cancel all of its large events through June 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook fights misinformation, TikTok’s parental controls
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top trending tech topics, including Facebook’s updates to fight misinformation, and TikTok's parental controls.
It’s time for Instagram to fully embrace the desktop
Instagram now allows users to send direct messages from their desktop. But why stop there? We say it's time for Instagram to offer a full desktop experience.
Facebook-backed Libra cryptocurrency is scaling back its plans
Updates include shifting from an open global financial network to offer both single-currency and multi-currency coins that would be tied to local currencies.
Facebook will alert you if you’ve seen coronavirus misinformation
Facebook announced Thursday it will alert users who have interacted with harmful misinformation related to the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19.
Facebook rolls out Quiet Mode with muted notifications for people taking a break
Facebook has started rolling out Quiet Mode, a feature that mutes notifications and discourages people from using the app within a certain time frame each day.
Digital Trends Live: Play Station 5 controller, Tiger King interview, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech, including the PS5 controller design, an interview with John Finlay of "Tiger King," and more.
You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop
Facebook's Messenger app has long competed with other chat services, its latest desktop version features free video and text chat, as well as Dark Mode.
How to view Instagram Stories on your computer
Stories can give you insightful glimpses into others' lives. Here's how to feed your addiction and view Instagram Stories on your computer through the website.
This Facebook feature can help you help others in pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Facebook has activated its Community Help feature that gives people a way to offer assistance, and ask for it, too.
Facebook’s new Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips, resources
Facebook's Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips on how people may stay connected with their loved ones, while also warning against scammers.
Tech firms donate 10 million face masks stockpiled after California wildfires
Apple and Facebook will donate more than 9.7 million masks to medical workers to combat the coronavirus. The firms stockpiled the maks after the 2019 wildfires.
Facebook usage is soaring due to coronavirus lockdowns
Facebook says it's seeing usage growth on an "unprecedented" scale, driven mainly by people currently in lockdown due to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Facebook’s new, faster desktop design is here. Here’s how to access it
Facebook's desktop redesign is rolling out -- but the update isn't just about looks. The new desktop site is faster and has a dark mode for nighttime scrolling.
Credible coronavirus information will live at the top of Facebook’s newsfeed
Facebook's Coronavirus Information Center sources updates from the World Health Organization and other health authorities to post articles, videos, and advice.
Facebook bug caused valid coronavirus articles to be marked as spam
A Facebook bug temporarily filtered out legitimate articles about the coronavirus, blocking links to news sites and preventing people from sharing the content.
Frank Turner’s coronavirus concert livestream cut short by Facebook
Singer Frank Turner had his livestream show knocked offline by Facebook as he sought to raise funds for his crew after gigs were cancelled due to COVID-19.
U.S. government and big tech want to use location data to fight coronavirus
Facebook, Google, and other tech companies are in talks with the U.S. government to examine compiling location data to follow the spread of the coronavirus.
Facebook gives employees $1,000 each to help them deal with coronavirus crisis
Facebook announced it would give each of its 45,000 full-time workers a $1,000 bonus amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, with further bonuses to come later.
Big Tech to discuss coronavirus action at White House meeting
Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Twitter will address ways the government can work with the tech industry to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Facebook sued by Australian privacy regulator over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook is facing yet more legal issues as the Australian Information Commissioner is bringing a Federal Court lawsuit against the social media giant.
Digital Trends Live: Coronavirus cancellations, TCL concept phones, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including more coronavirus fallout and Facebook removes Trump reelection ads.
Coronavirus: Facebook to close Seattle office after worker tests positive
The 5,000 workers at Facebook’s Seattle office have been advised to work from home until March 31, after a contract worker tested positive for the coronavirus.Â
Messenger is twice as fast with major overhaul — but some features are missing
Facebook has entirely redesigned Messenger on iOS so that the app takes up a quarter of the space it used toand is ready for Facebook's privacy-focused future.
Facebook 3D Photos no longer requires Portrait mode on dual-camera phones
Facebook's 3D Photos no longer requires the Portrait mode of dual-camera smartphones, as the feature now uses artificial intelligence to create the 3D images.
Facebook cancels F8 developer conference amid coronavirus fears
The Facebook F8 developer conference usually takes place in late April, but has now been canceled due to fears surrounding the spread of coronavirus.
Many private WhatsApp group chat links are searchable on Google
According to a new report, links to supposedly private WhatsApp group chats can be easily searched on Google, if users post links to those chats on the web.
Digital Trends Live: Twitter fact checks, Whitney’s hologram, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the biggest tech topics, including Twitter’s fact-check feature, Whitney Houston’s hologram tour, and more.
Facebook will pay users $5 for their voice memo to improve speech detection
Following a controversy last year where the social media company listened in on voice memos sent via its Messenger App, it is now asking to pay for them.
Facebook, Amazon, Google teaming up with WHO to stop coronavirus misinformation
Facebook, Amazon, and Google were among the tech companies in a meeting with the WHO that focused on stopping the spread of misinformation on the coronavirus.
More than Bloomberg: Facebook OKs influencers working with political campaigns
Following Michael Bloomberg's sponsored meme drop on Instagram, the social media giant is issuing new guidelines for creators working with political campaigns.
Instagram may soon bring back the reverse-chronological feed
Instagram may bring back the old reverse-chronological feed. It's experimenting with a new Latest Posts tab, but that's in the testing phase and far from public release.
Facebook’s latest experimental app lets you document your hobbies
Facebook has released a new, experimental app called Hobbi, which allows users to document and keep tabs on the progress of their favorite hobbies and projects.
Digital Trends Live: MWC cancellation, fact-checking Facebook, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including the cancellation of the MWC, Reuters fact-checks Facebook, and more.