Facebook Launches New Ads To Convince You That Tracking Is A Good Thing

It’s no surprise that Facebook isn’t thrilled with the various privacy changes that Apple has implemented and plans to implement. So much so that the company has since published a video ad in which they seem to want to try and convince the public that tracking users and their activity for personalized ads is actually a good thing.According to Facebook, they have cited a few small business owners who have […]

Facebook Just Banned Australians From Sharing And Viewing News On Its Platform

Australia is currently trying to pass a law in which it would make it so that websites like Facebook and Google would have to pay news publishers in order to use their posts on their platforms. Unfortunately for Australians, it seems that Facebook isn’t interested in doing that and the company has since banned users in Australia from viewing or sharing news on its platform.According to Facebook, they say that […]

Mark Zuckerberg Told Facebook To ‘Inflict Pain’ On Apple

Apple and Facebook don’t exactly have the best relationship at the moment. Facebook, over the years, has come under fire for its data collection practices. Apple, on the other hand, has been doing everything they can to protect its users’ privacy, which is pretty much at odds with Facebook.So much so that both CEOs have had not-so-nice things to say about each other’s companies. However, a report from The Wall […]

Facebook Is Reportedly Developing Its Own Smartwatch

When it comes to hardware, Facebook has admittedly fallen short many times. The company has tried to make its own smartphone in the past but that didn’t really pan out, and the company also tried to make its own smart display, which we imagine would have been welcome but given the company’s privacy issues, it’s not surprising that some people were wary about it.However, it seems that Facebook wants to […]

Microsoft Thinks The US Government Should Make Big Tech Companies Pay For News

It’s a bit of a chicken and egg situation right now when it comes to news publishers and platforms like Google and Facebook. One could argue that without Google or Facebook, publishers might have less reach than they would today. Another argument is that without these articles, Google or Facebook would have less content that would make their services so invaluable.The latter argument is one that some governments, like the […]

Facebook Could Be Developing Its Own Clubhouse Alternative

There is a new social media platform in town and it’s called Clubhouse. We’re sure that many of you have heard about it and it’s starting to gain quite a bit of traction. So much so that a report from the New York Times has revealed that Facebook could be looking to nip the competition in the bud early by building its own alternative.For those who might have heard about […]

You Can Now Chat With Friends In VR Using Facebook Messenger

Virtual reality is a fun piece of technology. It immerses people into virtual worlds which is great for gaming. We’ve also seen how it can be therapeutic, and now if you happen to own an Oculus VR headset, it seems that Facebook has finally integrated its Messenger service into the platform.This means that if you’ve ever wanted to hold a conversation in VR with your friends, you’ll be able to […]

Facebook Thinks They Can Convince iOS Users To Let Themselves Be Tracked

Apple is expected to roll out its app tracking transparency feature this coming spring. For those unfamiliar, this is a feature that will prompt users when an app tries to track them and asks if they will allow it to happen. While tracking has been around for a while, this new feature basically gives users the option to opt out of it if they feel uncomfortable.Now it seems that Facebook […]

Facebook Could Be Developing A Newsletter Tool For Indie Writers

If you’re a small-time journalist or an indie writer that’s trying to gain an audience, manage subscriptions, and keeping in touch with your fans and followers, Facebook could have something in the works for you. A report from The New York Times has indicated that the company could be developing a newsletter feature aimed at such writers.The concepts of newsletters aren’t new, but since the pandemic began in 2020, many […]

Facebook Wants To Sue Apple Over iOS 14’s Privacy Features

As some of you might be aware, Apple is expected to introduce a new feature in a future update of iOS 14 that will allow users to opt out of tracking in apps. This means that users will be prompted and given a choice as to whether or not they want to allow apps to track them across other apps and websites.Obviously this will be damaging to companies like Facebook […]

Facebook Users’ Phone Numbers Are Being Sold Through A Telegram Bot

If you ever associated your phone number with your Facebook account in the past couple of years, then you might want to take note that there is a chance your phone number could be shopped around online. This is according to a report from Motherboard in which they are reporting that a Telegram bot is selling access to a database containing these phone numbers.Speaking to Motherboard, security researcher Alon Gal […]

WhatsApp Phone Numbers Can Be Found On Google

WhatsApp’s latest proposed privacy policy changes have been met with a lot of backlash since it seems like the company will be handing over even more of your data to Facebook. Unfortunately, it looks like WhatsApp might have another privacy issue on their hands, where it appears that WhatsApp phone numbers can be searched on Google.This is according to a series of tweets by security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia who discovered […]

WhatsApp Has Delayed Its Privacy Policy Change

Earlier this month, it was reported that WhatsApp would be implementing a new privacy policy that would essentially allow them to share data with Facebook. This has led to a lot of confusion as many were unaware of what exactly WhatsApp would be sharing, and many assumed the worst, which led to WhatsApp publishing an FAQ.However, it seems that the FAQ might not have been enough as users appear to […]

WhatsApp Publishes FAQ On Its Data Sharing With Facebook

As many of you might have heard by now, WhatsApp is expected to begin sharing data with Facebook starting next month. Prior to this, WhatsApp had given users the option to opt out, but now it seems like it’s either you agree to WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, or you find yourself another app to use.That being said, given the legalese behind the privacy policy, some might not fully understand what’s […]

Signal Messaging App Sees Boost In Signups Following Changes To WhatsApp’s Policy

As many of you might have heard by now, WhatsApp has made some changes to its privacy policy where it basically says that your data will be shared with Facebook. The company did previously allow users to opt out of the data-sharing a while ago, but now it looks like it’s either you share your data or you stop using the app.Some of you might feel a bit uncomfortable sharing […]

WhatsApp Will Soon Begin Sharing Data With Facebook

Given the number of users on WhatsApp, it is no doubt a treasure trove of information for companies like Facebook that thrive on user information to help sell personalized ads. For those worried about WhatsApp sharing data with Facebook, it looks like your nightmare is about to come true.According to a report from XDA Developers, they have spotted changes to WhatsApp’s privacy policy in which it basically says that sharing […]

Even Facebook’s Employees Don’t Believe The Company’s Attack On Apple Is Justified

Facebook had recently taken out on ad on Apple in which they criticized an upcoming feature in iOS that would give users the option of preventing apps from tracking them across other apps and websites. The company claims that this could affect small businesses who might rely on targeted ads to bring attention to their business and products.However, it seems that despite Facebook’s attack on Apple, not all of Facebook’s […]

The New Instagram Lite App Only Comes In At 2MB

Not all countries around the world have access to fast and stable internet, this is why some companies have developed “lite” versions of their apps that have a smaller footprint to appeal to users living in such regions. Now it looks like Instagram is back with its new “lite” app that weighs in at an impressive 2MB.If you’re wondering why this sounds familiar, it is because it was earlier this […]

Facebook Messenger, Instagram Functionality Limited In Europe

If you live in Europe and you use Facebook messaging and social media platforms like Messenger or Instagram, you might have noticed that you are seeing a message about how those apps are now having some limited functionality. If you do, you’re not alone because it seems that this is applied to all users in Europe.This doesn’t have to do with any technical issues, but rather it seems to have […]

Apple Responds To Facebook’s Ad, Says They’re Standing Up For Their Users

As some of you might have heard, come 2021 Apple is expected to introduce some new privacy features that will prevent iOS users from being tracked across the web. This is a good thing, but it’s also a bad thing for advertisers who use these types of personal identifiable information to create targeted ads.Facebook, who relies heavily on ads for revenue, recently took out a full page newspaper ad in […]

Facebook Takes Out Ad On Apple Criticizing Their Privacy Changes

One of the things that Apple loves to boast about would be their stance on privacy, where they claim to respect the privacy of their customers and would never sell their data. The company has also introduced changes to its products and software where they make it harder for advertisers to track users.This seems to have drawn the ire of Facebook who has since taken out a full page ad […]

This Is How Much Information Facebook Is Collecting On You

It is no secret that Facebook collects a lot of information about us, but exactly how much information are they collecting? Apple has recently introduced a new requirement for apps on its App Store, where they now have to include privacy labels to show what kind of permissions and data an app collects from users.In a tweet by iOS developer Noah Evans, he showed exactly how much information and permissions […]

The FTC Wants To Break Up Facebook, WhatsApp, And Instagram

It is no secret that Facebook is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, social media platform at the moment. Facebook plays home to a billion users, and it also owns other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. Now it seems that the FTC is feeling that maybe Facebook has too much of a monopoly on social media, and wants to break them up.Together with 46 other states, the […]

Facebook Is Deleting Pictures, Videos Uploaded From The PS4

If you thought that maybe keeping your photos and videos on Facebook might be a good way to preserve them and act as a backup, you might want to rethink that. This is because according to multiple user reports, it seems that Facebook has started to delete pictures and videos uploaded to its platform via the PS4.For those unfamiliar, in the past Facebook and the PS4 were integrated with each […]

Facebook Messenger And Instagram Get Disappearing Messages

It used to be that messages you sent were pretty much permanent, but the trend we’re seeing in the past few years are messages that can be unsent or sent temporarily before they self-destruct. For those who use Instagram or Facebook Messenger, you’ll be pleased to learn that those features are now available for you.While unsending messages on Messenger and Instagram aren’t new, Facebook is now introducing the ability for […]

Facebook And Google Will Continue Banning Political Ads For Now

Given the divisive nature of politics, Facebook and Google both stated earlier this year that they would be temporarily banning political ads due to the controversy that some of these ads can create. It was meant to be temporary leading up to the elections, but it seems that both companies have decided that they will be extending it.Both companies have confirmed to the Financial Times (paywall) that they will be […]

Facebook Testing Out Dark Mode For Its Mobile App

Facebook has been steadily rolling out support for dark mode on its apps, but oddly enough, the main Facebook app itself was not part of this support. That could be changing soon because according to a tweet by researcher Jane Manchun Wong, it appears that Facebook is now publicly testing out the feature.It should be noted that not everyone seems to be able to access dark mode on Facebook right […]