Facebook could be working on a project that reads brain waves to communicate thoughts
Facebook could be working on a project that reads brain waves to communicate thoughts
During a Q&A session, Mark Zuckerberg once said: One day, I believe we’ll be able to send full rich thoughts to each other directly using technology. You’ll just be able to think of something
Mark Zuckerberg is going on a road trip
Mark Zuckerberg is going on a road trip
Over 1.78 billion people use Facebook. That, in itself, is a deeply impressive figure. But is there a fundamental disconnect between the people who use Facebook, and the people who run it? Mark Zuckerberg
Germany could fine Facebook €500,000 for each fake news post
Germany could fine Facebook €500,000 for each fake news post
Germany isn’t confident Facebook can self-regulate its fake news problem. After announcing it was partnering with third-party fact-checkers earlier this week, Facebook now faces the possibility of
Facebook reveals an actual plan to stop fake news
Facebook reveals an actual plan to stop fake news
Fake news has become a bigger problem than ever in 2016, and Facebook’s been at the center of it as the platform where most people share stories. But now it’s actually doing something about it.
Facebook adds HD video uploads and tests floating windows on Android
Facebook adds HD video uploads and tests floating windows on Android
Facebook users on Android can finally upload videos in HD resolutions, nearly two years after their iOS counterparts. Android Police spotted the change, which is available in the app’s settings menu,
Facebook tests letting anyone upload Snapchat-like photo frames
Facebook tests letting anyone upload Snapchat-like photo frames
Facebook is taking another page out of Snapchat’s book. As noted by TechCrunch, the company has started testing a feature that would let anyone make photo frames for profile pictures, although the
Step out of your Facebook echo chamber with this simple app
Step out of your Facebook echo chamber with this simple app
Facebook has been getting a bad rep lately for a lot of different things — and rightfully so. There’s the looming fake news problem it can’t seem to fix, and it’s been held accountable for
Facebook now lets users trigger Safety Checks
Facebook now lets users trigger Safety Checks
Facebook’s Safety Check is a powerful tool to help users find out if their loved ones are okay in case they’re in an area struck by a natural disaster or crisis. It’s great, except for the fact
WhatsApp is bringing video call support to Android, iOS and Windows phones
WhatsApp is bringing video call support to Android, iOS and Windows phones
Last month, we reported that a beta build of WhatsApp’s Android app included support for video calling. Today, the company has confirmed that it’s rolling out the feature across Android, iOS and
Prisma’s painting-like video filters now work on Facebook Live
Prisma’s painting-like video filters now work on Facebook Live
Prisma, the filter app that makes pictures and video like trippy paintings, is taking its effects to the next level with live video support. The latest update to Prisma is the natural evolution of
Facebook launches voting guide to help prepare your election day ballot
Facebook launches voting guide to help prepare your election day ballot
Voting day in the US, November 8, will soon be here, and Facebook wants to be really sure you’re going to go out there and exercise your civic duty. The company is introducing a new feature today
Facebook is working on its own Prisma-style art effects app for video
Facebook is working on its own Prisma-style art effects app for video
Prisma made a splash over the past couple of months with its cloud AI-powered effects app for photos and video. But it looks like Facebook is gearing up to beat the company at its own game. In an interview
FYI: Facebook Messenger now supports PayPal transactions
FYI: Facebook Messenger now supports PayPal transactions
Starting today, users will be able to select PayPal for transactions on Messenger. Previously, Messenger only supported payments via debit card. Ironically, Messenger is adding support for PayPal
Facebook Kept Blocking This Cancer-Prevention Ad
Facebook Kept Blocking This Cancer-Prevention Ad
A Swedish charity says Facebook has repeatedly censored materials for its social-media campaign raising awareness about early breast cancer detection, which can save lives. “We want to inform people
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Stands Firmly Behind Trump-Loving Peter Thiel
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Stands Firmly Behind Trump-Loving Peter Thiel
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has come out in support of billionaire tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel, who serves on the board of Facebook, after it emerged he donated $1.25 million to Donald Trump. In
Facebook’s bots are still highlighting fake news in its Trending section
Facebook’s bots are still highlighting fake news in its Trending section
Facebook recently put bots in charge of picking articles for its Trending section – a decision that was met with backlash after it was found that the algorithms had surfaced a fake report about Fox
‘Mommy Died Last Night’: Ohio Father Shares Emotional Video of Son Being Told His Mother Died After Drug Overdose
‘Mommy Died Last Night’: Ohio Father Shares Emotional Video of Son Being Told His Mother Died After Drug Overdose
A heartbreaking video purporting to show the moment an Ohio father told his young son that his mother died from a suspected drug overdose has been viewed millions of times since been posted to Facebook
Facebook Messenger now lets everyone encrypt their conversations, but there’s a catch
Facebook Messenger now lets everyone encrypt their conversations, but there’s a catch
Facebook has rolled out end-to-end encryption for all 900 million Messenger users so your conversations can’t be monitored by third parties. However, the new feature isn’t as usable as it needs
10 Illegal (or Weird) Things You Can Buy from Facebook Marketplace
10 Illegal (or Weird) Things You Can Buy from Facebook Marketplace
Facebook’s new marketplace function launched Monday, allowing users on the mobile app to access a Craigslist-style marketplace. While the tech is solid, Facebook may have forgotten to prepare
Facebook to take on eBay and Craigslist with new Marketplace
Facebook to take on eBay and Craigslist with new Marketplace
Facebook is launching a new Marketplace section to help you sell your stuff, and it works like something of a Craigslist-Lite. As soon as you open up the Marketplace – there’s a new icon at the
Facebook unveils Messenger Lite for Android users on spotty connections
Facebook unveils Messenger Lite for Android users on spotty connections
Facebook has launched Messenger Lite, a slimmed down version of its mobile messaging app that’s optimized for use on basic Android devices and slow connections. The company hopes the app will make
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