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Ireland's privacy watchdog challenges Facebook's EU-US data transfer mechanism in Dublin court
A ruling against Facebook could cause issues for tech firms that want to transfer citizens' personal data to the US.
Facebook and Google team up with French media to combat fake news ahead of presidential election
Both companies drew criticism during the US election campaign for failing to curb the spread of fake news.
Refugee who took iconic Merkel selfie to sue Facebook over fake news terror smears
Since the picture went viral Anas Modamani claims he has become a target for hate speech.
Bowling Green Massacre: Facebook users troll Kellyanne Conway by marking themselves safe at fake attack
Conway made the false claim while defending President Trump's controversial executive immigration order.
Swedish deputy PM causes stir as she posts image appearing similar to Trump's signing anti-abortion order
The picture showed Isabella Lovin signing a bill surrounded by 7 female officials, including one who was pregnant.
Facebook loses Oculus virtual reality case, ordered to pay $500m in damages
ZeniMax filed the lawsuit against Oculus in May 2014 for $2bn, just months after it was bought by Facebook.
Facebook tipped to challenge Netflix with video streaming app and original TV shows
New app will reportedly feature original, full length TV shows including tailor-made content.
Facebook's security key and how add it to your account for safer login
To add a security key, users need to have the latest version of Chrome or Opera browser.
Silicon Valley slams President Trump's immigration order, scrambles to recall staff to US
'Apple would not exist without immigration, let along thrive and innovate the way we do,' CEO Tim Cook wrote.
Fast food worker who allegedly smeared menstrual blood on burger arrested
Sky Juliette Samuels handed herself into the police and was bailed on a $5,000 bond.
Facebook rape gang jailed for 42 years after plying girls with booze and drugs before assaults
The five men were found guilty of committing multiple rapes in Coventry throughout 2015 and 2016
Is Facebook about to put adverts in your Messenger app?
The company is experimenting with placing ads directly below your recent conversations in Messenger.
Labour Leave defends 'imperfect' Stoke by-election poll putting Ukip's Paul Nuttall ahead
Pressure group admits to IBTimes UK that the survey was conducted on Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg says he has 'no plans' to run for US president
'I'm focused on building our community at Facebook and working on the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative,' he said.
Why are men still rating women out of 10 for their looks?
This weekend a Big Brother housemate said "Come back when you're a 10".
Beware – your anonymous web history can be linked to you via Facebook, Twitter and Reddit
Stanford and Princeton computer scientists say people who are active on social media are vulnerable.
Man doxxes laptop thief by taking control remotely and pilfering her Facebook info
The thief stole the laptop from the victim's car and ignored chances to return it.
Russia threatens to retaliate after Facebook temporarily blocks Kremlin-backed news outlet RT
"This is a doubly unacceptable situation," Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
RT blocked on Facebook for three days – just as Trump readies for inauguration ceremony
RT says it will be unable to share videos or images of Donald Trump's inauguration due to a Facebook ban.
Civil rights groups accuse Facebook of 'racially biased censorship' in hate speech takedowns
The advocacy groups claim Facebook consistently and disproportionately censors posts from people of colour.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in $2bn lawsuit, says Oculus VR technology was not ripped off from ZeniMax
'Like most people in the court, I've never even heard of ZeniMax before,' Zuckerberg said while testifying.
Hacker claims Facebook phone number security flaw, threatens to release method if bug not fixed
A white hat hacker has told Belgian media he will make a security flaw public unless Facebook agrees to fix it.
Mark Zuckerberg to testify in $2bn lawsuit claiming Oculus stole VR technology from ZeniMax
Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax said they will prove allegations that Oculus stole VR trade secrets and destroyed evidence.
Google, Twitter and Facebook may face UK parliament grilling over 'fake news'
Committee chair: 'The truth is always trying to catch up with a fake news story.'
How Facebook could make telepathic social media possible: The science behind brain-computer interfaces
Mark Zuckerberg wants to build a 'mind-reading' social network, here's how it could work.
Facebook rolls out fake news filtering tools in Germany ahead of elections
Third-party fact checking organisations will help identify false news stories on the social media platform.
Bill decriminalising domestic violence sparks anger in Russia
MP Yelena Mizulina, who introduced the bill, says people should not be jailed and labeled a criminal 'for a slap'.
Is Facebook secretly developing a mind-reading communications platform?
Job listings reveal the company is seeking neuroscientists to work on a 'brain-computer interface'.
Apple tops Greenpeace clean energy report - Amazon, Twitter and Samsung scolded
Facebook, Google and Apple all receive top marks in 'clicking clean' analysis.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative hires Obama's former campaign manager to lead policy and advocacy
'Excited for a new journey on the night another one ends,' David Plouffe tweeted.