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Messenger Rooms from Facebook may soon replace Zoom amid COVID-19 lockdown
To deliver an experience on par with what others offer, Facebook is presently enabling Messenger Rooms to accommodate up to 50 users in one session.
Princess Eugenie joins Sarah Ferguson's story reading for children amid virus pandemic
The Duchess of York started the storytime venture to keep children entertained since April 15.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Lonely OAP with dementia targeted by neighbourhood bully
The 90-year-old widower was left a rude note shaming him and his dead wife because he did not "Clap for Carers."
Facebook announces worldwide project to track coronavirus
For now, the social media group is rolling out a survey asking users about symptoms they might be experiencing related to COVID-19.
Coronavirus aid via social media as Facebook announces new Community Help page
As people are willing to contribute in any way, Facebook hopes to streamline the process with the Community Help page.
Facebook revenue slips as usage leaps during pandemic
Much of the increased use has been at Facebook's free messaging services which don't generate ad revenue, according to the executives.
Passenger spits and slaps stewardess over elbow room on flight
A video on social media showed a man getting physically violent with Brussels Airlines cabin crew.
Saint Patrick's Day events cancelled, revellers asked to celebrate online
Irish government implores citizens to not organise private parties as pubs remain shut.
Drunk woman filmed urinating on train and wiping wet hands on seats
New South Wales police claims that soiling the public space was not a criminal offence.
Facebook removes Donald Trump ad disguised as census message
The ads encouraged readers to "take the official 2020 Congressional District Census," but clicking on it directed users to a Trump campaign website.
GDC 2020: Ongoing pulls out due to COVID-19 fears, could cancel event
A week ago, the first hint of companies dropping out of GDC 2020 came when Facebook and Sony confirmed non-attendance.
GDC 2020: Coronavirus fears see Facebook and Sony pull out of event
With the PS5 still nowhere in sight, gamers were hoping that the GDC 2020 in March would be the launching point for the console.
Facebook faces off with IRS in big-ticket tax case
The judge is to hear from an array of Facebook executives during the course of proceedings.
Britain starts setting up 'first internet watchdog'
Britain has no official internet or social media regulator and is looking for ways to stop harmful online material from reaching children.
Facebook exec says it helped put Donald Trump in White House
He said that the outcome of the 2020 election could be the same as it was four years ago.
Is your phone going to survive the WhatsApp apocalypse?
Millions of phones will no longer be able to run the WhatsApp app from December 31.
Facebook fined $1.65 mn by Brazil in Cambridge Analytica case
Brazilian authorities began investigating after reports that users in the country could also have been victims of data misuse.
Five-star hotel shamed for not lending defibrillator to save a life
Chester Grosvenor received negative social media attention by refusing to lend their defibrillator to save an elderly man who had suffered a heart attack outside the hotel.
Facebook investigates data exposure of 267 million users
The discovery was reported and the database was no longer available by Thursday.
PlayGiga acquisition might see Facebook enter the cloud gaming market soon
Facebook made another gaming-related investment after its purchase of PlayGiga, which could be a hint at game streaming services in the future.
Facebook: More than 267 million user accounts exposed, according to cybersecurity experts
Online security researchers claim that hackers were able to gather personal information from over 267 million Facebook users.
Google tightens political ads policy to thwart abuse
Examples of banned ad material included ads or links to information making demonstrably false claims that could undermine voter trust or participation in elections.
Rude teacher wrote 'put him on a diet' as a response to child's lunchbox note
A mother from Texas was shocked to find a rude response written on the lunchbox note she sent with her son to his daycare.
Facebook on iOS 13.2.2 privacy risk as bug reportedly activates background camera
Facebook users currently on iOS 13.2.2 report a bug that launches the camera without any permission.
Hong Kong police shoot protester as flashmob rallies target rush hour
The shooting, which was broadcast live on Facebook, is the latest escalation in more than five months of pro-democracy protests.
New Zealand man forced to re-home 1000 hens after winning online bid
A man was shocked when he realised an auction had made him the owner of 1000 hens.
Cafe loses customers after calling toddler 'terrifying'
A café in New Zealand sparked outrage for referring to a customer's child as "the terrifying kid".
Facebook will use facial recognition to find and eliminate bots
Facial recognition will work by asking users to take selfies in various profiles.
WhatsApp Call hacking: Facebook sues Israeli firm
The Israeli group in question, NSO is accused of targeting journalists and human rights activists.
Facebook takes more heat for enabling political falsehoods
US lawmakers critical of Facebook stepped up their calls to revisit its policy, which exempts comments, paid ads on the platform from fact-checking.