Facebook Releases new set of Emojis to Promote Diversity
| Michael Rene Bobe | | Jun 03, 2016 10:10 AM EDT |
Facebook has released almost 1,500 new emojis with its new Messenger application update to promote diversity. The emojis are available for iOS, Android, and Messenger.
Facebook to Keep Peter Thiel on its Board: Steers Clear of Hogan Case
| Rina S. | | Jun 02, 2016 04:24 PM EDT |
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has confirmed that the company will retain billionaire investor Peter Thiel on its board. Thiel is currently embroiled in a controversy for allegedly bankrolling Hulk Hogan's case against Gawker.
Deeptext: Robot That Understands Human Language, Now on Facebook.
| Michael Rene Bobe | | Jun 02, 2016 02:19 PM EDT |
Deeptext is a new artificial intelligence system that will be used to identify vernacular language in Facebook posts, comments, and Messenger.
EU and IT Companies Formulate Rules Against Hate Speech
| Michael Rene Bobe | | Jun 02, 2016 10:23 AM EDT |
A new rule against hate speech has been implemented by the European Union in agreement with some of the largest online corporations including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Microsoft.
Instagram Unveils Business Tools for Better Customer Engagement
| Shane Olga Ocampo | | Jun 01, 2016 10:06 AM EDT |
Instagram has unveiled Business Tools, a new feature that will allow small and large entrepreneurs to better communicate with their customers. The photo-sharing company said that the upgrade will be rolled out in the US, Australia and New Zealand in the coming months.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Trailer, News and Update: Movie Teaser Tops ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ on First Day
| Alexis Villarias | | May 27, 2016 11:02 AM EDT |
The movie teaser for the live-action remake of the Disney animated classic has set a record after it was released on Monday. "Beauty and the Beast" became the most watched movie teaser in a 24-hour period, surpassing the record set by "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Facebook and Microsoft to Install Fiber Cable Across Atlantic for Faster Connection
| Michael Rene Bobe | | May 27, 2016 09:42 AM EDT |
Facebook and Microsoft are teaming up to create an immense 4,000-mile cable wire spanning from Virginia to Spain, which will quicken internet data flow as well as lower its costs.
Provoking Posts on Facebook Leads to Violence in Jerusalem, Authorities Arrest Palestinians and Israelis
| Kat De Guzman | | May 25, 2016 11:43 AM EDT |
Authorities have arrested several Palestinians and Israelis in the past few months for their incitive posts on Facebook regarding violence targeting other people, which began last October.
Facebook Acquires Virtual Reality Audio Firm Two Big Ears
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | May 24, 2016 03:47 PM EDT |
While most tech companies are focusing on the video elements of the virtual reality platform, Facebook is expanding its reach to cover the audio side of things. The social networking giant has acquired Two Big Ears, an audio firm that focuses on the virtual reality platform. On top of it all, Facebook is offering Two Big Ears' technology to the public completely for free.
Facebook Live now Allows Users to Skip to the Best Part of Videos
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | May 24, 2016 03:38 PM EDT |
It appears that Facebook is serious about expanding not only its video platform but its Live Video feature also. The social networking giant recently announced that it is rolling out a new feature for live videos that will allow users to skip to certain parts of the streaming.
Tencent, Baidu to Lead China's Digital Ad Market
| Charissa Echavez | | May 19, 2016 12:26 PM EDT |
Tech giants Baidu and Tencent are expected to dominate China's digital advertising market, just like their American counterparts Google and Facebook, according to a report from Goldman Sachs.
10-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Recipient of Facebook's Bug Bounty Reward
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | May 10, 2016 09:00 AM EDT |
A 10-year-old boy from the Finnish capital city of Helsinki has been awarded a $10,000 bounty after he successfully uncovered a major security flaw hidden deep in the code of photo-sharing application Instagram.
10-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Recipient of Facebook's Bug Bounty Reward
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | May 10, 2016 09:00 AM EDT |
A 10-year-old boy from the Finnish capital city of Helsinki has been awarded a $10,000 bounty after he successfully uncovered a major security flaw hidden deep in the code of photo-sharing application Instagram.
Facebook Wins Intellectual Property Case Against Chinese Company
| Charissa Echavez | | May 09, 2016 11:16 AM EDT |
Facebook won a copyright infringement case late last month against a Chinese beverage company with the registered brand name "face book" or "lian shu."
Facebook Loses VR Expert as Oculus’s Mary Lou Jepsen Departs
| Rina S. | | May 07, 2016 08:30 AM EDT |
Facebook would have to fill a hole in its virtual reality division as Mary Lou Jepsen, head of display technology for Oculus VR division, has announced her plans to leave the company in August. Jepsen is planning to work towards developing MRI technology for the health sector.
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