US states launch antitrust probe of Google, advertising in focus
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is leading the probe, said it will focus on Google’s
Twitter CEO’s hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured
The account of Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) Chief Executive Jack Dorsey was hacked on Friday afternoon,
US lawmaker says still concerned about Facebook cryptocurrency after Swiss meetings
The chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee said on Sunday she remained concerned about
France says social media platforms will still sign hate speech pledge
France was initially hoping to make social media giants sign a so-called “Charter for an Open, Free,
Facebook shuts dozens of Myanmar social media accounts
The company closed 89 Facebook accounts, 107 pages, 15 groups and five Instagram accounts, some of
Who’s tracking you? Facebook users to get more control over data
Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Tuesday it was tweaking its policies to allow users to see and control
Instagram adds tool for users to flag false information
Instagram is adding an option for users to report posts they think are false, the company announced
Facebook failed to warn users of known risks before 2018 breach
The lawsuit, which combined several legal actions, stems from Facebook Inc’s worst-ever security
White House summons tech, social media firms after shootings
After the shootings, US President Donald Trump laid blame on the internet and social media for
Apple to restrict Facebook and WhatsApp calling feature
Apple Inc is making a change to its mobile operating system that will restrict a feature that apps
Facebook says it dismantles covert influence campaign tied to Saudi government
People connected to the government of Saudi Arabia have run a network of fake accounts and pages on
Facebook fact-checker says company must share more data to fight misinformation
One of Facebook’s third-party fact-checking partners on Tuesday said the company needed to share
Facebook removes accounts, pages to counter propaganda
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it had erased over 1 800 accounts and pages from Thailand, Russia,
Vietnam’s ‘homespun Facebook’ swamped after launch
A homegrown Vietnamese social media app was overloaded with users hours after launching as the
Fraudsters exploit interest in Libra digital currency
Fraudsters are out to cash in on interest in Facebook-backed digital currency Libra, hawking bogus
Netflix sinks on subscriber losses, analysts still see growth
Netflix shares fell about 11% on worries about its earnings report on Wednesday that showed
US lawmakers challenge Facebook over Libra cryptocurrency plan
Facebook is fighting to get Washington on its side after it shocked regulators and lawmakers with
US lawmakers take jabs at Big Tech in antitrust hearing
Legislators also demanded explanations from Apple Inc about charges for apps and in-app purchases,
Facebook vows Libra currency will wait for approval as US airs worries
Facebook Inc said it would not proceed with the launch of its Libra cryptocurrency until regulatory
US approves penalty against Facebook for privacy, data protection lapses
United States (US) regulators have approved a $5 billion penalty to be levied on Facebook to settle