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Twitter warns investors of possible fine from FTC consent order probe
Twitter has disclosed it’s facing a potential fine of more than a hundred million dollars as a result of a…
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Facebook launches commerce and connectivity-focused accelerator programs
Facebook launched two 12-week accelerator programs for startups on Monday as the social juggernaut looks for new ideas and solutions…
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Twitter survey reveals the subscription options it’s eyeing, including an ‘Undo Send’ button
Earlier this month, Twitter told investors it’s considering a subscription model as a means of generating additional revenue to support…
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US adults who mostly rely on social media for news are less informed, exposed to more conspiracies
A new report from Pew Research makes an attempt to better understand U.S. adults who get their news largely from…
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Zuckerberg unconvincingly feigns ignorance of data-sucking VPN scandal
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg appeared less than entirely truthful at today’s House Judiciary hearing, regarding last year’s major Onavo controversy, in…
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Before buying Instagram, Zuckerberg warned employees of ‘battle’ to ‘dislodge’ competitor
In one of the first substantive moments at Wednesday’s major tech hearing, Facebook’s 2012 acquisition of Instagram came under fire,…
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Twitter cracks down on QAnon conspiracy theory, banning 7,000 accounts
Twitter announced Tuesday that many accounts spreading the pervasive right-wing conspiracy theory known as QAnon would no longer be welcome…
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Bangladesh regulator orders telcos to stop providing free access to social media
Bangladesh’s regulator has ordered telecom operators and other internet providers in the nation to stop providing free access to social…
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Tech watchdog calls on Facebook Oversight Board members to demand real power or resign
A new policy-focused nonprofit that emerged from the recent wave of big tech scrutiny is calling for members of Facebook’s…
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Zuckerberg says there’s ‘no deal of any kind’ between Facebook and Trump
In an interview with Axios, Mark Zuckerberg shot down suspicions that Facebook is giving President Trump lenient treatment on the…
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