The Facebook CEO chatted with WIRED’s editor in chief about building out a “privacy-focused” social network and the trade-offs he’ll need to make. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c804d88b948cc3e882264a3/master/pass/zucc-962130544.jpg
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Facebook’s esports dreams face the privacy PR nightmare
There’s a long road back to the trust Facebook will need for gaming to be sustainable. Based on the last couple of years, it now seems like an unlikely result for Facebook.Read More
The Morning After: Facebook’s latest data leak
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! We regret to report there’s more bad news to share about Facebook and how it’s protecting your privacy. Some of the highlights from earlier this week include an incredible tech demo, tech gift ideas that cost less than $ 50 and hands-on with Tesla’s latest […]
Facebook’s headquarters evacuated due to bomb threat
Tonight the police in Menlo Park, CA are on the scene near the 200 block of Jefferson Ave where the headquarters of Facebook and Instagram are located. According to local news stations KRON4 and NBC Bay Area, an anonymous tip came in to the NYPD, who forwarded it to local officers. In a tweet around […]
Facebook’s and Tumblr’s New Policies Top This Week’s Internet News Roundup
Last week, the blogging platform had a rough go of it. And that was just the beginning. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c0af358c133b122740c4582/master/pass/Zuckerberg-FA-962130628.jpg
‘More BLM posters than actual black people’: Former employee calls out Facebook’s ‘workplace racism’
A black Facebook employee’s post alleging racial discrimination at the social media giant has gone viral, depicting a racially tone-deaf company and challenging the “progressive” Silicon Valley company’s public image. Mark Luckie shared the message with Facebook management and employees earlier this month after leaving his post as Strategic Partner Manager for Global Influencers focused […]
Facebook’s Portal video chat displays go on sale in the US
Facebook’s Portal and Portal+ smart displays are now available in the US via Amazon, Best Buy and their own, ahem, portal. The social network created the devices with video chats in mind, giving them AI-powered cameras that can track you as you move around while talking to friends and family. It can call anyone on […]
Facebook’s Level Up is available for game streamers in 21 countries
Facebook is still continuing its assault against Twitch, as the social media giant has expanded its Level Up Program to game streamers around the world, totalling 21 countries. The Level Up Program helps streamers build a community on Facebook. Streamers that are eligible can earn some extra cash through Facebook Stars — similar to Twitch […]
How Facebook’s Messenger Got Its New Look in a New Jersey Basement
Today Facebook is revealing its Messenger app’s redesign, which has a bubbly vibe that a former intern dreamed up at his parents’ house. https://media.wired.com/photos/5bce4a6a9f47f46d0140e967/master/pass/FB-Messenger-FA-530122888.jpg
Inside Facebook’s Stormy Debate Over ‘Political Diversity’
Former Facebook engineer Brian Amerige accused the company of a “political monoculture that’s intolerant of different views,” but he says Republicans have received his message all wrong. https://media.wired.com/photos/5bc91ec0f867c63ebba1b109/master/pass/Zuck-Politics-MBHEG4.jpg
