Social Networks

Reddit Co-Founder Quits In Racism Protest

Alexis Ohanian leaves Reddit's board of directors and says he will donate $1m to charity in move protesting hate speech…

4 years ago

Government Considers Creating A Regulator For The Internet

The government has said it is 'considering all options' for internet governance, including a new regulatory body along the lines…

6 years ago

Microsoft Warns EU Copyright Proposal Could Stunt Digital Growth

The Windows giant said data-mining limitations could harm economic development and stop Europe from catching up with AI and data…

6 years ago

Facebook’s New London Office Will Hire 800 New Staff

Facebook brings engineers, tech and sales under one roof in London

6 years ago

Twitter Increases 280 Character Tweet Limit For Everyone

Twitter says longer Tweets encourage more engagement without sacrificing brevity

6 years ago

Tech Quiz: Obscure & Obsolete Social Networks

What do you remember at Friends Reunited, Bebo, Myspace and the like?

6 years ago

Facebook Improves Ad Preference Tools And Will Override Ad Blockers

Facebook promises to give users more control over adverts buts says ad blockers threaten journalism and free services

8 years ago

Facebook Live: Important New Witness To Crimes

NEWS ANALYSIS: You can run but you cannot hide from a ubiquitous social network like Facebook - especially now that…

8 years ago

Microsoft Beat Four Other Rivals To Acquire LinkedIn

SEC documents reveal four other parties, including Salesforce, wanted in on LinkedIn

8 years ago

Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal May Prove Better Fit Than Earlier Buyouts

ANALYSIS: Although more consumers use Microsoft products, enterprises are its most important customers, and owning LinkedIn can help deepen their…

8 years ago

Reddit Tests Tracking Users After They Log Out

The feature has led some to speculate Reddit may be following the likes of Facebook and Twitter in tracking users

8 years ago

LinkedIn Invalidates Passwords Of Accounts ‘Up For Sale’

Professional social network “invalidates” affected passwords, but says there has been no new breach

8 years ago

Quiz Of The Week: Facebook

Facebook is the world's biggest social network and one of the most influential firms in Silicon Valley, but what do…

8 years ago

LinkedIn Opens First International Data Centre In Singapore

LinkedIn said that growth in Asia Pacific has led to increased demand on its infrastructure

8 years ago

Facebook To Release Detailed AI Population Maps

The maps were created by using artificial intelligence techniques to recognise human-built structures

8 years ago

Facebook Now Lets You Stream Live Video To Your Friends

Live Video on Facebook will allow users to share real-time video, and also create collages of photos and video

8 years ago

Facebook Ordered To Stop Tracking Non-Users Or Face Daily £178,000 Fine

Belgian Privacy Commissioner says Facebook must get user consent to track non-users, but social network will appeal

8 years ago

Facebook Preparing The Launch of ‘Facebook At Work’

New version of the social network will offer a way for users to stay in touch with their co-workers

9 years ago

One Billion People Access Facebook In A Single Day

Facebook rebuffs concerns about fatigue as social network reaches one billion milestone

9 years ago

Facebook Clamps Down On Newsfeed Hoaxes

Social networking giant responds to user complaints about hoaxes and spam in newsfeeds

9 years ago

Facebook Acquires QuickFire For Smaller Videos

Social networking giant's acquisition spree continues with purchase of video compression specialist

9 years ago

Facebook Users Receive Free Malware Scanning Tool

Facebook and ESET team up to reduce threat of malware on the social network

9 years ago