Messaging mania has shocked tech leaders twice – in 1994 and again now
One of the most unanticipated developments surrounding mobile phones is the fact that people don’t really want to use them to talk to each other. They …
You may hate Facebook but it’s still the future of social networks
Some people would like you to think that Facebook has a “teenager” problem. You shouldn’t listen to them. VentureBeat directs our attention to a new …
Dumbest thief ever logs into Facebook on victim’s computer during burglary, forgets to log out
The world is full of truly stupid would-be criminals but one Minnesota man might have just taken the crown for the title of World’s Stupidest …
5 things you probably don’t realize Facebook knows about you
When it comes to privacy, Facebook is hardly a shining beacon. Despite efforts in the past few months to clear up its image, it continues …
Facebook started using your history for targeted ads – here’s how to stop it
Good news, Facebook users: the ads Facebook shows you are about to hit much closer to home now that Facebook is using your history to display targeted ads. Don’t …
A great idea, ruined: Perpetual negativity is driving me away from social
I’m spending far less time on social media these days than I once did. A combination of factors have led to this. First off, there’s …
Facebook’s WhatsApp deal hits a self-imposed snag
Back in February, Facebook announced it was buying WhatsApp for $19 billion. This was a surprising move, given WhatsApp’s reputation for ensuring privacy and Facebook’s not-so-great …
Aspiring techies: Join these companies if you want to get paid
If you’re a computer science major in college right now and you’re looking to land at a place that will help you pay off your …
Does Facebook finally care about your privacy?
Facebook on Thursday announced new privacy-related features that apply to both existing and new users interested in joining the platforms. The company has apparently acknowledged …
Facebook wants your friends to force you to reveal more details about yourself
In its non-stop quest for personal data, Facebook is rolling out a rather ingenious feature that could help it gather even more info about you. In …
Facebook killed my high school reunion
In a way, the high school reunion is as unashamedly American as apple pie and Chevrolet. Go on — ask your parents if they had …
‘Moves’ iPhone app changes privacy policy after being acquired by Facebook
We have covered Moves a few times here on BGR. The sleek and smart iPhone app counts your steps each day using the iPhone 5s’s …
Major security hole found in popular login protocols – and it won’t be fixed anytime soon
Following the major Heartbleed security issue that affected millions of websites, a different vulnerability has been discovered that could have allowed hackers to steal certain …
This is how far you have to go to stop Facebook from learning you’re pregnant
If you’re pregnant and you don’t want to be subjected to countless ads reminding you of your pregnancy, then you may want to avoid using …
Facebook is taking a major step to give you your privacy back
Facebook has been the centerpiece of the online privacy debate for years, but the biggest social network in the world just unveiled a new policy that …
Here’s how easily you can kill your Facebook email address
One of the more annoying features Facebook still offers to users is a special Facebook.com email address that never really took off as a viable …
Download this app right now: Step-tracking app Moves for iPhone is now free
The new motion-tracking features in Apple’s iPhone 5s are pretty nifty, but they’re only of value if you have an app that can collect all the …
Here’s how to see everything that Facebook knows about you
Watch Dogs is already one of the most hyped game releases of the spring, but Ubisoft’s clever marketing campaign might convince a whole new crowd to …
Facebook ads are about to invade mobile apps from other developers
Facebook is about to launch a mobile advertising network that could potentially take on Google’s. According to Re/code, Facebook will launch its mobile advertising network …
Scary Android malware uses Facebook to bypass two-factor authentication
Android users have yet another piece of malware to worry about. PC World points out a technique that is specifically targeting Facebook users who use mobile …
You can see exactly where your Facebook friends are in real time, but only if they let you
Facebook on Thursday took the wraps off of a new feature that, depending on your perspective, is either incredibly cool or incredibly creepy. For this …
Would you trust Facebook to be your bank?
It’s been a long time since Facebook was just a social media platform, and now the empire is looking to expand into yet another field. …
Here’s how to protect yourself with two-step verification on 11 top websites
Heartbleed is a very scary bug that came to light recently and once again sent the Internet into a frenzy with talk about how to protect yourself …
Facebook is rolling out privacy-guarding features for a change
Facebook has long been slammed for breaching the privacy of its customers in the past, but the company seems to be interested in introducing more privacy-guarding …
Facebook will force you to install another one of its apps
Facebook plans to remove the chat features from its main mobile app and force users to install Messenger on their iOS and Android phones in order …
Facebook thinks you want even bigger ads on your news feed
Facebook on Wednesday announced new changes to the way it displays ads – its bread and butter – on the desktop, revealing it wants to …
Another massive threat emerges for wireless carriers: Facebook
Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp has some interesting implications. Among them is the fact that Facebook is now starting to challenge mobile operators in major Western …
One surefire way to help kick depression: Quit using Facebook
If you’re feeling down lately, you should try spending more face-to-face time with your friends and less Facebook time with them. Pacific Standard directs our …
Facebook is probably killing your iPhone’s battery – here’s how to fix it
Facebook is easily one of the most popular third-party iPhone apps on the planet. As it turns out, it might also be one of the …
Greenpeace applauds Apple’s ‘commitment to renewable energy’
Three years ago, Apple was slammed by Greenpeace for being one of the dirtiest tech companies in the industry, due in part to its decision …
