Facebook Messenger’s new security features should protect you from scammers
New Facebook Messenger security features will improve protections for minors as well as adults when it comes to unwanted chat requests. Facebook developed new safety …
Facebook’s new Shops bring online stores to the social network
Facebook Shops are customizable storefronts that businesses can create for free on the social network to show off their products and sell them directly to …
Facebook Avatars are blowing up – here’s how to create your own
Facebook’s new Avatar feature recently became available for all users. Facebook Avatars are similar to Bitmoji stickers and can be used in posts and in …
Facebook’s Zoom rival is now available in the US and Canada
Facebook launched its Zoom rival, Messenger Rooms, in the US and Canada on Thursday. Messenger Rooms can hold up to 50 people, have no time …
How to enable dark mode on Facebook’s redesigned website
Facebook officially launched its redesigned desktop website on Friday, May 8th. The new Facebook design looks much more like the mobile app, loads faster than …
Facebook just made it easier to transfer all of your photos and videos to Google Photos
Facebook launched a new photo transfer tool in the US and Canada on Thursday that allows users to copy all of their photos and videos …
WhatsApp video chat supports groups of up to 8 people ahead of Rooms integration
WhatsApp video chat now supports up to eight people thanks to a new update that’s currently rolling out to users. WhatsApp video calls are end-to-end …
WhatsApp says sharing limits help stop the spread of fake news
WhatsApp recently introduced a new limit for forwarding viral messages on its platform. In the weeks since the limit was introduced, WhatsApp has seen “a …
Messenger Rooms are Facebook’s answer to Zoom
Messenger Room is Facebook’s response to the popular video chat app Zoom, which saw its usage spike during the coronavirus health crisis. Zoom has been …
All the new Facebook features Mark Zuckerberg just unveiled because of coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has brought daily life in the US and around the rest of the world screeching to a halt. Millions of people have …
Facebook shares US county heat maps tracking coronavirus symptoms
Facebook teamed up with Carnegie Mellon University to survey individuals about potential coronavirus symptoms that they might be exhibiting. Facebook is using this data to …
Kit is Facebook’s experimental new messaging app for Apple Watch
Apple Watch owners now have a new app that lets them keep in touch with their closest contacts via Facebook Messenger. It’s a new app …
Facebook’s new Quiet Mode will silence annoying push notifications
Facebook introduced a new Quiet Mode this week that silences most notifications. Facebook’s Quiet Mode will also remind you not to check the app when …
Zoom asks Facebook’s former chief security officer to help fix its privacy issues
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, millions of people have been forced to transition to working from home. Video conference software like Zoom has enabled that transition, …
Zoom’s iPhone app sends your data to Facebook even if you don’t have an account
Zoom’s video conferencing software has exploded in popularity as everyone is stuck inside while the coronavirus pandemic affects virtually every country on the planet. Zoom …
Facebook usage skyrockets as the coronavirus forces millions to stay home
Facebook usage has soared during the coronavirus pandemic as millions have been forced to stay at home. Chats via Facebook Messenger have increased by 50%. …
Facebook fixed the bug that blocked genuine coronavirus pandemic articles
Facebook’s anti-misinformation measures for coronavirus news already backfired, with a bug in the system blocking genuine information from getting through. Facebook acknowledged the issue, said …
White House may use location data from Google to track the coronavirus
As the coronavirus continues to spread, countries are starting to employ high-tech strategies to stop the virus from growing. The U.S. government is currently exploring …
Facebook pledges to give every employee $1,000 due to coronavirus
The coronavirus is still spreading and many tech companies are taking decisive action to assist employees and help stop the virus from spreading. Every Facebook …
The world’s most popular chat app is finally going dark (mode)
The feature you most wanted from your favorite chat app is finally here, after months of rumors and beta testing. WhatsApp for iPhone and Android …
Facebook Messenger on iOS is now smaller, faster, and easier to use
Facebook Messenger is consistently one of the most popular apps on the App Store, but even with regular updates, it was starting to show its …
Why Coronavirus might actually be great news for Netflix
There’s no question that the spreading coronavirus is hurting the global economy. Whether it’s the manufacturing of goods in China, tourism in Italy, or trade …
Facebook cancels F8 2020 conference over cononavirus fears
Another major tech conference is skipping this year amid growing concerns about the novel coronavirus. On Thursday, Facebook announced that “the in-person component” of F8 …
Facebook is finally banning ads for coronavirus ‘cures’
Facebook has a massive problem with fake news flooding its platform. It’s an issue that has existed for years — and may have influenced a …
Facebook will pay users for access to their audio recordings
A few months ago, Facebook and a number of other companies — including Amazon and Apple — found themselves embroiled in a bit of a …
Fake ‘cures’ for coronavirus are spreading on Facebook
All around the world, health officials are scrambling to come up with solutions to the coronavirus. The outbreak popped up in China weeks ago, and …
Facebook’s new privacy feature seems great… but it will still track everything you do online
If you’ve ever wanted more control over the data Facebook collects about you, then you can pretend to have it, just as Facebook is pretending …
Facebook has postponed ruining WhatsApp
In a completely unexpected move, Facebook decided not to ruin WhatsApp for the time being. Facebook warned users back in the fall of 2018 that …
‘Star Wars’ star deletes Facebook account due to political ad policy
While many people like to criticize Facebook for a variety of reasons, the simple reality is that most are unwilling to delete their Facebook accounts. …
Sadly, you now need a Facebook account to start using Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is one of the popular instant messaging apps out there, although it’s not Facebook’s most popular one — that’s WhatsApp, which also happens …
