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WhatsApp Rolls Out Eight-Person Group Video Calls
Blow to video conferencing systems? Latest version of WhatsApp allows for eight-person video calling, and it is encrypted
Facebook Advertising Growth Slows Amid Pandemic
The global slowdown in the digital advertising market due to the Coronavirus pandemic, slows advertising revenue growth at Facebook
WhatsApp Alleges NSO Was ‘Deeply Involved’ In Hack – Report
Facebook unit files new court documents alleging NSO was 'deeply involved' in mobile phone hack of 1,400 WhatsApp users, including government officials
GDPR ‘At Risk Of Failing’ Due To Lack Of Resources
Software maker argues GDPR left toothless due to lack of budget ad technical staff at European member states' data protection authorities
Facebook Invests $5.7 Billion In Indian Conglomerate
Social network makes biggest acquisition since acquiring WhatsApp by purchasing 10 percent stake in Indian firm Reliance Industries
Facebook Launches Gaming Streaming Service To Rival Twitch, YouTube
Facebook has rushed the launch of its gaming streaming app, in order to capitalise on the enforced lockdown of potential users
Coronavirus: Facebook Bans Events That Violate Social Distancing Rules
Social networking giant Facebook begins removing listings for anti-quarantine protests in California, New Jersey, and Nebraska
Libra Scales Back Cryptocurrency Plans Amidst Furore
Facebook-backed cryptocurrency association to issue digital versions of single currencies, stepping back from controversial synthetic coin scheme
Facebook Tracking Lawsuit Renewed By US Appeals Court
Federal Appeals Court has approved proposed class action by Facebook users over alleged tracking of their internet activity, even after logging out
Coronavirus: Samsung, Facebook, Donate Devices To NHS
Samsung donates 2,000 robust smartphones and other equipment for NHS Nightingale hospitals, as Facebook donates 2,050 Portal devices
Zoom Sued For Security Lapses, Hires Ex-Facebook Security Boss Stamos
Video conferencing app hit with lawsuit for overstating its privacy standards, as it hires former Facebook security executive
Coronavirus: WhatsApp To Limit Forwarding To Slow Spread Of Fake News
False Covid-19 claims that has seen mobile masts and towers attacked, has resulted in WhatsApp imposing a strict limit on forwarded messages
Coronavirus: Facebook Admits Covid-19 Is Hurting Advertising Sales
Social networking giant Facebook says that Coronavirus is hitting its principle money-making capability, namely advertising sales
Coronavirus: Facebook Lowers Video Quality In South America
Following similar move in Europe, social networking giant confirms it is lowering video quality in South America to ease network congestion
Coronavirus: Facebook Joins Netflix, YouTube In Streaming Downgrade
Facebook confirms it will downgrade video streaming quality on its platform and on Instagram in Europe, until bandwidth concerns ease
Coronavirus: Netflix, YouTube Lower Streaming Quality To Ease Network Strain
Streaming platforms respond to requests to halt high-definition streaming, with confirmation that Europe will see reduction in video quality
Coronavirus: Netflix Urged To Stream Low Definition To Ease Network Strain
European Union Commissioner has urged Netflix and other streaming platforms to stop delivering content in high definition
Coronavirus: AI Takes Over Social Network Moderation As Staff Sent Home
Social networks are turning to AI and automated tools to police social networking posts, as staff are sent home due to Covid-19 pandemic
NSO Asks US Court To Sanction Facebook Over Lawsuit
NSO alleges Facebook failed to follow 'international law', after the Israeli firm failed to show up in US court to contest WhatsApp lawsuit
Facebook Shutters London Offices After Coronavirus Infection
Company closes offices for 'deep cleaning' after visiting employee from Singapore diagnosed with coronavirus, as tech companies see impact around the world
Facebook Gives WHO Free Adverts To Battle Coronavirus
Free Facebook adverts for the World Health Organisation (WHO) says Mark Zuckerberg, as the spread of coronavirus continues around the world
NSO Fails To Appear In Court After WhatsApp Lawsuit
NSO Group fails to show up in US court to contest WhatsApp spyware lawsuit, despite promising to 'vigorously fight' Facebook's allegations
Facebook Rethinks Libra Digital Currency Plans – Report
Resistance from regulators around the world prompts Facebook to 'rethink' its plan for its Libra digital currency, it is reported
Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Over Coronavirus
As shares on Wall Street and global market continue to tumble, Facebook cancels its annual developer conference due to coronavirus concerns
US Bill To Clamp Down On End-To-End Encryption
US lawmakers intend to introduce bill in coming weeks that could clamp down on tech firms offering their users end-to-end encryption protection
US Questions Tech Firm Liability Exemption For User Posts
Does Facebook and Google still need immunity from legal liability for user post? US Attorney General doesn't seem to think so
Zuckerberg Urges Closer Regulation Of Social Media
Social media companies should be regulated as something between a newspaper and a telecommunications firm, Facebook chief tells conference
WhatsApp Hits Two Billion Users, Defends Encryption
Facebook-owned messaging app now used by a staggering 2 billion people, as platform defends its default use of end-to-end encryption
Government To Put Ofcom In Charge Of Regulating Internet Content
More powers on the way for British communications watchdog Ofcom, after Government decides Internet firms cannot regulate themselves