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

7 years ago

Twitter Increases 280 Character Tweet Limit For Everyone

Twitter says longer Tweets encourage more engagement without sacrificing brevity

7 years ago

Tech Quiz: Obscure & Obsolete Social Networks

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

7 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

9 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…

9 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

9 years ago

Facebook To Release Detailed AI Population Maps

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

9 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

9 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

9 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

10 years ago

Facebook Acquires QuickFire For Smaller Videos

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

10 years ago

Facebook Users Receive Free Malware Scanning Tool

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

10 years ago