Paige Leskin
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Facebook Oversight Board rules to permanently ban Trump's account
It's a monumental development that comes after Trump was indefinitely banned from Facebook, Twitter and other platforms after the Capitol siege. → Read More
Facebook Oversight Board rules to keep Trump's account suspended but says the company must review its decision in 6 months
It's a monumental development that comes after Donald Trump was barred from Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms over the Capitol siege. → Read More
$4 billion Clubhouse keeps raising more money, but its monthly installs are slipping. Something's gotta give.
Data shows that Clubhouse monthly installs are in free fall, but investors appear to be unfazed ahead of the Android app release. → Read More
Facebook capitalizes on social audio craze with voice recordings, podcast listening, and Clubhouse-like rooms
The Facebook CEO made the audio-related product announcements via an audio-only discussion on Discord with journalist Casey Newton. → Read More
Facebook capitalizes on social audio craze with voice recordings, podcast listening, and Clubhouse-like rooms
The Facebook CEO made the audio-related product announcements via an audio-only discussion on Discord with journalist Casey Newton. → Read More
Facebook content moderator who quit reportedly wrote a blistering letter citing 'stress induced insomnia' among other 'trauma'
The note slams Facebook leadership for encouraging moderators to do "breathing exercises" instead of providing adequate mental health support. → Read More
Half of all Americans report facing online harassment. These researchers have a solution.
Researchers recommended social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram help curb abuse by adopting these 8 features and policies. → Read More
Ford's new Mustang Mach-E reportedly faces software glitch that's left some owners unable to drive
There appears to be a problem with some early Mustang Mach-E vehicles that cause the car to "brick" — that is, they are unable to start. → Read More
Facebook, eBay, and other online marketplaces are working to clamp down on sales of doctored COVID-19 vaccine cards
Online scammers have profited throughout the pandemic by selling fake face masks, treatments, and vaccines. Now, they're selling vaccine cards. → Read More
More US adults use YouTube than any other social media — but Facebook reigns supreme among older Americans
YouTube's place as the homepage for video has made it the most popular social platform for US adults, according to a recent Pew Research Center study. → Read More
Apple CEO Tim Cook appears to take jab at Facebook saying App Store would be better with 'more social networks'
Apple and Facebook are currently engaged in a public battle over an upcoming privacy update to iPhones. → Read More
Apple CEO Tim Cook appears to take jab at Facebook saying App Store would be better with 'more social networks'
Apple and Facebook are currently engaged in a public battle over an upcoming privacy update to iPhones. → Read More
Spotify's latest acquisition could make it a one-stop shop for podcast production, analysts say
Spotify's acquisition of the live-audio app Locker Room comes as interest in apps like Clubhouse is at an all-time high. → Read More
Supreme Court rules Facebook's automated text system doesn't count as robocalling, handing major win to people who want to spam your phone
The US Supreme Court ruled that Facebook's text alerts on suspicious login attempts do not qualify as illegal robocalls. → Read More
Facebook 'supercharged' the Stop the Steal campaign that led to the Capitol insurrection, US lawmaker says
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was the only exec to answer "yes" to questions about whether their platforms bear responsibility for spreading misinformation. → Read More
Dispo's employees grapple with the future of their $200 million startup after scandal hits their cofounder, YouTube star David Dobrik
Although Dobrik has since stepped away from Dispo, questions remain about the company's future as it tries to distance itself from the YouTuber. → Read More
Facebook says it removed more than 1.3 billion fake accounts in the months surrounding the 2020 election
CEO Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to speak to US lawmakers on Thursday about Facebook's role around COVID-19 misinformation and the 2020 election. → Read More
Facebook hit with 2 massive antitrust lawsuits from the FTC and 46 states seeking to spin-off Instagram and WhatsApp
The two lawsuits revolve around Facebooks's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, and could have massive implications for the tech giant. → Read More
Snap's head of editorial is leaving the company on the heels of two other major departures from its content team
The significant content team departure comes after former editorial employees came forward with allegations of racism and sexism. → Read More
The rise of Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, who got his start renting out air mattresses on his floor and is now headed toward a highly anticipated IPO
Brian Chesky, Airbnb's 39-year-old cofounder and CEO, had an unconventional path to Silicon Valley. Now, he leads one of its most valuable startups. → Read More