Researchers over at the Loughborough University in the UK have developed a social network platform dubbed ‘Sleepful’ specifically aimed at insomniacs enabling them to garner access to a ‘talking therapy’ that could…
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Facebook teens defecting to other platforms, new study finds
Facebook has always been at the centre of the active users game with a new study claiming that the biggest social network on the web is slowly bleeding and at the forefront…
Facebook stops powering search results via Microsoft Bing
Facebook has stopped using Microsoft’s Bing search engine to power search results on its social network. The move follows the social juggernaut’s recent revamping of its own search offerings which includes introduction…
No ‘Dislike’ button in pipeline says Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has admitted he is considering adding a button to convey negative emotions, but has confirmed that it won’t be a ‘dislike’ button for sure. Addressing a public question…
Facebook AI tool wants to save you from embarrassment
Facebook is working on an artificial intelligence tool that will give out a warning when you are about to post something on the social networking site that you may regret later thereby…
Facebook’s new tool will let you search for posts, news, photos, and more
Facebook on Monday announced it has rolled out a new tool – ‘Post Search’ – that will enable mobile and desktop users to find old posts they’re interested in. This means Facebook…
Personal data won’t be commercialised, Facebook assures
Facebook With changes to privacy policy, has created a stir in the online world with photographers being one community that is voicing its concerns strongly. Amateur and professional are fearing that their…
‘Facebook at Work’ in the works as Facebook eyes professional networking entry
Facebook has already etched its name in the social networking vertical and now it is reportedly eyeing the professional network space with its ‘Facebook at Work’, which will not only rival LinkedIn,…
Facebook, Twitter data not reflective of true human behaviour claims new research
A new study, published in journal Science, claims that researchers who mine data from social networks including Facebook and Twitter should be vary of their usefulness as serious pitfalls may arise from…
Tumblr pegged as fastest growing social network as teenagers lose interest in Facebook
Facebook is gradually losing its charm and glory in favour of other social networks like Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram, new report claims. According to latest statistics coming from research firm Globalwebindex, Tumblr…
Social Network Tsu crosses one million users milestone in 5 weeks
Budding social network Tsu on Thursday announced it has crossed a whopping one million user milestone within just five weeks. This is a great achievement for a new social network to cross…
Facebook is hunting for new Drone team members, new report claims
It seems Facebook is all busy looking out for new members for its drone team to fulfill CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of connecting everyone on the planet with internet. The social networking…
Facebook rolls out new standalone ‘Facebook Groups’ App
Facebook on Tuesday announced it has rolled out a standalone Groups app that will let people share faster and easily with all their groups. The social networking giant claims the new app…
Facebook to begin limiting promotional posts starting next year
Facebook on Friday announced it would begin limiting promotional page posts that appears in users’ News Feed with effect from January next year. The announcement comes after Facebook users said they wished…
Facebook-Avanti satellite deal to bring free Internet across Africa
Facebook is reportedly in talks with London-based satellite operator Avanti as part of its initiative to offer free, basic satellite Internet access across Africa. The project comes as part of founder Mark…