Facebook is rolling out a new suicide-prevention feature in the US which will enable people to report suicidal posts on the social networking website. When someone sees a worrisome post, which suggests…
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Facebook’s new feature now lets users manage accounts even after their death
Facebook has rolled out a new feature that will let users decide who will manage their social networking account after they die. Previously, Facebook would freeze the deceased user’s account, while also…
Instagram iOS version gets video-loop feature
Instagram has updated its iOS app and video service to add a new feature which will see videos being automatically replayed in users’ feeds. Previously, Instagram videos would play once through and…
Facebook cited as a source of evidence in a third of divorce cases, new research claims
Facebook is being cited as a source of evidence in almost a third of all divorce cases, new research carried out by Lake Legal, a law firm in UK, claims. Employees at…
Facebook rolls out business-focused ‘Facebook at Work’
Facebook has rolled out a test version of its new product dubbed ‘Facebook at Work’ which will let professional users send message to their colleagues, connect with professional contacts and collaborate over…
Facebook showing warning labels on violent graphic videos, pictures
Facebook, on Tuesday, announced it has begun placing warning labels on graphic videos posted to its site. The warnings placed over flagged images and videos warn users that the content might “shock,…
Facebook still aces social media charts
A recent survey carried out by US-based global thinktank Pew Research Centre has culminated into a verdict pronouncing Facebook as the leader of social media and that elders are increasingly adopting the…
Zuckerberg starts book club on Facebook to fulfill New Year’s resolution
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s CEO, has created a page of the social networking site as a step towards fulfilling his new year’s resolution of reading a book every 15 days and called it…
Facebook apologises for ‘Year in Review’ timeline feature
Facebook has apologised acknowledging the fact that its “Year in Review” app has revived unpleasant memories of some of its users. The recently rolled out “Year In Review” feature automatically compiles a…
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…
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…
Brits’ interest in social networking dropping fast, new report claims
Social media usage has dropped across a number of countries, with UK accounting for the greatest decline, new report claims. According to a recent survey conducted by U.K. telecoms regulator Ofcom, using…
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…