Facebook may face record FTC fine over data privacy violations: Report
The FTC has yet to make a final determination on a fine or publicize the findings of its investigation into Facebook.
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Facebook users unaware of how their personal data is used for ad-targeting purposes: Study
A majority of Facebook users are unaware that the social media platform records a list of their interests for ad-targeting purposes.
Snap shares hit by second CFO exit in a year
Stone became the second finance chief to leave the Snapchat operator in a year.
Apple spends $150M on United Airlines annually, leaked documents show
Photos of a United Airlines promotional banner revealed the tech giant books 50 business class seats to Shanghai, China, every day.
Facebook to invest $300M in news initiatives after misinformation backlash
The company said the investments are meant to help local journalists with basic newsgathering needs and stabilize the business models of local outlets over time.
Ocasio-Cortez, left-leaning politicians dominate Twitter talk
President Trump, however, still holds the top spot among influential politicians.
Facebook, Twitter consult with conservative groups to combat bias
“Bulls & Bears” panel on how Facebook and Twitter hired right-leaning groups in order to help them referee political speech.
Mark Cuban urges Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to avoid this 'bad habit'
The congresswoman engaged in a war of words with House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) last weekend.
Eagles fans Venmo Bears kicker Cody Parkey after missed field goal
Dozens of Eagles fans used online payment platform Venmo to “thank” Parkey for his missed kick with small amounts of cash.
Mark Zuckerberg halts Facebook share sales amid stock rout: Report
Facebook shares lost more than 25 percent in 2018, the first down year since the company went public in 2012.
Did 2018 usher in a creeping tech dystopia?
More awaits us in 2019.
Facebook to refund advertisers over child porn ad support
Apps linking to inappropriate chats were reportedly supported by ads run by Facebook and Google’s ad networks.
Instagram receives 'insta-gripe' from users with accidental test of tap-through feature
Many users expressed their dismay on Twitter.
Facebook addicts: Users reluctant to deactivate, even for pay
Users appear unbothered by privacy concerns.
Facebook poised for 2019 comeback, noted short-seller says
The social media platform maintains a base of 2.2 billion active users, even as the fallout from various scandals drove share prices down about 30 percent for the year.
Jerry Seinfeld tops highest-paid comedian list again
But Kevin Hart is giving him a run for his money.
Pinterest readies itself for early 2019 IPO
Pinterest could achieve a valuation in the public market at or in excess of $12 billion.
Washington DC sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine’s lawsuit against Facebook and the report that Facebook made exceptions to privacy rules in order to provide user information to business partners.
Facebook sued for Cambridge Analytica scandal by District of Columbia
The lawsuit was announced on Wednesday.
Top 10 box office hits of 2018
To no one’s surprise, Marvel ruled the theaters this year.