David Marcus is stepping down from the board of directors at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, citing his new assignment at Facebook leading the social media giant’s blockchain strategy.
Facebook sued for misleading investors before stock plunge
Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg were sued on Friday in what could be the first of many lawsuits over a …
Facebook shares plummet over slow growth
Facebook shares took a hit after the world’s biggest social network reported weaker-than-expected user growth in the first full quarter since being rocked by a series of scandals on data privacy.
Facebook wants more people to watch videos together
Facebook has announced that it is launching Watch Party to all Groups around the globe. Watch Party is a new way for people to watch videos on Facebook together in real-time
Facebook to open new offices for 6,000 employees
Facebook has reportedly announced that it would double its presence in London, acquiring nearly 600,000 square feet (56,000 square metres) of office space across two buildings in King’s Cross
Facebook’s Zuckerberg becomes world’s third richest person
Move over Warren Buffett: Facebook’s Zuckerberg now world’s third richest person
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth, Bloomberg reported.
Facebook data misuse investigation broadens: report
The federal probe into Facebook’s data breach incident with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica has broadened focus on the actions and statements of the tech giant.
Revealed: The Facebook posts World Cup fans have liked the most this summer
In the MENA region, over 11 million users on Facebook discussed the Egyptian National Team, while more than 10 million discussed the Moroccan team.
Facebook’s latest move a game-changer for cryptocurrencies
Facebook’s on Wednesday has reversed its controversial ban on cryptocurrency ads and will now allow some preapproved advertisers to promote crypto businesses and services, like exchanges.
After building an online empire, Facebook dabbles in print media
Facebook on Tuesday launched a quarterly print magazine called Grow aimed at business leaders and execs.
Facebook to equip aspiring ad professionals with digital skills
Facebook has announced a partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) at the American University in Dubai, to launch a dedicated Blueprint programme.
Facebook adds Arabic in iOS version
Arabic is widely spoken amongst the 169 million people who use Facebook every month in the MENA region on mobile.
Facebook the most intimate brand: UAE millennials
Skype dominates Apps and Social Platforms industry while Facebook ranks as the most intimate brand among millennials in the UAE, according to MBLM’s 2018 Brand Intimacy Study.
Facebook bug changes privacy settings of 14M users
Facebook said a software glitch changed the settings of some 14 million users, potentially making some posts public regardless of their previous privacy settings.
Facebook is on the look out for ‘fake news’ fact checkers
Facebook has advertised for “news credibility specialists” to fact-check content that appears on its site, after accusations of bias and the ongoing controversy over fake news.
Facebook scraps “Trending” topics feature
Facebook has recently announced that it will remove the ‘Trending’ topics feature that compiles popular news from its social network.
Facebook to remove ‘Trending’ topics feature
Facebook has announced that it will remove the ‘Trending’ topics feature that compiles popular news from its social network, as …
Qualcomm, Facebook team up to deliver high-speed Internet
Qualcomm through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies and Facebook announced they are working together to deliver high-speed internet connectivity with Facebook’s Terragraph technology through the development of a multi-node wireless system based on 60GHz technology from Qualcomm Technologies.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg to face EU parliament over data use
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly agreed to meet with leaders from the European Parliament to answer questions about the improper use of millions of users’ data by a political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.