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Twitter for iOS Gets Reverse Chronological Feed With ‘Sparkle’ Button, Coming to Android Soon
Listening to its users, Twitter has finally revived the reverse-chronological feed for iOS devices that will come to Android soon. The original way to tweet is now available as an…
Google, Facebook Need a Regulator, Says Australian Watchdog
Australia's competition watchdog on Monday recommended tougher scrutiny and a new regulatory body to check the dominance of tech giants Facebook and Alphabet's Google in the country's online advertising and news…
2019 Elections: Facebook to Check Indian Political Ads in Build-Up to Vote
Indian advertisers wanting to run political ads on Facebook will have to confirm their identity and location to help prevent abuse of the system in the build-up to national elections,…
Myanmar Defends Twitter CEO Blasted for ‘Tone Deaf’ Tweets
Patriotic internet users in Myanmar have rushed to defend Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, whose tweets following a visit to the "beautiful" country drew global scorn for failing to mention the…
Facebook’s Menlo Park Headquarters Evacuated After Bomb Threat
A bomb threat prompted authorities on Tuesday to evacuate a building at the Silicon Valley headquarters of Facebook near San Francisco, police said, but hours after a sweep of the structure…
With an Eye on Past Problems, Facebook Expands Local Feature
Facebook is cautiously expanding a feature that shows people local news and information, including missing-person alerts, road closures, crime reports and school announcements. Called "Today In," the service shows people…
Russia Tightens Control of Anonymous Messenger Apps
Tightening its control over popular anonymous chat apps, the Russian government has approved regulations that would identify users by their cellphone numbers. The measures signed Tuesday by Prime Minister Dmitry…
Facebook Referred to Key EU Regulator Over Targeting Techniques
Britain's Information Commissioner has referred Facebook to Ireland's data watchdog, the lead authority for the social network under Europe's strict data law, over issues regarding the way it targeted and monitored its…
Facebook, Instagram Will Now Let You Limit How Much Time You Spend on the Apps
Do you worry that you, or your children, spend too much time on social media? Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday said they want to help you take control. In a…
Facebook Camera Gets Its Own Animated GIF Image Creator
When it comes to communication on social media platforms, animated GIF images are perhaps as important as emojis. These two have in a way managed to carve a language for…