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Facebook's ad business weakens in nations hit by COVID-19

Facebook's ad business weakens in nations hit by COVID-19

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

In Italy, specifically, Facebook has seen up to 70 per cent more time spent across its apps since the crisis arrived in the country. Instagram and Facebook Live views doubled in a week.

Instagram ‘Ghar Pe Raho’ stickers now on app; Here is how to use them

Instagram ‘Ghar Pe Raho’ stickers now on app; Here is how to use them

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

After WhatsApp and Messenger, Facebook has introduced new stickers on Instagram to spread awareness about the importance of staying home during the coronavirus crisis. The new Instagram stickers are already available to all Android and iOS users.

Facebook, Instagram reduce video quality in Europe

Facebook, Instagram reduce video quality in Europe

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

In India, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has written to over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms to ensure smooth video streaming across the country as people are staying indoors and taking to work-from-home amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Govt sends second notice to Facebook, CA; seeks response by May 10

Govt sends second notice to Facebook, CA; seeks response by May 10

Wed, Apr 25, 2018

Taking a tough stance against Cambridge Analytica's "cryptic response" to its first notice, the government has again sent notices to both the British data analytics firm and Facebook, confronting them with additional questions on potential misuse of data. It has asked Facebook to list out security architecture proposed to be created by the company "so that data concerning Indians are not pilfered or manipulated again for extraneous purposes including to influence the elections"

You can't opt out of ads if on Facebook but can control them

You can't opt out of ads if on Facebook but can control them

Tue, Apr 24, 2018

According to Rob Goldman, Vice President, Ads at Facebook, you can decide which of your profile fields you want used for ad targeting in the Information section under "About You." "You can remove yourself from interests under `Interests` and categories under `Your Categories

Facebook photos, videos, posts remove function: social network to make big changes

Facebook photos, videos, posts remove function: social network to make big changes

Tue, Apr 24, 2018

The move to involve Facebook users more on standards for removing content comes as the social network fends off criticism on an array of fronts, including handling of people's data, spreading "fake news," and whether politics has tinted content removal decisions.

Data breach: Facebook's damage limitation drive hits trouble in Germany

Data breach: Facebook's damage limitation drive hits trouble in Germany

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

Facebook has been at the centre of controversy over suspected Russian manipulation of the 2016 U.S. presidential election via its platform, and the leak of personal data of 87 million users to a political consultancy that advised Donald Trump`s team. A German data privacy regulator said it was opening a non-compliance procedure against Facebook in relation to the data leak to the consultancy, Cambridge Analytica, that was exposed a month ago.

WhatsApp update for group: Now, get this powerful feature; see what you can do with it

WhatsApp update for group: Now, get this powerful feature; see what you can do with it

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

The new WhatsApp feature is available as WAbeta Info say Android version 2.18.116 and iOS version 2.18.41, says a report on WAbeta Info, the feature is available as Android version 2.18.116 and iOS version 2.18.41.

Facebook not yet ready with digital payments on Messenger in India

Facebook not yet ready with digital payments on Messenger in India

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Facebook has no plans as of now to bring digital payment facility to its Messenger application in India, informed sources said on Thursday. "There are currently no tests planned for recharges or peer-to-peer payments on Messenger in India," the sources told IANS.

Now, on WhatsApp, pay and send money; here is how

Now, on WhatsApp, pay and send money; here is how

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

WhatsApp pay feature has already gone live in India, and is available in Android beta 2.18.113 version.

Facebook hit with class action suit over facial recognition tool

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

Facebook also contends it has been very open about the tool since its inception and allows users to turn it off and prevent themselves from being suggested in photo tags. The technology was suspended for users in Europe in 2012 over privacy fears. Also yesterday, Facebook confirmed that it collected information from people beyond their social network use.

Facebook fuels broad privacy debate by tracking non-users

Facebook fuels broad privacy debate by tracking non-users

Sun, Apr 15, 2018

Privacy concerns have swamped Facebook since it acknowledged last month that information about millions of users wrongly ended up in the hands of political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, a firm that has counted U.S. President Donald Trump`s 2016 electoral campaign among its clients. Zuckerberg said on Wednesday under questioning by U.S. Representative Ben Luján that, for security reasons, Facebook also collects "data of people who have not signed up for Facebook"

What is Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg salary? Find out here

What is Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg salary? Find out here

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

About 83 percent of the compensation represented security-related expenses, while most of the rest were tied to Mark Zuckerberg`s personal usage of private aircraft. Facebook founder Zuckerberg spent much of last year travelling after he pledged to visit all the U.S. states that he had not previously been to

My data has harvested, sold by Cambridge Analytica, says Mark Zuckerberg

My data has harvested, sold by Cambridge Analytica, says Mark Zuckerberg

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

Cambridge Analytica compromised personal information of approximately 87 million users, half a million of whom were from India. The American people are concerned about how Facebook protects and profits from its users' data, lawmakers said. Beginning this Monday, Facebook has started to notify those users whose data have been breached.

French brand Thomson tunes back into India’s growing TV market

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

Thomson announced three products announced on Thursday, with price a range of Rs 13,490-Rs 27,999. All the products are smart TVs with access to all kind of internet applications, he said. One of the products — Thomson 43 UHD 4K Smart TV, comes with default APK Gmail, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Netflix.

Facebook to reward people reporting data abuse

Facebook to reward people reporting data abuse

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

The Data Abuse Bounty is inspired by the existing bug bounty programme that the company uses to uncover and address security issues and it would help Facebook identify violations of its policies.

Facebook is not a monopoly, going through a 'philosophical shift': Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook is not a monopoly, going through a 'philosophical shift': Mark Zuckerberg

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

Wearing a dark suit and tie instead of his typical T-shirt and jeans, Mark Zuckerberg remained largely unruffled and serious as senators questioned him. But some senators did provoke a reaction.

Tobacco products promoted on Facebook despite restrictive policies

Tobacco products promoted on Facebook despite restrictive policies

Mon, Apr 09, 2018

In a comparison of the pages' content with Facebook policies covering commerce, page content and paid advertising, the study showed numerous instances of conflict with the rules. Inconsistencies and unexplained changes to some of the policies made it unclear exactly how those rules apply.

Cheryl Sandberg breaks silence, says Facebook could find more data breaches

Cheryl Sandberg breaks silence, says Facebook could find more data breaches

Sat, Apr 07, 2018

Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said the company is doing audits, but warned it could find more data breaches. "I am not going to sit here and say that we're not going to find more because we are," Sandberg said in an interview to NBC. Sandberg stressed that Facebbook "cared about privacy all along

WhatsApp says it collects very little data and every message is end to end encrypted

WhatsApp says it collects very little data and every message is end to end encrypted

Sat, Apr 07, 2018

WhatsApp was responding to concerns by experts that the popular instant messaging service with over 200-million active users in India might not be as secure as being claimed. Questions were also being raised over certain provisions of the user agreement wherein most of its wrongdoings would go un-remedied and un-challenged . "WhatsApp collects very little data and every message is end-to-end encrypted. Contrary to recent comments in the media, we are not keeping track of the friends and family you have messaged," a WhatsApp spokesperson told PTI

Facebook fallout: RBI asks all payment system operators to store data in India

Facebook fallout: RBI asks all payment system operators to store data in India

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

The spotlight on data security comes at a time when social media giant Facebook has faced a global backlash over breach of user data. The operators will be given six months' time to comply with the directive of the central bank.

Facebook's major focus elections in India, US, Pakistan: Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook's major focus elections in India, US, Pakistan: Mark Zuckerberg

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Several Indian states like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are scheduled to go for polls this year and the general elections are due in a little over a year from now. A day earlier, Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook had taken big steps by taking down Russia's Internet Research Agency (IRA) pages that were targeting the US.

Google bans cryptocurrency mining extensions on Chrome

Google bans cryptocurrency mining extensions on Chrome

Tue, Apr 03, 2018

After Facebook and Twitter, Google has cracked down on malicious cryptocurrency mining extensions on its Chrome platform. Until now, Google Chrome`s web policy permitted cryptocurrency mining in extensions as long as it is the extension`s single purpose and the user is adequately informed about the mining behaviour.

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