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Is Nigeria the next Silicon Valley?

(ENTREPRENEUR NEWS) The West-African country of Nigeria has an up-and-coming tech industry, and even Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has noticed.

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Take it from a teen: This is where we spend our time on social media

(SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS) Attention brands: this teenager hit it on the head where the cool kids are (virtually) hanging out.

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Business News

WhatsApp sharing information with Facebook – quick, act shocked!

(BUSINESS NEWS) WhatsApp is sharing your data with Facebook after pretending to promise not to.

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Tech News

Unemployed? Let JobPal the Facebook chatbot score you a job

(TECH NEWS) Facebook messenger app, JobPal helps job seekers find listings in their area through chat.

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Business Entrepreneur

What Facebook’s Julie Zhuo says about big companies vs. startups

(ENTREPRENEUR NEWS) A new breed of classic job-search duel has sprouted up between startups and big companies.

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Business News

What is Facebook’s mysterious compound “Area 404”?

(BUSINESS NEWS) Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, has recently received a new addition. The company has opened a massive, 22,000 square...

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Business Marketing

Which celeb’s social media posts make the most bank? It’s not a Kardashian…

(SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING) The queen of social media's promotional posts make over a half of a million dollars each. So, who is...

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How Facebook is a lot like AOL, circa 1994

(SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS) Once you’re on the Facebook platform, they want to make sure you never have to leave their protective walls...

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Stats on Facebook’s reaction buttons (and why it matters for your brand)

(SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS) Now that we've had some time with Facebook's reaction buttons - are people actually using them? And why does...

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Tell Jarvis to remind you of stuff on Facebook #productivity

Jarvis is one of the first integrated chat bots for Facebook messenger and will handle your reminders for you. Yeahyurrr!

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Facebook 360 degree photos finally roll out

Looks like Facebook will continue to innovate at the intersection of social media and VR content.

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Is Facebook too big to fail? Let’s ask Yahoo…

Yahoo! used to be king of the hill, but innovation from smaller startups and a failure to adjust led to its downfall....

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What is Facebook doing that has Google shaking in their boots?

Google versus Facebook: two tech giants are facing off to dominate the internet, especially when it comes to mobile.

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85% of Facebook users watch videos without sound (are you compensating?)

If you're creating video content for Facebook, how do you compensate for most people watching without sound?

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The most viewed video on Facebook isn’t a Kardashian

I finally watched it. I had seen it shared over and over again on Facebook, but just never felt compelled to click.

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Business News

Is Buffett bolstering brands to build a Facebook competitor?

Why Warren Buffett would be interested in a declining business like Yahoo is unclear. But one thing is certain: The price is...

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Which social media platforms attract and hang on to users?

Social media giants are really good at attracting users, but who is actually keeping eyeballs and increasing in engagement? The answer might...

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Senator presses Facebook for answers on suppressing news – does it even matter?

Senator John Thune, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, opened the doors to an inquiry of Facebook’s bias...

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Opinion Editorials

Forget Facebook’s alleged bias, worry about their growing tech monopoly

Facebook is being looked at for allegations of censoring content for political reasons, which leads us to question the power they have...

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Facebook group admins will now see “auto-reported by Facebook”

Last month, quietly and without fanfare, Facebook began using an algorithm to automatically report suspicious content within a group.

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Facebook denies they suppressed conservative news

Facebook is reacting quickly and aggressively to allegations that they filter out conservative news in an effort to promote a liberal bias.

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Business Entrepreneur

Being an entrepreneur is a “dangerous fantasy,” claims tech expert

Successful startups are often fronted by men and women who finally decided to throw in the towel on a job they hate...

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Social Media

Science can say how memorable your profile picture is (or isn’t)

How memorable is your profile picture? According to science, this algorithm has performed better than any existing visual processing algorithms out there...

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You may earn cash from your Facebook posts soon

Facebook is most always finding new enhancements to add to it’s already extremely popular website and has found yet another way to...

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How to get the most from Facebook Live (when you finally get it)

Facebook Live recently launched to the general public. Here's what you need to know about the new feature and how to get...

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What’s going to happen at the F8 developer conference?

Two full days of new products, tools, interactive demos and speakers coming together for industry professionals to learn about the Facebook Universe,...

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The real (and brilliant) reason that Facebook acquired Masquerade

For a good chunk of change, Facebook acquired Masquerade, but it isn't just for the neat features. Here's the real reason.

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Business Marketing

What types of brands are crushing Facebook marketing (by like, a lot)?

Study examines what industries have the highest percentage of Facebook interactions, and how the leading industry compares to the average.

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Business Finance

Facebook meets Square: Why this integration matters for your business

Facebook and Square just got busy, and it might be the best thing that to ever happen to marketing on social media.

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Facebook to open Messenger Bot Store, could completely revolutionize ecommerce

Insider experts predict that Facebook will announce its Messenger Bot Store at this year’s F8 conference in a move that Tech Crunch...

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Television quality video coming to Facebook (big news for the big boys)

Video content reigns supreme right now, and as Facebook seeks to attract more ad dollars, it appears they'll be courting big publishers...

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How to find temporary Facebook profile picture frames and why you need them

Facebook recently introduced the ability to add a frame to your profile picture. The options vary from supporting sports teams to various...

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Facebook acquires Masquerade for Snapchatty capabilities

Facebook aquires Masquerade, the first addition in an upcoming series of video customization tools and “world class imaging technology for video”.

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Facebook releases “reactions,” research shows that users are almost ambivalent

Facebook's latest update endeavor has been to release “reactions”. Similar to smartphone emojis, reactions are ways of responding to someone’s message with...

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Creating video content for Facebook? FB can help

Stats prove that native video on Facebook is the best performing type of status update, so the social media giant is here...

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Tech News

Facebook flirts with telecom to boost wireless access in rural areas

Facebook and telecom companies are teaming up to help each other, expanding internet service to underserved areas.

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Business Marketing

Deep customer engagement potential with Facebook’s new Canvas

Facebook has introduced its newest product, Canvas. Available on iOS and Android phones, Canvas is a full-screen immersive advertising product. It was...

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Social Media

Facebook is testing it’s own browser (so visitors never leave FB)

The new, improved browser lets you input your own URL should you want to check another page without leaving the Facebook app.

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Social Media

Great news for Facebook promoters – you can now track your call-to-action buttons

There is a new section under the Facebook Insights Page that may give page owners a deeper understanding into just how active...

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Business Marketing

Facebook user stats for your marketing delight

Facebook may have started out for college students, but in today’s world, 12 years after its launch, it’s no longer just a...

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Social Media

The story behind how Facebook eventually crushed Twitter

Twitter was introduced in March 2006. That same year, in September, Facebook came along with the News Feed. The two were seminal...

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Which of your Facebook posts is pissing people off the most? [Study]

A recent survey of over 10,000 social media users reveals the five most annoying Facebook posts, as broken down by state.

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Parents on Facebook spend a LOT more than non-parents

Sitting in the dark, rocking a sleeping baby, with the soft glow of Facebook pulled up on a smartphone is today’s new...

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Facebook making contingency plans for Google relationship

As Facebook continues to be the social media kingpin, they are also making contingency plans to stay that way, just in case...

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Tech News

Zuck’s building a personal assistant out of existing tools; interested?

Every year Mark Zuckerberg challenges himself to a new resolution. The past few years have included learning to speak a different language,...

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Business News

Facebook launches tool to help you find nearby events

Facebook Events are getting a rebrand, and one of those new features is a geolocation "Events Near You". This will include suggested...

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Social Media

Facebook adds support for Apple Live photos

Facebook has just added support for Apple's Live photos, and the world just got a little more Harry Potter-esque!

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Business News

Facebook still won’t change it’s “real name” policy but adds a loophole that might work

Facebook has a strict legal name only policy, but they've recently added a small loophole that could help users who go by...

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Business News

Uber teams up with Facebook for what may be the best idea ever

Facebook has teamed up with Uber to add an in-app service for Messenger that allows users to request a ride. Drunk Facebooking...

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Facebook rolls out new feature that miiiiiight save you some time

Starting Monday, you'll be able to favorite your loved ones' (or clients') posts and they will appear, like magic, at the top...

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Tech News

Facebook finally reveals glimpse into VR plan, how your business can profit

Facebook bought Oculus Rift for a small $2 bil, and marketers have been chomping at the big to see what they could...

terrorist activity online to be reported?

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Legislation could require social media sites to report terrorist activity

In response to recent terrorist attacks abroad and at home, legislators hope that requiring social media sites to report all terrorist activity...

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Business News

Shameful cable company shames delinquent customers on public Facebook wall

How far would your business go to get money that was owed to you? One cable company in Canada started publicly shaming...

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Facebook Live Video is finally being rolled out for us non-celebrity plebeians now

This past summer, Facebook gave celebrities access to their newest creation: Live Video. Now, it's time to look under your seat (or...

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Business Marketing

Are your #hashtags hurting your social media presence?

Hashtags connect people to your social media posts -- or do they turn people away? Recent studies show that they might be...

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How Facebook is rigged to steal billions of video views from creators

Facebook profits as content creators struggle, making YouTube the clear preferred network for posting videos. But how is FB stealing billions of...

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Facebook set to launch “search profile” feature (and it actually matters)

Facebook is testing out another feature to make finding things on your profile even easier. Will you use it or will it...

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Business Articles

5 ways to attract sales this Small Business Saturday

After Black Friday comes Small Business Saturday - does your biz have the social media game down? We've got you covered if...

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Facebook introduces new app for notifications and news

Facebook has just announced the release of an additional app to help you manage everything that happens on your phone, especially your...

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How to get alerts when other governments attack your Facebook account

Would you know if other governments hacked into your Facebook account along with thousands of other Americans? Here's how to be notified...

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Why you should care that Facebook Search just got Google-ier

With Facebook Search launched, it's time to check your privacy settings as you search for strangers' take on random topics.

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Ad execs say Facebook is the most effective for social advertising

After years of testing and investing, the clear winner for social media marketing is Facebook, but where do the other platforms rank?

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Why you should give two toots about Facebook’s new “Reaction” feature

Facebook seems to be on a "new feature" binge lately. The latest feature however, is actually useful for entrepreneurs and marketing gurus.

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Tech News

Total-Apps turns your Facebook videos into fundraising machines

Facebook has long been hailed as the place to be if you have anything to sell and a new tool could make...

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Facebook Notes revamp rolls out to everyone, even you

Facebook Notes was hinted at recently, with no clues as to when it would launch for all, but the day is here....

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What data nerds found when analyzing 500 million Facebook posts

When looking at millions of Facebook posts, data nerds offer trends, and experts assert how you should respond to this study.

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Tech News

Virtual reality may soon be available on your phone

Virtual reality has become a buzz word and Facebook wants to be the next business to cash in on it by bringing...

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Sneak peek of a possible new Facebook Pages feature

Facebook has become notorious for changing up their marketing metrics, leaving users wondering what's up. However, this new feature could help page...

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Facebook pilots “M,” a Siri-esque personal assistant

Facebook M is being tested so the social network can take over yet another function of your internet life. Are you on...

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Business Marketing

Beware the Zuckerbook money-doubling machine: spotting a bad ad spend

Promises of doubling your money with Facebook ads is actually a pretty bad bet: why the "breaking even" promise of an ad...

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Facebook Notes to get a makeover, looks a little too much like Medium

Facebook Notes is being revived as a carbon copy of Medium's blogging platform - will it take off?

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Facebook’s algorithm has been updated, here’s a quick overview

Facebook has had an algorithm makeover this summer; we'd like to catch you up in a concise manner.

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Is Facebook about to take on e-commerce king, Amazon?

If your buyers are all on Facebook, this new e-commerce option soon to roll out could mean your golden egg has arrived.

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Could your credit score slip if your Facebook friends have crappy credit?

Facebook has a patent not in use yet that could alter your credit score based on your friends' scores - is it...

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Is FB piloting a “call your Facebook rep” program for Page managers?

Are Facebook reps going to be available to answer your questions about your Pages, or is this message a fluke?

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Brands are leaving Facebook in droves, should you follow?

Marketers have a love/hate relationship with Facebook, and many are publicly jumping ship. Should you do the same?

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The hidden secret features of social networks you might not know about

We all use social networks, but features change and we may miss some of the new tweaks, so here are some to...

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Facebook frustrating marketers yet again with new feature (why Likes aren’t enough anymore)

Year after year Facebook “likes” have been the definitive measure of success for marketers. This is all changing with a new feature...

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Facebook Events loophole brands should take note of

Facebook Events have been updated, creating an interesting loophole brands should know about.

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Facebook looks to appeal to YouTube users, snag more market share

Facebook makes a play to attract YouTubers, but will their efforts put a dent in Google-owned YouTube?

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Facebook makes yet another change to their algorithm

Earlier this month, Facebook changed their algorithm to improve the content that users see, now turning their attention to video.

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The science behind why we like, share, and comment on Facebook

We don’t just share, post, and like on Facebook for the fun of it; there's more to it. There's actually psychological science...

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Tech News

Facebook facial recognition doesn’t need to see your face to identify you

Facebook's facial recognition algorithm has improved so vastly that it knows you by your body shape, pose, hair, and other data points...

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Facebook allowing user to use Messenger without Facebook account

The Facebook Messenger app has been subjected to quite a bit of negative feedback from avid Facebookers now, you can use it...

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Facebook versus YouTube: who’s really winning?

Facebook and YouTube have both opened the gates to viral videos, but who's really on top? The social media giants go head-to-head...

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Facebook now supports animated GIFs – it’s not just fun and games

Facebook users rejoice: you can post animated GIF images in newsfeeds. Here's a look at how to maximize this new feature to...

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Google+ launches Collections: think Pinterest meets Facebook feed

Google+ recently launched Collections; their answer to Pinterest's organization and Facebook's live feed of information, but will it prove useful?

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Facebook Messenger app adds video calling, takes on Skype, Hangouts

Are you ready to take video calls from your clients via Facebook Messenger or talk to your kids at college through Facebook?...

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Even big brands are losing Facebook Likes, so what gives?

As Facebook continues to change, even the biggest of brands are losing Facebook Likes, so how can you keep your own numbers...

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Millions use Facebook, but don’t think they use the Internet. Huh?

Millions of people say that they use Facebook, but not the internet, according communications surveys conducted in several nations worldwide. Wuuut?

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Get insight into your competitiors’ Facebook marketing campaigns

Get the inside scoop on your competition's Facebook marketing campaigns so you can see if you're spending too much or too little...

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Read Facebook messages without anyone knowing

Dread reading Facebook messages because your friends or followers will know the instant you open it? A new tool lets you read...

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Riff is Facebook’s answer to Periscope and Meerkat

With the popularity of Twitter's Periscope, it's not surprising that Facebook wants to give them a run for their money with their...

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Is Google set to “borrow” Facebook’s tools for advertisers?

Google is rumored to be developing a marketing platform very similar to Facebook's Custom Audiences. Why are they doing it and will...

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Which social networks have the most user engagement these days?

To get the most out of your efforts on social networks, it helps to know where the users are paying attention and...

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Facebook messenger takes notes from WeChat

Facebook Messenger wants to do more than just facilitate conversation and is looking to WeChat for inspiration.

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Is Facebook testing out new phone app?

Facebook seems to be keeping the idea of a Facebook Phone alive, only with a new spin: a Facebook Phone app? It's...

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Opinion Editorials

How Facebook’s efforts will inevitably help prevent suicides

Facebook has seriously upped their game when it comes to the mental health and safety of their users.

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Social Media

Facebook improves features to “for sale” groups

Facebook improves selling features for groups, giving Craigslist and eBay a little more competition.

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Pay attention: Facebook launches AMBER alerts within your newsfeed

In a non-invasive way, Facebook has added AMBER Alerts to all users' newsfeeds, so pay attention to the faces of victims to...

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Facebook Data Visualizer helps you understand your own stats

(Social Media) The new Facebook Data Visualizer does an interesting job of digging into your own account and reporting in a way...

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Is LinkedIn about to become even more like Facebook?

(Social Media) LinkedIn is making some changes to their platform, and it feels pretty Facebook-y to us, what do you think?

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Facebook at Work to launch and compete with LinkedIn?

(Social Media) It has leaked that Facebook is working on a LinkedIn competitor, Facebook at Work - will you use it?

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Facebook bought Instagram for $1B; it’s already worth $35B

(Social Media) Instagram has gone from a $1B to $35B company in just two years, making big moves and paving the path...

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Instagram adds new filters, surpasses Twitter’s size

(Social Media) Instagram just announced it has over 300 million users and with this update, they also plan to crack down on...

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Is Facebook about to add a DISLIKE button?

(Social Media) Facebook's founder opens up about the company's position on the long-requested DISLIKE button, because we all hate clicking "LIKE" when...

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Facebook flub: missing third option for policy change notification

Facebook made some changes recently, but their execution fell short, leaving some users in the dark - are you doing the same?...

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Zuckerberg explains why you’re now forced to download Messenger

(Social Media) In a confusing interview, Zuckerberg "clarifies" why if you want to see your Facebook Inbox messages, you have to download...

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Tech News

The war between Facebook and Google: who will win?

(Tech News) Two tech giants have been waging war against each other, here's a look at how they stack up against each...

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Facebook “Rooms” app aimed at anonymity, may feel familiar

(Social Media) Facebook releases a new iOS app called Rooms in an effort to allow people to anonymously discuss their favorite subjects.

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Facebook Stickers now available in comments: why I care about this crap

(Social Media) Facebook Stickers are now ready for their primetime debut, but why would someone like me actually care about something so...

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Tech News

Is Facebook’s Messenger app poised to compete with PayPal?

(Tech News) According to recently leaked information, Facebook's Messenger app has the framework in place to allow you to send and receive...

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Facebook is testing out self destructing status updates

(Social Media) Who has access to Facebook's test of self destructing status updates and how does this advantage the social media giant?

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Facebook rolling out more profile changes

(Social Media) Facebook is rolling out additional changes that will effect the way your "about me" section is presented.

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10 social media facts you might not know

(Social Media) Ten facts about social media that you probably don't know, but definitely should.

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Opinion Editorials

How Facebook, Twitter, Instagram could instantly improve their features

(Editorial) Facebook, Twitter and the like are all lacking in features, but there's one place that is pointing them in the right...

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Business Marketing

Flashing cash on Facebook: why some people really don’t know it’s spam

(Business Marketing) You may scroll right past Facebook posts or users that flash cash and recruit "leaders" into their "team," but others...

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Facebook launches Slingshot to compete with Snapchat, but will it catch on?

(Social Media) After a major leak of the app last week, Facebook has officially launched Slingshot which is similar to Snapchat but...

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Did Facebook really give up on auto-sharing? Kind of.

(Social Media) Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg once dreamed of frictionless sharing wherein everything we do online is shared on our timelines, but...

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Facebook changes default privacy settings

(Social Media) Facebook has updated the privacy settings for the account defaults, but it is not a privacy fail-safe; you still need...

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Why job hunters today have more luck on Facebook than LinkedIn

(Social Media) Job hunters today are having more luck on Facebook, but not because of any major change, but because brands are...

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What is no longer working in social media: 2014 edition

(Social Media) With a constantly evolving list of features, shifting culture, and new practices, what worked last year on social media may...

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Tech News

Facebook wants to bring internet everywhere with drones and lasers

(Tech News) Facebook has unveiled a concept to use drones and lasers to bring better connectivity to nations with slow internet so...

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Tech News

Comic explains all you need to know about Facebook for your face

(Tech News) Facebook has acquired Oculus Rift (virtual reality headset) company for $2 billion, and businesses shouldn't assume it doesn't impact them.

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Facebook’s new news feed means new image sizes, here are the details

(Social Media) Facebook has launched a new look for news feeds, which means new requirements for image sizes so that your pages...

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Tech News

Private chat on WhatsApp for Android may not have been so private

(Tech News) WhatsApp on Android is said to have a workaround for hackers and developers that allows private chat logs to be...

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One Facebook post costs a Florida man $80,000

(Social Media) Facebook and other social networks are home to endless venting sessions, but in one case, it cost a family $80,000....

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5 WhatsApp alternatives for those who don’t trust Facebook

(Social Media) Although WhatsApp will remain a standalone app despite Facebook buying them for billions, some people don't trust Facebook and are...

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Facebook acquires Whatsapp for a whopping $16 billion

(Social Media) Facebook has acquired Whatsapp for a ton of dough, but why, and what does this mean for the two companies?

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Opinion Editorials

500M reasons to hate Facebook, but I really only have one

(Social Media) Facebook is a target of love and hate, but there is one problem Facebook introduces into the web ecosystem that...

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Vlogger says he has proof that Facebook’s ad program is a fraud

(Social Media) Facebook has upset businesses by showing the status updates on their Pages to fewer people unless they pony up, but...

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How Facebook is pushing businesses into the arms of Google+

(Social Media) Facebook has made changes to their algorithm, but most businesses still have no idea why their Page is failing, and...

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Lawsuit alleges Facebook “Likes” pages for you without consent

(Social Media) Facebook is in hot water for a major privacy breach, allegedly "liking" Facebook pages for you by mining links in...

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Pinterest is now more popular than Twitter and Instagram

(Social Media) Pew Research has unveiled new social media stats, reporting that Pinterest is gaining dramatic ground as Twitter slips. Meanwhile, almost...