Facebook says Messenger Kids app introducing kids to adult strangers was a technical error
The FTC is yet to make any comment on this particular case.
Japan outlines rules to rein in big tech monopolies
The push for more regulation comes down to preventing Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon from abusing user data they collect, and the market position this data gives them.
2020 Democrats spend over $100 in Facebook ads to get each $1 donation, driving ad prices through the roof
Even the candidates that have positioned themselves as being anti-Facebook are spending big on the platform.
Facebook admits that the “Unlink Account” feature won’t really unlink your Facebook and Instagram accounts
The spokesperson said that Facebook and Instagram’s shared infrastructure makes it impossible to separate these accounts.
Imgur now requires users to hand over their phone number to create an account
In this age of greater focus on privacy, the impact that it could have on new signups is not yet known.
Facebook suspends popular meme page for posting a pro-Infowars meme
First they came for Alex Jones. Then they came for the Infowars memes.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says “big tech has gotten too powerful a force” and should be broken up
“Competition forces companies to make good products and be the best at it, and not just say; we’ve got you trapped!” Wozniak said.
Government of Tonga threatens to block all access to Facebook
The country wants to kill rumors about its monarchy.
Bernie Sanders outlines plans to tackle Google-Facebook ad duopoly
Sanders says Google and Facebook have harmed media.
Facebook reportedly developing messaging app Threads that automatically shares real-time location data
The app could potentially allow Facebook to mine even more highly personal data from its users.
Facebook revokes API keys to scheduler marketing partner Social Report
Facebook revoked the keys to Social Report without telling the company why. All of the clients who use the tool saw their posts disappear.
How the ePrivacy Regulation could impact digital marketing
It would repeal the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive 2002 (ePrivacy Directive) and is lex specialis to the General Data Protection Regulation.












