Archive for the ‘Social Media’ Category
Michigan Passes Law To Protect Online Privacy, Especially In Social Networks
Michigan has passed a new bill which forbids any employer or school to demand the social login information from prospective employees or students.
Zuckerberg Family’s Facebook Photo Controversy Finally Settles Down
The social media was recently riddled with a discussion over Randi Zuckerberg's leaked photo and 'digital etiquettes.' The issues that sparked it has, thankfully, settled down amicably.
Facebook Tests Out Free Wi-Fi Service At Different Cafes
Facebook is testing a free wi-fi service for which it provides the routers and local businesses provide internet access. Users can then use the service by checking into that location.
User Launches Class Action Lawsuit Against Instagram
An Instagram user has now launched a class action lawsuit against Facebook over allegations of breach of contract and a number of her claims.
Facebook Starts Testing $1 Messaging Service For Contacting Non-Friends
Facebook has started testing a new feature from Friday - an $1 messaging service to contact non-friends.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Donated Nearly $500 Million To Charity
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has donated nearly $500 million to a Silicon Valley charity as a Christmas gift to promote education and health initiatives.
Facebook Plans To Launch Video Ads Inside News Feed
Facebook is planning on launching video ads within users feeds during the first half of the next year, reports Ad Age. These ads will be launched on both desktop and mobile platforms.
Instagram Backed Off From Policy Change, Won’t Sell Your Photos
On Dec 17 Instagram said, it has the right to sell user photos. But due to threat from users to dump the service, Instagram backed off from its earlier plight.
Facebook Asked By German Authorities To Quit Its Real Name Policy
German regulatory authorities have demanded from Facebook to stop requiring from its users to make use of their real names. Facebook has no plans to relent to this demand.
Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Joins Facebook Despite Official Censorship
Whereas the authorities in Iran strive hard to ban different social media websites, the country's Supreme Leader seems to have no problem in using Facebook.
Nielsen And Twitter Join Hands To Devise Social TV Ratings
Nielsen has joined hands with Twitter to create social TV ratings which will try to keep track of real-time response of viewers to different TV shows.
Facebook Updates Nearby With New Features, Lets You Find New Places
Facebook has rolled out an update to the Nearby feature on both iOS and Android apps for Facebook. The update lets you find new places based on friends' recommendations.
Amplify Can Find Social Media Conversations About You And Your Brands
Amplify is a new social media marketing tool that makes excellent use of artificial intelligence in finding conversations related to you and your brand.
Instagram CEO Agreed To $525 Million Offer From Twitter Before Going With Facebook
Facebook has bought Instagram for $1 billion. But many of us may not know that popular social networking site Twitter wanted to buy Instagram for $525 million.
