News publishers complain about falling Facebook traffic
The dip comes as lawmakers push various efforts that would allow news publishers to charge big tech companies.
Facebook ($FB) is an international social media service. As part of its business, the company operates Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp among other consumer and business services. Facebook is based in Menlo Park, California.
PBS privacy lawsuit dismissed by federal judge
The plaintiff in the case previously alleged PBS gave video viewership data to Facebook parent company Meta.
Facebook parent Meta debuts subscription verification feature
Meta has launched a subscription feature that allows Facebook and Instagram users to be “verified” with a blue badge.
Meta to pull WhatsApp support on older phones
Meta Platforms will stop supporting its WhatsApp messaging service on several models of Apple iPhone and Android-powered devices by the end of the year.
Journalism bill won’t be included in defense spending measure
A controversial proposal that claims to increase competition and protection for journalism will not be included in a national defense bill.
Facebook may pull news over proposed law
Facebook parent company Meta said the social media platform may pull news content if a proposed federal law is passed.
Facebook parent Meta plans mass layoffs, report says
Facebook parent company Meta Platforms is planning mass layoffs for the first time in the company’s 18-year history, according to a report.
Facebook gave VIPs space to break rules, report says
A system designed to scrutinize the content of high-profile Facebook users instead gave VIPs a blank check to behave badly.
HD Media’s lawsuit blames Google, Facebook for its own failures
A small newspaper chain in West Virginia is making big headlines of its own after it filed a federal lawsuit last week against Facebook and Google for alleged monopolistic practices.
Parler, Gab outages cause law enforcement headaches
Social media posts help build cases and prevent crimes, but a blackout on mainstream and fringe platforms since the Capitol attack has caused serious headaches for police and prosecutors.
Facebook briefly pulls page used by Iranian state broadcaster
The Facebook page used by Iranian state-run news outlet Press TV was briefly pulled from the social media site on Tuesday.
KCRA sued in federal court over copyright infringement
A pair of photographers have filed a federal lawsuit against KCRA and other news organizations over allegations of copyright infringement.