targeted ads Study Finds Targeted Ads Yield Minimal Revenue Boost for Publishers New research reveals that online publishers earn only 4% more from behaviorally targeted ads compared to standard non-targeted advertisements. This marginal gain highlights a massive disparity in the digital ad market, where tech giants capture the vast majority of profits.
facebook Facebook Pins Mainstream VR Hopes on the Launch of Oculus Quest Facebook releases the Oculus Quest, a streamlined VR headset designed to finally bring virtual reality to a mass audience. The tech giant faces intense pressure to prove its billion-dollar investment works as it struggles to simplify its confusing product line.
whatsapp Critical WhatsApp Spyware Flaw Patched Amid Global Surveillance Fears A severe WhatsApp vulnerability allows attackers to install spyware through missed calls, putting billions of users at risk. Facebook releases an urgent patch to block the exploit allegedly linked to the NSO Group.
facebook FTC Must Force Facebook Data Portability to Create Real Competition True market competition relies on a consumer's ability to easily leave a bad service for a better one. The author argues that the FTC should force Facebook to offer interoperable friend list exports, creating a viable escape route for users.
facebook Zuckerberg Dismisses Co-Founder Hughes' Call to Break Up Facebook Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against Chris Hughes' plea to split Facebook, arguing that breaking up the company hinders its ability to fight election interference and fund safety measures.
facebook Facebook Co-Founder Hughes Calls for Company Breakup and Zuckerberg Accountability Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes publicly urges the U.S. government to break up the social media giant, arguing that CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds too much unchecked power. Hughes states that monopolistic control over platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp stifles competition and harms society.
facebook Facebook Co-Founder Hughes Urges Regulators to Break Up Social Media Giant Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes calls for government regulators to break up the company, arguing that CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds too much unchecked power over global speech. Hughes warns that time is running out before Facebook merges its messaging platforms into a more difficult-to-divide network.
facebook Google Delivers Real Privacy Features While Facebook Offers Empty Promises Tech giants Facebook and Google both emphasize privacy in their recent keynotes, but their approaches differ drastically. Google demonstrates functional, on-device privacy upgrades while Facebook relies on vague promises to repair its damaged reputation.
facebook Facebook Pivots to Privacy to Build a Global Commerce Super App Despite relying on ad revenue from its News Feed, Facebook shifts its focus toward private, encrypted messaging and e-commerce. The company aims to transform Messenger into a WeChat-like super app that dominates global transactions.
facebook Facebook Permanently Bans Alex Jones, Farrakhan, and Other Extremists Facebook removes several high-profile figures, including Alex Jones and Louis Farrakhan, from its platforms for violating policies against hate speech and violence.
facebook Facebook Shifts Focus From News Feed to Privacy and New Features at F8 Facebook uses its F8 conference to outline a future beyond the news feed, focusing instead on privacy, Groups, and new consumer products. TechCrunch analysts break down how this pivot creates new opportunities for startups and investors.
facebook Facebook Unveils FB5 Redesign to Focus on Groups and Marketplace Facebook introduces its biggest interface change in five years, shifting focus from the News Feed to community Groups and Marketplace to repair its reputation.
facebook Facebook Updates PyTorch 1.1 to Tackle Production Environments Facebook releases PyTorch 1.1 with a strong focus on production readiness, shifting the open-source deep learning framework beyond its research roots. The update brings enhanced distributed training, TensorBoard support, and new developer tools.
instagram Instagram Tests Hidden Like Counts to Reduce User Anxiety Instagram is running a test in Canada that hides public Like counts from viewers in an effort to shift the platform's focus from a popularity contest back to genuine self-expression.
facebook Federal Regulators Fine Facebook Up To $5 Billion Over Privacy Violations Facebook faces a record-setting fine from the FTC for breaking a 2011 privacy agreement. The social media giant easily has the funds to cover the massive penalty.