Digital Trends Live: Fandango buys Vudu, Sonos streams music, and more
On this Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech stories, including Facebook banning events that violate social distancing, an Amazon walkout, and more.
Facebook map shows you where people are reporting coronavirus symptoms
Facebook posted an interactive map which tracks how many people say they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, by U.S. county
Australia will force Facebook and Google to share ad revenue with local media
Australia will force Facebook and Google to share ad revenue with media companies -- one of the first times the companies will have to pay for content they use.
Facebook, Google coronavirus surveys may soon predict outbreaks, researchers say
Data from surveys run on Facebook and Google could be used to track and even predict the spread of coronavirus, according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon.
Facebook to take on Twitch and YouTube with a stand-alone gaming app
Facebook Gaming is ramping up its efforts with a new, stand-alone Android and iOS app that will let users easily discover, stream, and watch live gameplay.
It’s time for Instagram to fully embrace the desktop
Instagram now allows users to send direct messages from their desktop. But why stop there? We say it's time for Instagram to offer a full desktop experience.
Facebook’s newest reaction is a virtual hug
One of Facebook's most request reactions — a hug — is rolling out in the form of an icon called Care.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook fights misinformation, TikTok’s parental controls
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top trending tech topics, including Facebook’s updates to fight misinformation, and TikTok's parental controls.
Facebook cancels all large, in-person events through June 2021
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will cancel all of its large events through June 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook-backed Libra cryptocurrency is scaling back its plans
Updates include shifting from an open global financial network to offer both single-currency and multi-currency coins that would be tied to local currencies.
Facebook will alert you if you’ve seen coronavirus misinformation
Facebook announced Thursday it will alert users who have interacted with harmful misinformation related to the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19.
Trump says Silicon Valley execs will join ‘Opening the Country’ council
The Opening the Country Council's tech group will include Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Apple's Tim Cook, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.
Facebook rolls out Quiet Mode with muted notifications for people taking a break
Facebook has started rolling out Quiet Mode, a feature that mutes notifications and discourages people from using the app within a certain time frame each day.
Digital Trends Live: Play Station 5 controller, Tiger King interview, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech, including the PS5 controller design, an interview with John Finlay of "Tiger King," and more.
Facebook shares location data with coronavirus researchers
Facebook released new location data tools, which it named Disease Prevention Maps, to help researchers working to understand and overcome the new coronavirus.
How to use Facebook Messenger without a Facebook account
Thankfully, it's pretty easy to use Facebook Messenger without going all in on the social network. Here's how to use Messenger without a Facebook account.
You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop
Facebook's Messenger app has long competed with other chat services, its latest desktop version features free video and text chat, as well as Dark Mode.
How to view Instagram Stories on your computer
Stories can give you insightful glimpses into others' lives. Here's how to feed your addiction and view Instagram Stories on your computer through the website.
This Facebook feature can help you help others in pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Facebook has activated its Community Help feature that gives people a way to offer assistance, and ask for it, too.
Facebook’s new Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips, resources
Facebook's Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips on how people may stay connected with their loved ones, while also warning against scammers.
Zoom iOS app will no longer send data to Facebook following backlash
Zoom's iOS app was sending some data about users to Facebook, which was not made clear in the app's privacy policy. Now the app has been updated.
The coronavirus crisis makes it clear: We’re not ready for an online-first world
With countries in lockdown, people are now increasingly relying on the internet for work and play, but this foray into an online-first world is not going well.
Tech firms donate 10 million face masks stockpiled after California wildfires
Apple and Facebook will donate more than 9.7 million masks to medical workers to combat the coronavirus. The firms stockpiled the maks after the 2019 wildfires.
Facebook usage is soaring due to coronavirus lockdowns
Facebook says it's seeing usage growth on an "unprecedented" scale, driven mainly by people currently in lockdown due to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Facebook’s new, faster desktop design is here. Here’s how to access it
Facebook's desktop redesign is rolling out -- but the update isn't just about looks. The new desktop site is faster and has a dark mode for nighttime scrolling.
Credible coronavirus information will live at the top of Facebook’s newsfeed
Facebook's Coronavirus Information Center sources updates from the World Health Organization and other health authorities to post articles, videos, and advice.
Facebook bug caused valid coronavirus articles to be marked as spam
A Facebook bug temporarily filtered out legitimate articles about the coronavirus, blocking links to news sites and preventing people from sharing the content.
Frank Turner’s coronavirus concert livestream cut short by Facebook
Singer Frank Turner had his livestream show knocked offline by Facebook as he sought to raise funds for his crew after gigs were cancelled due to COVID-19.
U.S. government and big tech want to use location data to fight coronavirus
Facebook, Google, and other tech companies are in talks with the U.S. government to examine compiling location data to follow the spread of the coronavirus.
Facebook gives employees $1,000 each to help them deal with coronavirus crisis
Facebook announced it would give each of its 45,000 full-time workers a $1,000 bonus amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, with further bonuses to come later.
WhatsApp may soon let you send disappearing messages in private chats
WhatsApp is reportedly conducting trials for a new "Delete messages" option that will let you send self-destructing messages in private conversations.
Big Tech to discuss coronavirus action at White House meeting
Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Twitter will address ways the government can work with the tech industry to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Facebook sued by Australian privacy regulator over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook is facing yet more legal issues as the Australian Information Commissioner is bringing a Federal Court lawsuit against the social media giant.
Online platforms like Facebook are losing yet another ‘infodemic’ war
With cases of Coronavirus on the rise around the globe, online platforms like Facebook and Google are struggling to stem the resulting tide of misinformation.