Facebook adds macOS-compatible USB security keys for cryptographic account security

As part of a security and privacy revamp, Facebook is offering users worried about their privacy and potential account compromises a new authentication procedure, one that relies upon a physical security key to perform extra authentication before an account can be accessed.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 8

Apple reportedly close to joining Partnership on AI industry group to boost Siri, other tech

Apple could help further research efforts in the field of artificial intelligence in the future, with a report claiming it will be joining the Partnership on AI, a non-profit group that counts, Google, Facebook, other major tech companies in its membership.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 5

Facebook undertaking limited testing of ads inside Messenger iPhone app

With the News Feed largely full, Facebook will soon start testing ads in its Messenger app for mobile devices including the iPhone and iPad, the company revealed on Wednesday.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

WhatsApp backdoor defeats end-to-end encryption, potentially allows Facebook to read messages [u]

The security of the Facebook-owned WhatsApp messaging service may not be as strong as previously believed, with a reported discovery of a backdoor that potentially allows Facebook see the contents of encrypted messages [updated with statement from WhatsApp].

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 10

Facebook plots mid-video ads in bid to take on YouTube

Facebook is reportedly preparing to test "mid-roll" advertising spots in non-live videos, in a move that would finally allowing video publishers to make serious revenue — if potentially at the expense of turning off some viewers.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Facebook Messenger for iOS updates with group video chats & 3D masks

Facebook on Monday updated the iOS, Android, and Web versions of Messenger with group video chats, attempting to steal some of the thunder away from recent sensation Houseparty.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Facebook says Instant Articles views misreported on iPhone, promises new numbers

Facebook on Friday admitted that it accidentally underreported the number of iPhone hits on some Instant Articles content between Sept. 20 and Nov. 30. potentially affecting both publishers and advertisers.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Instagram steps into live streaming as Facebook upgrades live feeds with 360 views

Instagram on Monday launched live video streaming for all users in the U.S., while its parent company, Facebook, added 360-degree video support for its own streams — though initially in a limited capacity.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Facebook launches Instant Games on Messenger for iOS, Android & Web

Facebook on Tuesday launched Instant Games, a series of titles that can be played in the Messenger iOS and Android apps, or through the company's website.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Facebook enables push advertising through Messenger chats

People using Facebook may soon start to receive advertising via Messenger, though only under limited circumstances, the company's VP of messaging products announced this week.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 9

Facebook updates iOS app with food & ticket purchases, new Recommendations system & more

Facebook on Wednesday ushered in a series of changes to its main iOS app, with a focus on getting people to use it to interact with local businesses.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Facebook adds Apple TV & Chromecast support to Web and iOS videos

Facebook on Thursday officially rolled out support for streaming videos to an Apple TV or Google Chromecast, making it easier to watch them on bigger screens.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Facebook launches Slack competitor Workplace with iOS, Android & Web apps

Facebook on Monday officially introduced Workplace, a long-in-testing collaboration tool for businesses and other organizations, aimed at challenging similar offerings from the likes of Slack.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Facebook Oculus update lowers hardware requirements, promises social experiences

Facebook has unveiled the next steps in the Oculus virtual reality platform, including a sneak peek at a wireless version of the Oculus Rift, and an initiative to lower the hardware requirements needed to use the system to specs already exceeded by Apple's 4K and 5K Retina iMac lines.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Facebook Messenger turns on promised end-to-end chat encryption

Facebook on Tuesday launched end-to-end encryption for all users of its Messenger mobile app, though the option isn't on by default, and comes with some other limitations.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

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