Facebook Launches New Monthly Update on "Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior" Detection

Facebook has launched a new, monthly update on accounts it removed due to "coordinated inauthentic behavior" on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2020

Facebook Outlines "Smaller, Faster" Messenger on iOS

Facebook has provided an overview of its new, simplified version of Messenger, which is rolling out on iOS from this week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 3, 2020

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Facebook Adds New Listing of Political Branded Content to Highlight Paid Memes

After implementing new rules around the use of memes by political candidates, Facebook has now added a new listing of branded political content to improve transparency.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 29, 2020

Facebook's Rolling Out a New Design for Messenger Which Will See The Removal of the Discover Tab

Facebook is rolling out a new update for Facebook Messenger which looks to simplify and focus your messaging experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 29, 2020

Facebook Adds New Option to Create 3D Photos From Any 2D Image

Facebook has added a new process which can convert any 2D image into a 3D Facebook post by simulating depth.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 29, 2020

Facebook Takes Legal Action Against Data Analytics Firm for Improperly Accessing User Data

Facebook is taking an analytics firm to court over unapproved access to Facebook user profiles and information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2020

Facebook Shares Business Messaging Best Practices Based on Recent System Changes

After rolling out several new updates to is Messenger policies, Facebook has provided some new tips on how to maximize Messenger for customer communications.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2020

Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Facebook has canceled the 'in-person' component of its annual F8 developer conference, planned for May, due to coronavirus concerns. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 28, 2020

New Report Shows That 74% of People Don't Believe Tech Platforms Will Be Able to Stop Political Manipulation

A new report has shown that people don't believe digital platforms will be able to protect against political manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2020

Facebook Implements Bans on Ads Seeking to Capitalize on Coronavirus Fears

Facebook has announced a ban on ads which seek to capitalize on fears surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 27, 2020

Facebook Has Acquired VR Game Developer Sanzaru Games

Facebook has taken another forward in its VR ambitions by acquiring popular VR games developer Sanzaru Games.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 26, 2020

Facebook Provides an Update on Its Plans to Connect the World as Part of New "Inclusive Internet Index"

Facebook has outlined its plans to connect the world to the internet in response to the latest "Inclusive Internet Index" report.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 26, 2020

Facebook Announces $2 Million in Funding for Research Into Misinformation and Polarization Online

Facebook has announced a new, $2 million fund for research into the impacts of misinformation and polarization online, and how they can be addressed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 25, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Data on The Growth of Messaging as a Business Tool [Infographic]

Facebook has provided some new insights into the rising expectations of consumers in regards to messaging for business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 23, 2020

Facebook Launches New Creator Studio Mobile App

Facebook has launched a new Creator Studio app, providing more insights, editing and posting tools on the go. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2020

Facebook Considers Tougher Transparency Rules in Response to Tactics Used by Bloomberg Campaign

Facebook's improved political transparency regulations are already being put to the test, with the Bloomberg campaign testing the boundaries of what the platform will accept.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2020

Shopify Puts its Support Behind Facebook's 'Libra' Cryptocurrency

Shopify has announced that it's joining Facebook's Libra Association, renewing some optimism in the troubled cryptocurrency project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2020

Facebook Tests New Format for Separate Facebook Stories Discovery Page

Facebook is testing out a new format for its Stories discovery page, which uses larger panels for selected stories. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2020

Facebook's Testing New Color Highlighting for Links and Hashtags in Post Text

Facebook is testing a new way to display hashtags and tags in posts, highlighting them in a different color within the text.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2020

Facebook Tests Easier Access to Chronological News Feed and Other Feed Sorting Options

Facebook is testing a new option which would enable users to quickly access a reverse chronological feed of updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2020

Facebook Is Offering Free Advice and Assistance to Businesses Impacted by Australian Bushfires

Facebook will run a series of workshops in bushfire impacted communities, while it's also offering one-on-one assistance for businesses affected by the fires.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Whitepaper on Standardized Online Content Regulation

Facebook has published a new whitepaper which seeks to map the way forward in digital content oversight and regulation, implementing policies that would govern all online providers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2020

Zuckerberg Disputes Facebook's Role in Societal Division at Munich Security Conference

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has defended the platform's efforts in addressing political manipulation, while also disputing the significance of the role it played in exacerbating societal division.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 17, 2020

Facebook Implements New Rules on the Use of Memes by Political Candidates

Facebook has announced new rules relating to disclosure in memes paid for by political candidates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2020

Facebook Launches New, Pinterest-Like App Via its Experimental NPE Team

Facebook has launched another app experiment, this time focused on hobbies and gathering images of collections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2020