Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is starting to see real gains from reaching the 100 million user mark in India earlier this year as more and more paid advertisers are lured by access to such a large number of potential Indian consumers. The biggest draw to advertising on Facebook is the … [Read more...]
New Facebook feature “Nearby Friends” lets you track friends in real-time
If you are wondering where your Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) friends are, do not fret. Facebook is setting up a new feature called "Nearby Friends." This app uses location information so that you can track your friends in real time. If any of them are not answering your texts, at least … [Read more...]
New Trojan app named “Qadars” targeting Android phone users who visit Facebook
There is a new cyber threat for Android Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) users in the form of a Trojan app called Qadars. This is a new Tojan variant that introduces a JavaScript code directly into a users Facebook page when they open their browser. Qadars is especially dangerous as it … [Read more...]
WhatsApp may cause Facebook to violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act
Although the FTC approved the Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) acquisition of WhatsApp; it wants to make sure that WhatsApp keeps its promises of maintaining the privacy of its users. Jessica Rich, the director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, sent a letter stating: "WhatsApp … [Read more...]
Facebook has cornered the social networking market, 100 million users in India
Facebook's recent efforts at cornering the social networking market in India seem to have paid off as the company announced that it had reached 100 million users in India on Wednesday. This means India has the second highest number of active users after the United States. This is … [Read more...]
Inside sources say Facebook is in cahoots with ‘Secret’ the anonymous social networking app
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg is certainly busy at the moment. Following on from the company’s recent purchase of Oculus, there are now reports that members of Facebook’s management have been meeting with Secret, a social networking application that allows users to … [Read more...]
Epic instant messaging battle: Facebook vs. Tencent
The latest technology battle is heating up as Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) and China’s Tencent go head to head to see who can control the market in instant messaging applications. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently spent $19 billion on acquiring Whatsapp, an instant messaging … [Read more...]
Facebook algorithm changes run off another client, Eat24
It looks like Facebook Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FB) algorithm changes are starting to rifle even some of its best clients, and that includes online delivery service Eat24. In fact, Eat24 is so peeved that they plan on deleting their Facebook account permanently as of Monday at 11:59 pm … [Read more...]
Facebook’s plan for global domination includes drones, satellites and lasers
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is serious about its plans to expand the Internet to the farthest reaches of the earth. Why shouldn't it be? Although, the company claims the venture is purely altruistic, it is quite obvious that Facebook stands to gain a lot from acquiring millions of new … [Read more...]
Facebook creates new open source programming language called “Hack”
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) engineers Bryan O’Sullivan, Alok Menghrajani and Julien Verlaguet built a programming language that drives almost all of Facebook, and they have named it Hack. The language lets developers build complex websites quickly while organizing the code and keeping … [Read more...]
Facebook wants to expand their operations to Israel
On Monday, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) confirmed the appointment of Adi Soffer Teeni as the GM and director of the company’s operations there. Soffer Teeni will assist clients with marketing in Israel in addition to leading Facebook's commercial operations. Soffer Teeni is also … [Read more...]
Facebook moving forward with facial recognition technology
20 or more years ago, many Sci-Fi movies and television shows featured some version of facial recognition. For instance, you might see a spaceship captain or CEO verify their identities through a facial scanning device. All of that seemed glorious and exciting, making viewers wonder … [Read more...]
Facebook may lose COO Sheryl Sandberg to Disney in 2016
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) may soon be scrambling to replace one of its most formidable executives, COO Sheryl Sandberg. Rumors have been flying that Sandberg is one of the contenders to take over Disney CEO Bob Iger's position, if he retires in 2016. Sandberg helped turn Facebook … [Read more...]
FTC privacy complaint may nix $19 billion Facebook, WhatsApp deal
Last month, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) generated headlines after it purchased WhatsApp, a mobile-messaging startup firm, for $19 billion in cash and stocks. The deal made WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum a billionaire overnight. However, that arrangement may come to an end after a complaint was … [Read more...]
At $72 per share Facebook (FB) sets new all time high
This morning, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) broke another record; its stock passed the $72 mark. That is a 0.6% move upward before comfortably settling in at the $72 level. That is a far cry from its $18 per share debut, when it filed its IPO back in 2012. So, what is the root of the … [Read more...]
Omnicom deal sets Instagram up for big advertising profits
Instagram, a photo- and video-sharing website, has inked its very first advertising deal with an agency. Ad Age published a report Saturday that cited sources close to the situation saying Instagram signed a $100 million year-long deal with Omnicom. Both Omnicom and Facebook have … [Read more...]
2 million Facebook accounts infected with malware
It looks like Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is being hit once more with malware. Computer viruses have caused trillions of dollars in losses and continues to gain ground despite efforts to fight it from governments and the world's best tech companies. The recent malware attack has … [Read more...]
Facebook Messenger: Now available on windows phones
Finally, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) has released Facebook Messenger for Windows phone users, which can be downloaded through the Windows Phone store. The app has already been available on iOS and Android mobile devices. The release was previously announced at last weeks' Mobile … [Read more...]
Facebook will pay $200,000 annually to ensure Menlo Park community is safe
For the next three years, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) has offered to pay the city of Menlo Park, $200,000 annually for a community safety police officer. They will also pay for a new substation located near Facebook's headquarters. Despite the fact that California has the highest tax … [Read more...]
Report: Facebook is bad for your health physically and financially
A new study released by the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia Business School shows that Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) users can get a boost in self-esteem when focused on feedback from close friends and family. On the other hand, Facebook may also decrease your ability for … [Read more...]
