Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is planning on expanding its Altoona campus in Iowa by announcing that it has applied for planning permission to construct a second local data center named "Altoona 2". Facebook’s Altoona campus is the home to a local data center that is nearing the end of … [Read more...]
Facebook announces partnership with Storyful to create real-time news feed, FB Newswire
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) has announced a new co-operation with Storyful to create a page of real time news that will rival Twitter and Reddits' stranglehold on live commentary of breaking news. The page called FB Newswire is going to be open to the general public, but is primarily … [Read more...]
Facebook stock trader purchases 30,000 – 8 month put options costing $8.3 million
With Facebook’s earning due out on Wednesday, there has been a significant amount of activity on the market. One trader in particular, seems to have a dim view of Facebook’s financial future and has bought 30,000 8 month put options. The trade, which is one of the biggest Facebook … [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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
Facebook and Twitter fight to cash in on TV advertising
As it stands, Facebook Inc., (NASDAQ:FB) is not satisfied with taking over the mobile and wireless world, it seems they want to be at the forefront of all media, and that includes earning a piece of TV advertising spend. David Lawenda, Facebook's head of U.S. advertising sales shared, … [Read more...]
Facebook ends support for Windows Messenger just after announcing the end of email service
Despite 5-star reviews and a million users, Facebook Inc., (NASDAQ:FB) has decided to end support of Facebook Messenger for Windows. In a message sent to users, Facebook asserted, "We’re sorry, but we can no longer support Facebook Messenger for Windows, and it will stop working on … [Read more...]
Facebook: Dominating presence in the mobile world
Only two short years ago, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) was having a difficult time convincing people to invest in its stock after its IPO. Investors saw what happened to Zynga, once an Internet darling, having been ransacked by mobile gaming. However, Mark Zuckerberg was not going to … [Read more...]
Facebook email – not to be confused with chat, messages or messenger will be discontined
Recently, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) announced that it is putting an end to its @facebook.com email service. The question is, did you even realize Facebook had an email service? Unless you are an avid Facebook user, you probably did not. The email service was offered to users upon sign … [Read more...]
Can Facebook learn from Priceline’s growth strategies
During a time when Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) wants to prove it is still a growth company, it stuns Wall Street with the $19 billion acquisition of instant-messaging application WhatsApp. While the purchase brought along 450 million users, the main reason for the buy is for an … [Read more...]
