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Facebook Messenger now features its own lock
News Now you can lend your phone without worry about someone snooping through your Messenger app
By Justin Cupler Published
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You can now check Twitter DMs right from your timeline
News Twitter makes DMs more like Facebook messages, but users aren’t happy
By Justin Cupler Published
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Facebook pulls 50 accounts associated with Trump ally Roger Stone
News The fake accounts spent more than $300,000 in Facebook ads over the past few years
By Justin Cupler Published
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Twitter job postings point to a new subscription platform
News Twitter stock jumps 7% after job postings mention new subscription platform
By Sarah Brennan Published
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TikTok and other Chinese social media apps in danger of US ban
News Officials say they’re “looking at” Chinese social media apps to see if they’re security threats
By Tyler Omoth Published
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Stop Hate for Profit calls on Facebook to address hate on the platform
News Leaders of ad boycott call on Facebook to hire a C-suite executive with civil rights expertise
By Sarah Brennan Published
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Facebook flaw gave 5,000 developers access to users' data
News Information from users' profiles was accessible after the 90-day time limit had expired
By David Gargaro Published
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Facebook bans “violent” boogaloo network
News Firm removes 200 accounts and 106 groups associated with the “anti-government” network
By Sarah Brennan Published
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Facebook dark mode has entered mobile user testing phase
News Some users are now able to switch their mobile apps to dark mode
By David Gargaro Published
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Facebook ad boycott is ready to go global
News “The next frontier is global pressure,” says Jim Steyer, chief executive of Common Sense Media
By Sarah Brennan Published
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TikTok launches TikTok for Business for marketers
News The popular video app is looking to cash in with advertisers
By Tyler Omoth Published
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Verizon joins Facebook advertising boycott
News Verizon takes a stand against Facebook, puts advertising campaigns on hold
By Sarah Brennan Published
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