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Facebook is trying to make its workers check their privilege

Facebook is trying to make its workers check their privilege   When tackling the problem of diversity in the workplace, Facebook is trying to address it from all angles. One of the biggest tentpoles in its plan is to collect its workers and make them look at their own bias and privilege. Today, Facebook has made

Facebook makes it easier for businesses to private message customers

Facebook makes it easier for businesses to private message customers   Facebook is about to make it a lot easier for businesses to connect with their clients: today it’s introducing a set of tools that simplify private message communications between Pages and customers. Page admins will soon be able to reply to comments on posts

Facebook will now prompt you to go through a security checkup on your account

Facebook will now prompt you to go through a security checkup on your account Facebook wants to make it easier to keep tabs on who has access to your account. Today it’s announcing a new tool called Security Checkup, which acts like a set-up wizard for the platform’s security options. Once you click on the

Here’s how Facebook bullied an independent developer into shutting down his viral app

Here’s how Facebook bullied an independent developer into shutting down his viral app   Who Deleted Me, an app that let you know which users may have removed you from their friends list on Facebook, has been shut down — by Facebook. In a blog post, developer Anthony Kuske says “Who Deleted Me was intended to

My friend is called Al Overdrive but Facebook won’t believe him… again!

My friend is called Al Overdrive but Facebook won’t believe him… again!   For a brief period, I was a full-time music journalist. That’s how I came to know Al Overdrive, a photographer whose work is featured by some of the world’s biggest fashion and music titles, as well as a lot of big brands.

Samsung Pay arrives for TV ahead of mobile

Samsung Pay arrives for TV ahead of mobile   Samsung has announced the launch of its own payment system on its televisions. The aptly named Samsung Pay on TV is available on select 2014 and 2015 television models and lets you make purchases on its Smart TV platform using just a PIN. The company says

Facebook’s new patent could make you rethink your friends list

Facebook’s new patent could make you rethink your friends list   Facebook secured a patent on Tuesday that could help filter spam emails and offensive content, improve searches and allow lenders use your social habits to determine a credit approval. The patent explains that if you apply for a loan, your lender could potentially check

The Best Android Phones of 2015

The Best Android Phones of 2015   Big, small, stock, or skinned, if you’re in the market for a new smartphone, chances are there’s an Android option to fit your fancy. And unlike Apple’s rigid yearly release cycle, Google’s hardware partners release a seemingly endless stream of new devices year-round. But therein lies the problem:

Google Maps to let you retrace your steps

Google Maps to let you retrace your steps The app will soon let you piece together “those” nights out, or even tell you where you parked your car Google Maps is already one of the best apps for getting you to new places, but soon it will show you where you’ve been. Like a high-tech

Game DVR: The Windows 10 feature Microsoft doesn’t want you to know about

Game DVR: The Windows 10 feature Microsoft doesn’t want you to know about The new OS’s capture software isn’t just for gamers – but Microsoft wants you think it is   Since the unveiling of Windows 10, Microsoft has been loudly trumpeting features like Edge and Cortana, and boasting how well it works with hybrid