Is Privacy Protection 'More Awesome Than Money'?
Jim Dwyer's new book chronicles the life of Diaspora, a feisty, nonprofit social network dedicated to safeguarding personal privacy.
Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups
Female Marines are being humiliated and generally degraded by their peers on Facebook. The groups' pages are frequently shut down, but return within days due to a dedicated following.
Facebook Rolls Out New, Simpler Privacy Policy
The new privacy guidelines are one-third their previous length. But experts say it doesn't change how much data the company will continue to gather from users.
'Ello' Aims For A Return To Ad-Free Social Networking
Ello is the viral social network of the moment. Ad-free, invitation-only and with the option of anonymity, it's generating tons of chatter as the latest alternative to Facebook.
That 'I'm A Voter' App At The Top Of Your Newsfeed Actually Makes A Difference
No, really. Some serious scientists collaborated with Facebook in 2010 and found that the app added 340,000 additional voters that election cycle.
Facebook Requires Real Names. What Does That Mean For Drag Queens?
Dozens of queens' profiles were deactivated recently because they used stage names. Facebook says requiring real names curbs abuse, but LGBT groups say it's restricting — for drag queens and others.
Mark Zuckerberg Shows Off His Mandarin Chinese Skills
The Facebook co-founder and CEO spoke at Tsinghua University in Beijing for about 30 minutes. In Mandarin. His audience liked it.
Silicon Valley Companies Add New Benefit For Women: Egg-Freezing
The addition of the benefit by Facebook and Apple comes as tech companies face mounting pressure to hire more women, but some warn it may increase pressure those employees feel to put off having kids.
When Disaster Strikes, Facebook Lets Friends Know You're OK
Facebook's newest tool, known as Safety Check, aims to allow people to quickly alert friends and family that they are safe after a natural disaster.
At 113, Woman Lies About Her Age So She Can Join Facebook
Born in 1900, Anna Stoehr has seen dramatic shifts in technology. But when the Minnesota woman tried to create a Facebook account, she hit a snag. The service couldn't handle her early birthdate.