Why 4.4 Billion People Still Don't Have Internet Access
More than half the global population has never been online. But Silicon Valley giants are trying to change that.
Facebook Apologizes For Name Policy That Affected LGBT Community
The social networking site will not change its requirement for people to use "real" names on their profiles, but it will adjust how alleged violations are reported and enforced.
New Anonymous Facebook Login Hides Info, But Not From Facebook
Facebook has introduced a way for users to log into apps anonymously as a way to build trust and protect privacy. User info would be protected from app developers, but visible to Facebook.
Is A Threat On Facebook Real? Supreme Court Will Weigh In
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving perceived death threats on Facebook. The court and the company could have starkly different approaches to identifying credible threats.
Silicon Valley Buying Spree: A Tech Bubble, Or Strategy At Play?
Over the past few months, the country's biggest technology firms have spent billions buying startups like WhatsApp and Nest. That has analysts wondering if another tech bubble is about to burst.
Backlash To Facebook Buying Virtual Reality Firm Comes Swiftly
Facebook's purchase of Oculus VR is only a day old, but the founders are already defending themselves against threats of abandonment by game developers.
Father: Teen Jailed For Facebook Comment Beaten Up Behind Bars
The push to reduce Justin Carter's $500,000 bail is getting more urgent after his family says the Texas teen is suffering physical abuse while an inmate in a Central Texas jail.
For Advocacy Groups, Video Games Are The Next Frontier
As video games become more mainstream, some social action organizations are using them to raise awareness or raise funds. They advocate for a range of causes, from the struggles of women in the developing world to the effects of power in Congress.
NC State Study: Employers Who Use Facebook to Screen Job Applicants Could be Missing Out
An increasing number of employers are using Facebook to screen job applicants. But a new study from NC State University says companies who use social media to weed out prospective employees could still be missing the perfect candidate.
For Modern Jurors, Being On A Case Means Being Offline
In simpler times, jurors were told not to discuss their cases with others. But with the proliferation of mobile devices, courts must now contend with Facebook, tweets, texts, instant messaging and Google — all tools that can compromise a juror's impartiality.