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Virtual Reality is the ‘ultimate empathy machine’ as it helps connect people, claims Facebook …

Today, however, everyone is connected," he said. Jhaveri said that with VR, Facebook could also trace Syrian refugees or expose what happens to prisoners in the California Penal System. The executive spoke about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in changing the ways companies now function. Read More

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Facebook’s Andrew Keller offers 10 steps to connecting with online audiences

Social media allows disparate groups of far-flung people to unite behind a common identity. And that does more good than harm, Facebook's Andrew Keller wants you to know. The global creative director of Facebook's Creative Shop laid out a series of tips for brands looking to make an impact on …

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Facebook’s Messenger to steal Snapchat’s last USP

Facebook has made it their task to copy most of Snapchat's features but has so far mostly concentrated on elements such as Stories. Now WABetaInfo has uncovered evidence that suggests Facebook is going for the jugular by copying Snapchat's main unique selling point – disappearing photos. Read More

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Cochise County Sheriff’s Office warns against Facebook scam

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Cochise County Sheriff's Office has gotten several calls about a new Facebook scam. People have been getting a Facebook message that appears to come from one of their "Friends" on Facebook that says they are being offered a grant for up to $500,000. They are then …

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Facebook set to stream 25 MLB games in an exclusive deal

FILE – In this May 16, 2012, file photo, the Facebook logo is displayed on an iPad in Philadelphia. Facebook is getting deeper into the professional sports streaming game, signing a deal with Major League Baseball to show 25 afternoon games in an exclusive deal. The games will be available …

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Millennials are quitting Facebook, Twitter – study

Millennials are quitting social media and spending less time on Facebook, according to a new report. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – and even the popular dating app Tinder – are seeing droves of users switch off permanently. While many platforms struggle to keep their users, it seems … Read …

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Facebook Agrees Major Deal With Warner Music

Similar to a deal they struck with UMG, Facebook has now signed a new licensing agreement with Warner Music. The new deal will allow users to freely use music by Warner-signed artists in their posts on Facebook's social media platforms. The agreement follows a few months after the agreement with … …

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Facebook-owned Onavo launches app that locks other apps

Onavo, the data-security app maker that Facebook acquired in 2013, has launched a new Android app that let users lock other apps on their devices using a PIN code, pattern or fingerprint. 'Bolt App Lock' — from the Israeli company that provides analytics products for mobile apps — adds to …

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Facebook steps up sports battle with Amazon and Twitter

Facebook struck a deal with Major League Baseball, its first live sports broadcasting partnership, as the battle for user engagement among social media sites intensifies. The deal with the North American league gives the social networking site exclusive broadcast rights to 25 games for US-based users, … Read More

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They met on Facebook, she sent him $62K — and Troy cops can’t help

But after years of warnings about impostors sending e-mails and dangerous web sites — primarily, dating sites — this case in suburban Detroit has a fresh spin on state-of-the-art social media, namely Facebook. It was a video chat on Facebook with a friendly seeming fellow that led a 63-year-old woman … …