Facebook has unveiled a colorful new look for Messenger. The messaging platform now has a redesigned logo, as well as new customization features that can spruce up your conversations. Messenger Gets More Personality The Messenger redesign transforms Messenger’s logo from plain, solid blue to a vibrant gradient. Stan Chudnovsky, vice president of Messenger notes in a post […]
Continue ReadingIn this week’s Really Useful Podcast, we look at how Facebook has helped people in 2020. It has been one of the most unusual years in recorded history. But linking us together during lockdowns, social distancing, travel restrictions, and more, has been Facebook. Groups supporting mental health, messenger rooms for vital social and family contact, […]
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Facebook Portal now supports Zoom. Whether you’re looking to collaborate with coworkers or chat face-to-face with a group of friends, having access to Zoom on Portal can definitely come in handy. Zoom Comes to Facebook Portal If you haven’t heard, the Facebook Portal is a smart video-calling device that lets you connect with friends, family, […]
Continue ReadingFacebook and Twitter took swift action on a misleading Facebook post and Tweet made by US President Donald Trump. President Trump’s posts downplayed the severity of COVID-19, leading to the removal of his post on Facebook, and causing Twitter to flag his Tweet. Twitter and Facebook Continue to Fight Misinformation After President Trump fell ill […]
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As the 2020 United States presidential election approaches, Facebook has imposed new restrictions on politically-connected news outlets. Facebook now requires these publications to go through a disclaimer process before they post politically-driven ads. Facebook Moves Towards Political Neutrality Facebook is taking steps to make the platform more politically neutral. It already lets you turn off […]
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As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, so does misinformation about the virus. In an effort to stop the spread of fake news about COVID-19, Facebook has removed and/or labeled millions of misleading posts. Facebook’s COVID-19 Takedown As you probably already know, Facebook has become a breeding ground for COVID-19 conspiracy theories and false […]
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