Users complain Facebook is republishing old photos without permission
One day after Facebook rolled out the annual Year in Review feature, users are complaining that the social networking site is reposting old photos and posts to their timelines, without their permission.PCMag reported on the apparent glitch Friday, and received this statement from a Facebook spokesperson, "We are aware of this and are investigating."One person asked the Facebook Help Community, "Last night a series of old pictures I had posted on FB, re-posted and attributed it to me ...
One day after Facebook rolled out the annual Year in Review feature, users are complaining that the social networking site is reposting old photos and posts to their timelines, without their permission.PCMag reported on the apparent glitch Friday, and received this statement from a Facebook spokesperson, "We are aware of this and are investigating."One person asked the Facebook Help Community, "Last night a series of old pictures I had posted on FB, re-posted and attributed it to me ...
How to see your Facebook Year in Review 2016
Facebook is creating your "Year in Review 2016" videos, helping you celebrate all of your biggest moments of the year.
Facebook is creating your "Year in Review 2016" videos, helping you celebrate all of your biggest moments of the year.
Bystander live streams two men overdosing in McDonald's parking lot
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- A Facebook user live streamed a very disturbing scene as he pulled up to a McDonald's in Ohio on Thursday.It's an incident that police across Northeast Ohio say has become routine.Police were called to the restaurant on River Avenue just before 5 p.m. for two men overdosing in a car.
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- A Facebook user live streamed a very disturbing scene as he pulled up to a McDonald's in Ohio on Thursday.It's an incident that police across Northeast Ohio say has become routine.Police were called to the restaurant on River Avenue just before 5 p.m. for two men overdosing in a car.
Facebook, Google to stop ads from appearing on fake news sites
Facebook and Google are taking steps to undermine the business model used by fake news publishers.The two tech giants will no longer allow fake news sites to use their ad-selling services, the latest reaction to accusations that a flood of misleading internet content influenced voters during the U.S. presidential campaign.Facebook says it will not place ads from fake news publishers on third party apps or websites, because the content falls under the broader category of “illegal, misleading or deceptive” content.“We have updated the to explicitly clarify that this applies to fake news,” a company spokesperson said.CEO Mark Zuckerberg has rejected allegations that Facebook allowed fake news to influence voters ahead of the election, and the company has not announced any major changes that would help filter out inaccurate content on its own site.“Personally, I think the idea that fake news on Facebook — of which it’s a small amount of content — influenced the election in any way is a pretty crazy idea,” Zuckerberg said Thursday.Google, meanwhile, says it will also prohibit “misrepresentative content” from appearing on its advertising network.“Moving forward, we will restrict ad serving on pages that misrepresent, misstate, or conceal information about the publisher, the publisher’s content, or the primary purpose of the web property,” the company said in a statement.Google has also committed to tweaking its search algorithms.
Facebook and Google are taking steps to undermine the business model used by fake news publishers.The two tech giants will no longer allow fake news sites to use their ad-selling services, the latest reaction to accusations that a flood of misleading internet content influenced voters during the U.S. presidential campaign.Facebook says it will not place ads from fake news publishers on third party apps or websites, because the content falls under the broader category of “illegal, misleading or deceptive” content.“We have updated the to explicitly clarify that this applies to fake news,” a company spokesperson said.CEO Mark Zuckerberg has rejected allegations that Facebook allowed fake news to influence voters ahead of the election, and the company has not announced any major changes that would help filter out inaccurate content on its own site.“Personally, I think the idea that fake news on Facebook — of which it’s a small amount of content — influenced the election in any way is a pretty crazy idea,” Zuckerberg said Thursday.Google, meanwhile, says it will also prohibit “misrepresentative content” from appearing on its advertising network.“Moving forward, we will restrict ad serving on pages that misrepresent, misstate, or conceal information about the publisher, the publisher’s content, or the primary purpose of the web property,” the company said in a statement.Google has also committed to tweaking its search algorithms.
Facebook mistakenly declares many users dead – including Mark Zuckerberg
A Facebook glitch mistakenly announced the deaths of many users Friday, in the form of a flowery memorial message that appeared above profiles.Mark Zuckerberg himself "died" Friday, according to screenshots showing the following message, "Remembering Mark Zuckerberg: We hope people who love Mark will find comfort in the things others share to remember and celebrate his life."
A Facebook glitch mistakenly announced the deaths of many users Friday, in the form of a flowery memorial message that appeared above profiles.Mark Zuckerberg himself "died" Friday, according to screenshots showing the following message, "Remembering Mark Zuckerberg: We hope people who love Mark will find comfort in the things others share to remember and celebrate his life."
Mother faces jail time after joining Facebook food group, selling her food
STOCKTON, Calif. -- A Stockton woman faces an impending trial and potential jail time after she joined a social media community food group, and sold some of the meals she cooked, which county San Joaquin County officials say is against the law.Mariza Reulas was cited by San Joaquin County for selling an illegal substance, but it wasn't a powder, a pill or a plant.
STOCKTON, Calif. -- A Stockton woman faces an impending trial and potential jail time after she joined a social media community food group, and sold some of the meals she cooked, which county San Joaquin County officials say is against the law.Mariza Reulas was cited by San Joaquin County for selling an illegal substance, but it wasn't a powder, a pill or a plant.
300,000 fans on the FOX6 News Facebook page: We couldn't have done it without you!
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has reached a milestone on Facebook -- 300,000 fans!
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has reached a milestone on Facebook -- 300,000 fans!
Mark Zuckerberg's daughter said her first word, and the Facebook post is adorable
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Mark Zuckerberg revealed his daughter's first word in a Facebook post Wednesday that included a photo of 1-year-old Max and her canine best pal, Beast."Max loves Beast," Zuckerberg wrote in the post. "Her first word: dog."Fittingly, the photo shows the 1-year-old petting Beast, a Hungarian sheepdog called a Puli.Mark and wife Priscilla got Beast five years ago, and, with his mop of hair and formidable Facebook following (over 2 million likes), the Silicon Valley pup is a social media star in his own right.Beast has been sharing the spotlight with young Max for a year now, and it seems like the two are getting along just fine.
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Mark Zuckerberg revealed his daughter's first word in a Facebook post Wednesday that included a photo of 1-year-old Max and her canine best pal, Beast."Max loves Beast," Zuckerberg wrote in the post. "Her first word: dog."Fittingly, the photo shows the 1-year-old petting Beast, a Hungarian sheepdog called a Puli.Mark and wife Priscilla got Beast five years ago, and, with his mop of hair and formidable Facebook following (over 2 million likes), the Silicon Valley pup is a social media star in his own right.Beast has been sharing the spotlight with young Max for a year now, and it seems like the two are getting along just fine.
This viral Facebook hoax is back -- don't fall for it
NEW YORK — A Facebook hoax telling users their posts will become public is once again circulating online.According to the post, Facebook users must share this message to keep the website from sharing their public information.The widely shared post states:
NEW YORK — A Facebook hoax telling users their posts will become public is once again circulating online.According to the post, Facebook users must share this message to keep the website from sharing their public information.The widely shared post states:
Photo of vendor's Nazi, Trump flags at Pennsylvania fair sparks controversy
BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania – A photo showing a Nazi flag hanging at a vendor stand at a fair in Pennsylvania has sparked outrage after it was posted to Facebook.Facebook user Chloe Winters, of Scranton, posted the image from the Bloomsburg Fair Sunday night, and within hours, it had been shared thousands of times.
BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania – A photo showing a Nazi flag hanging at a vendor stand at a fair in Pennsylvania has sparked outrage after it was posted to Facebook.Facebook user Chloe Winters, of Scranton, posted the image from the Bloomsburg Fair Sunday night, and within hours, it had been shared thousands of times.
'Never have five letters cut so deep': Man takes heartbreaking photo at son's school
ROCKAWAY, N.J. -- The father of a New Jersey boy with autism says he's "humbled and grateful" for messages of support after his Facebook post lamenting his son's lack of friends went viral.Bob Cornelius shared a picture of a school worksheet Monday on which his 11-year-old son put down "no one" when asked to list some of his friends.
ROCKAWAY, N.J. -- The father of a New Jersey boy with autism says he's "humbled and grateful" for messages of support after his Facebook post lamenting his son's lack of friends went viral.Bob Cornelius shared a picture of a school worksheet Monday on which his 11-year-old son put down "no one" when asked to list some of his friends.
"Sounds like a scam:" Facebook phonies pose as family members, friends; offer fake grants
MILWAUKEE — You wouldn't expect a family member or an old high school friend to scam you, but thanks to technology, it's possible.
MILWAUKEE — You wouldn't expect a family member or an old high school friend to scam you, but thanks to technology, it's possible.
Teen sues parents for posting embarrassing childhood photos on Facebook
AUSTRIA -- An 18-year-old Austrian girl is suing her parents for posting embarrassing childhood photos of her on Facebook without her consent.The teen’s lawyer Michael Rami says more than 500 pictures have been posted since 2009.
AUSTRIA -- An 18-year-old Austrian girl is suing her parents for posting embarrassing childhood photos of her on Facebook without her consent.The teen’s lawyer Michael Rami says more than 500 pictures have been posted since 2009.
Facebook post from Michael Phelps fan with autism inspires
BALTIMORE — A Michael Phelps fan who has autism has become an inspiration on his own after sharing his dream of competing in the Olympics one day on the swimmer's Facebook page.Austin Levingston's Aug. 16 post congratulating Phelps on his Olympic performance has received more than 3,000 likes.
BALTIMORE — A Michael Phelps fan who has autism has become an inspiration on his own after sharing his dream of competing in the Olympics one day on the swimmer's Facebook page.Austin Levingston's Aug. 16 post congratulating Phelps on his Olympic performance has received more than 3,000 likes.
Facebook's Trending section to be run by algorithms, not humans after 'liberal bias' accusations
SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook is removing the troublesome humans responsible for manually writing news descriptions and headlines for its Trending box.
SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook is removing the troublesome humans responsible for manually writing news descriptions and headlines for its Trending box.
Woman claims attempted abduction at Fox Cities Walmart thwarted by MPD officer; police say it was a hoax
APPLETON -- Police in Appleton are speaking out after a post about an attempted abduction turned out to be fake.According to the Appleton Police Department, the Facebook post was shared nearly 8,000 times in one day.A woman claimed she was approached by another woman at a Fox Cities Walmart store in an abduction attempt."The message, generally, was people should continue to share the message and let people know of this danger that was out there," Appleton Police Sgt.
APPLETON -- Police in Appleton are speaking out after a post about an attempted abduction turned out to be fake.According to the Appleton Police Department, the Facebook post was shared nearly 8,000 times in one day.A woman claimed she was approached by another woman at a Fox Cities Walmart store in an abduction attempt."The message, generally, was people should continue to share the message and let people know of this danger that was out there," Appleton Police Sgt.
Facebook study shows 'cat people' are more likely to be single, have fewer friends
SAN FRANCISCO -- A study by Facebook researchers compared "cat people" and "dog people" and confirmed some things many of us already suspected.Researchers used object recognition technology to identify photos with cats and/or dogs in them and then compared social characteristics of people who posted more cat photos and people who posted more dog photos.The study found there are more "dog people" than "cat people." The study found "dog people" have more friends than "cat people." On average, "dog people" have 26 more friends.However, that doesn't mean cat people are anti-social."Cat people tend to get invited to more events, so they're putting their friendships to good use!" researchers pointed out.The study also found that "cat people" are more likely to be single."About 30 percent of cat people are single, compared to just 24 percent of dog people," according to the study.Age and gender didn't seem to make a difference. "Cat people" also tend to prefer indoor activities, such as reading and watching TV or movies, researchers found."Cat people are especially fond of fantasy, sci-fi and anime, while dog people like stories and things about, well, dogs," researchers said.Shows and movies that are liked disproportionately by "cat people" have longer blue bars to the left, while shows and movies that "dog people" disproportionately like have longer green bars off the the right.
SAN FRANCISCO -- A study by Facebook researchers compared "cat people" and "dog people" and confirmed some things many of us already suspected.Researchers used object recognition technology to identify photos with cats and/or dogs in them and then compared social characteristics of people who posted more cat photos and people who posted more dog photos.The study found there are more "dog people" than "cat people." The study found "dog people" have more friends than "cat people." On average, "dog people" have 26 more friends.However, that doesn't mean cat people are anti-social."Cat people tend to get invited to more events, so they're putting their friendships to good use!" researchers pointed out.The study also found that "cat people" are more likely to be single."About 30 percent of cat people are single, compared to just 24 percent of dog people," according to the study.Age and gender didn't seem to make a difference. "Cat people" also tend to prefer indoor activities, such as reading and watching TV or movies, researchers found."Cat people are especially fond of fantasy, sci-fi and anime, while dog people like stories and things about, well, dogs," researchers said.Shows and movies that are liked disproportionately by "cat people" have longer blue bars to the left, while shows and movies that "dog people" disproportionately like have longer green bars off the the right.
Government considers screening social media of foreign travelers to identify possible terrorists
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The federal government is considering screening the social media accounts of foreign travelers to help identify possible terrorists.The Homeland Security Department proposal was entered into the federal register last week and is in a 60-day public comment period before it would be formally considered.Under the proposal, non-citizens traveling to and from the United States on a visa waiver could be asked about their social media profiles, but not their passwords.The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol would ask travelers to volunteer their handles on their social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The federal government is considering screening the social media accounts of foreign travelers to help identify possible terrorists.The Homeland Security Department proposal was entered into the federal register last week and is in a 60-day public comment period before it would be formally considered.Under the proposal, non-citizens traveling to and from the United States on a visa waiver could be asked about their social media profiles, but not their passwords.The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol would ask travelers to volunteer their handles on their social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
"They are safe:" Social media proves invaluable in wake of Orlando mass shooting
MILWAUKEE -- One of the most difficult realities in the hours following Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando has been the wait for family members until they find out if a loved one is OK.
MILWAUKEE -- One of the most difficult realities in the hours following Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando has been the wait for family members until they find out if a loved one is OK.
Facebook doesn’t listen to everything you say, but it does listen when you do this
MILWAUKEE -- A story making the rounds online suggests that the Facebook app on your phone is listening to everything you say in an effort to serve up related ads in your newsfeed.
MILWAUKEE -- A story making the rounds online suggests that the Facebook app on your phone is listening to everything you say in an effort to serve up related ads in your newsfeed.