"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
Man arrested after police say Facebook 'poke' violated protective order
MILFORD, Connecticut -- It's not everyday you hear of a "poke" on Facebook leading to an arrest, but it happened to Eric Bauer of Milford, Connecticut due to an active restraining order out against him.Police said they took 27-year-old Bauer into custody for violating a full protective order when he sent a Facebook 'poke' to a woman who had filed for a protective order against him."This is the first one in this courthouse I'm aware of," Kevin Lawlor, state's attorney said.Lawlor would not comment on this particular case, but did say with instant access to social media on cell phones, police, attorneys and judges certainly see similar situations, but the rules are spelled out."I think the courts do a good job of explaining no contact means no contact in any way, shape or form," Lawlor said.Even though a poke is a nonverbal form of communication, it's still communicating by trying to get the person's attention.Bauer's friend showed a FOX61 News crew her Android smartphone.
Conservative candidate forgets to close porn tabs while blasting rival on Facebook
ARLINGTON, Virginia – A congressional candidate running for a seat in Virginia appears to have shared a little too much about his browsing habits by posting an embarrassing screenshot to his official Facebook page.Mike Webb, who is running as an independent after losing the Republican primary, posted several screenshots Monday morning, May 16th and appears to have included several Yahoo tabs from X-rated sites.
Facebook unveils new features at annual developers conference; F8
MILWAUKEE -- The announcements and new features from Facebook's annual developer's conference.Every year Facebook gives us a glimpse at what they’re working on for the future at their annual F8 developers conference.Follow KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Facebook or Twitter for cool apps, tech tricks & tips!At this years conference, the company announced big future ideas including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and a push to give everyone the power to share anything with anyone.
Facebook is hiding messages in a 'secret' inbox -- here's how to find it
If you have used Facebook's Messenger app, you have probably seen the "Other" inbox -- but did you know there's yet another place where messages might be hidden?Facebook has a feature that sends you a "message request" when someone you are not friends with tries to send you a message.
Facebook changes its 'Like' button, unveils 'Reactions'
NEW YORK -- Facebook is changing the way you like someone's post by giving you more options.
Facebook flips on switch for live video on its iPhone app
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is ready to start broadcasting live video on its iPhone app.The option to show live video is being turned on Thursday for everyone in the U.S. with Facebook's app installed on an iPhone.
'Be like Bill' Facebook meme could be clickbait trap
Chances are you've seen a "Be like Bill" meme in your Facebook newsfeed.
Facebook glitch tells users they've been friends for 46 years
Did you wake up to notification from Facebook Thursday that you've been friends with someone for 46 years?
Wisconsin mayor resists calls to resign after Pres. Obama remark
MILWAUKEE — A mayor in northern Wisconsin says he won't accede to calls for him to resign or back down from comments he posted on Facebook that President Barack Obama is a Muslim who has "destroyed the fabric of democracy."Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen said Tuesday he stands by his statement on a photo of Michelle Obama that "she and her Muslim partner have destroyed the fabric of democracy that was so very hard fought for." He said it's a matter of free speech.Several council members called for Hagen to retract his remark.
"I didn’t think they would stop:" Good Samaritan speaks out after teens post video of fight to Facebook
DEL CITY, Oklahoma -- Police in Oklahoma are looking for the teens involved in a fight that went viral on Facebook this weekend.A young woman pushing a baby in stroller down a city street was attacked.When another mother stopped to help, she ended up getting attacked as well.It happened Sunday morning, December 6th -- near 44th and Bryant in Del City, Oklahoma.Video of the attack was shared more than 50,000 times before being removed from Facebook.The video shows a group approaching a young woman pushing a baby in a stroller.