Facebook revamps site, tweaks mobile apps
(CNN) -- Facebook wants to cut clutter.The social media site, which has more than 1 billion users, on Thursday announced a newly redesigned News Feed that blows up photos and visual content, and adds categories that focus on specific types of content.
Eastern European gang hacked Apple, Facebook, Twitter
(CNN) -- An Eastern European gang of hackers bent on stealing company secrets was responsible for recent attacks on Apple, Facebook and Twitter as well as dozens of other less-publicized hacks, according to new reports.Two unnamed "people familiar with the matter" told Bloomberg that the hackers appeared to be looking for research, intellectual property or other private information that they can sell on the underground market.Apple confirmed Tuesday that some of its employees' computers had been compromised after they visited a hacked website for iPhone developers.
Tax watchdog group: Facebook won't pay taxes, will receive refund
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- A tax watchdog group says Facebook will pay no state or federal taxes on its profits for 2012 -- and will even get a half-billion-dollar refund.Citizens for Tax Justice says it found in Facebook's annual earnings report, the social network won't owe any taxes on its $1.1 billion in pre-tax profits for last year.That's according to a story in Bloomberg Businessweek.The tax research group says Facebook is using stock options and other forms of compensation to investors and employees for the write-off.Analysts say the move is legal, and related to the company's decision to go public last year.A Facebook spokeswoman contacted by Bloomberg Businessweek declined to comment on the tax break, but pointed out tax benefits were discussed on a recent analyst conference call.
Study shows consequences for clicking "unfriend" on Facebook
DENVER (WITI) -- A new study conducted by officials at the University of Colorado - Denver found a consequence for those who click "unfriend" on Facebook.The study found many people would avoid real-life contact with someone who unfriended them on Facebook.The study looked at close to 600 responses gathered on Twitter and found 40% would avoid anyone who unfriended them in real life.The study also found women were more likely to avoid people who unfriended them than men.The findings were presented at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.
UW-Green Bay, Packers cheerleader standing up to Bears bullies
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A former UW-Green Bay and Packers cheerleader is standing up to some Bears fans.
Dad pays daughter $200 to quit Facebook
(CNN) -- How do you get a teenager to volunteer to quit Facebook?
Why Facebook may want to track your location
(CNN) -- Facebook may be working on an app that will let your friends, or even complete strangers, know where you are at all times.If that sounds unpleasant, even creepy, you're not alone.
Facebook expanding Gift feature to include gift cards
(CNN) -- Facebook is expanding its Gift feature to include plastic gift cards that carry balances for multiple stores and restaurants.
Facebook mobile users surpass desktop users for first time
(CNN) -- For the first time, the number of active daily visitors checking Facebook on mobile devices is higher than the number of people checking the social network on the Web.
Contact 6 confirms Facebook could owe you money!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a $20 million settlement and you might be owed some of that cash.
Teen uses Facebook to escape from man holding her against her will
COLORADO (WITI) -- A 38-year-old man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and holding a Colorado teen against her will made his first appearance in court.
Kids get puppy after successful social media campaign
MANSFIELD, Mass. (CNN) -- What the Cordell kids wanted was a dog, and with one photo and a little help from their social media network a family now has a furry, four-legged, Facebook addition.
'Well folks, I'm about to get shot,' says suspect in Facebook goodbye
(CNN) -- A man suspected of abducting and sexually assaulting a Central Michigan University student posted a final goodbye a few hours later on his Facebook page shortly before an officer fatally shot him, authorities said Friday.
Facebook enables free iPhone voice calls
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The tech press started buzzing earlier this month with reports that Facebook planned to add VoIP (voice over IP) calling to its Messenger app for the iPhone.
Facebook introduces 'Graph Search'
MENLO PARK, California (CNN) -- The search feature on Facebook has traditionally been pretty limited.
New video law lets you share your Netflix viewing on Facebook
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Netflix is now free to create a U.S. Facebook app that shares users' viewing history if they opt in, after the company successfully lobbied Congress to amend a 1988 law.
Facebook games go 'Offensive' with first first-person shooter
(CNN) -- While many people still associate Facebook games with casual offerings like Zynga's "FarmVille," the social media giant has expanded its game catalog through titles like KIXEYE's "War Commander" and Kabam's "The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle Earth."
Strangers pitch in to help find stolen dog in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- He was stolen on Christmas Eve, but his owner's pledge their efforts to find their 4 month old puppy are getting stronger, thanks to help from strangers.
Facebook tests paid messages to strangers
(CNN) -- How much would you pay to contact a stranger?
Facebook to overhaul its privacy controls
(CNN) -- Facebook announced a major overhaul to its privacy controls Wednesday, adding a handful of features while simplifying and clarifying the ways users can already tweak their accounts.