Facebook, partners unveil alliance on cybersecurity
Facebook, Yahoo and other technology firms announced the creation of a "ThreatExchange" to share information to help thwart cyberattacks.
Facebook testing workplace version of social network
Facebook said it is testing a version of its leading social network tailored for getting jobs done in workplaces instead of tuning into the lives of friends.
Facebook puts warning labels on graphic videos
Facebook is putting warning labels on graphic videos that members upload and share with friends, the leading social network said.
Facebook 'likes' reveal your true personality
A computer program that analyzes your Facebook "likes" may be a better judge of your personality than your closest friends and family.
Facebook doesn't love the idea of a 'dislike' button
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg wants people to be able to quickly express broader ranges of feelings, but a "dislike" button doesn't make the cut.
Facebook Argentina fined over fake profiles
Facebook Argentina was ordered to pay a firefighter one million pesos for failing to comply with an order to delete insulting fake profiles of the plaintiff.
Facebook preparing new website for office use: FT
Facebook is preparing a new office version of its social networking site to compete with other sites like LinkedIn.
Facebook to curb promotional posts on user timelines
Facebook said it is making moves to reduce the number of promotional posts that pop up in timelines, in response to users' demands for fewer advertisements.
Downey Jr welcomes baby daughter with Facebook joke
Forty-nine year-old "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr has welcomed a second child with his wife Susan, a baby girl named Avri.
Facebook shares dive as social network eyes future
Facebook reported its quarterly profit nearly doubled but saw its stock pounded after outlining a plan to invest heavily in the future.
Estonian finance minister quits over Facebook comments
Estonian Finance Minister Juergen Ligi announced his resignation after he caused a furore with Facebook comments seen as insulting to the education minister.
Facebook goes retro with 'Rooms' chat app
Facebook released an application that lets people create virtual "rooms" to chat about whatever they wish using any name they would like.
Facebook sues lawyers over 'scam' lawsuit for stake
Facebook sued lawyers who represented a man claiming he was entitled to a stake in the huge social network, saying they should have known he was a scam artist.
Facebook challenging Google in online ad market
For years, Google has been the undisputed leader in online advertising, but Facebook is gaining quickly in the fast-evolving market.
Facebook, Apple to cover women's egg-freezing: report
Facebook and Apple are covering the costs for female employees to freeze their eggs to delay childbearing which could hamper their careers.
National payment system in Kazakhstan unfeasible: experts
Amidst sanctions standoff between the West and Russia, Kazakhstan is concerned with the lack of its own payment system. Experts comment on possibilities and limitations in introducing such a system.
Brazil elections most talked about in Facebook history
Brazil's elections inspired 346 million comments, conversations and other exchanges on Facebook, going on record.
Social networks make push as shopping destinations
They're not just for sharing any more: Facebook and Twitter are now looking to play a bigger role in shopping.
Facebook steps up battle on 'fake likes'
Facebook said it has stepped up its battle against spammers who promise to deliver "likes" to its members, and warned users on using such scams.
Facebook tightens reins on research at social network
Facebook tightened the reins on its research methods in the wake of an outcry by members who felt manipulated by a secret study into how posts affect moods.