Tag: Facebook
Thousands of Sikh Accounts censored on Facebook
In a shocking act of censorship, social networking site Facebook has targeted multiple Sikh accounts of individuals, organisations, and even Gurdwaras for posting about Sikh martyrs and Khalistan. This censorship campaign coincides with...
Facebook threatens to ban Australians from sharing news
Facebook has announced it will ban publishers and people in Australia from sharing local and international news on Facebook and Instagram if a proposal to force tech giants to pay for news becomes law. The...
Facebook and Google extend working from home to end of 2020
Facebook and Google have said they will let employees continue working from home for the rest of the year. The tech giants have announced plans to reopen their offices soon but are allowing...
Facebook, Instagram unblock Sikh hashtag after strong reaction from Sikhs
Social media platforms Facebook and Instagram unblocked the #Sikh (hashtag Sikh) on Thursday after nearly three months. Facebook admitted that the hashtag was mistakenly blocked on March 7 following a report that...
Indian Court gives Life Prison to three Sikhs for Facebook posts
Three Sikh men under the age of 30 have been sentenced to life-terms in prison in India, based on ‘facebook posts and reading books’ according to UK based international humanitarian aid charity...
Facebook Adds Boomerang, Selfie mode and AR stickers to Messenger
Just ahead of the Christmas and New year break, Facebook has added three new camera tools to Messenger, giving users more options to help share their festive celebrations. First off, they're adding the Boomerang...
Facebook launches Messenger Kids app for under 13s
For the first time, Facebook is opening up to children under age 13 with a privacy-focused app designed to neutralize child predator threats that plague youth-focused competitors like Snapchat. Rolling out today on...
Instagram Is More Damaging For Body Image Than Billboard Ads
Recent research confirms women rarely compare themselves to others’ appearing in magazines or billboards, but commonly do on social media platforms, such as Instagram. Most of us can relate to the feeling of...