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You can now hide Facebook and Instagram likes — here's how
By Imad Khan published
Facebook and Instagram have finally launched a feature which allows users to hide like counts on their posts.

Florida governor DeSantis signs Stop Social Media Censorship Act — will it work?
By James Archer published
The Stop Social Media Censorship Act is now official Florida law. What does this mean for tech companies, and is the bill actually enforceable?

WhatsApp plans to hold features for ransom until you accept privacy terms
By Brittany Vincent published
WhatsApp users will have to accept the messaging app’s new privacy policy if they want full access to features — here’s what you need to know.

96% of iOS 14.5 users are opting out of ad tracking — how you can do it, too
By Ian Morris published
iOS 14.5 is empowering iPhone owners to take control of how apps track their online activities. It's simple, clear and here's how you can use it.

These are the creepy ads Facebook doesn't want you to see
By Paul Wagenseil published
Facebook has rejected Instagram ads created by Signal that would have made very clear how much data Facebook collects about you.

WhatsApp tracking site spies on users — and blames Facebook
By Shabana Arif published
A site that tracks WhatsApp users' activity for the purpose of catching cheating partners says Facebook is to blame for letting it operate.

Data leaks aren't 'breaches' — but they're still screwing over users
By Melanie Ensign published
Facebook, LinkedIn and Clubhouse deny blame for recent data leaks because of how the data got out. They should never be trusted again, writes our guest commenter.

Facebook Hotline is here to challenge Clubhouse — here’s how it stands out
By Shabana Arif published
Facebook jumps on the audio-only social media bandwagon, but puts its own spin on it with Hotline.
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