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It's not just Facebook. Tech companies need to open up about their biases.
Algorithms do not write or manage themselves. Tech companies need to open up about what goes on behind the scenes.
Conservative media downplayed on Facebook? What else is new, says conservative media
Gizmodo has alleged that contractors who worked on Facebook's trending topics section had purposefully blocked conservative media outlets from appearing in the trending news story list.
Why Internet links are blue, and what Google's 'black' experiment means
As Google fiddles with link tradition, we wonder what the fathers of hypertext and the Internet would make of this.
Google wants you to see more local news
Google wants you to read local, when you can.
Tweetbot has a cure for Twitter's 140-character limit woes
Sometimes, what you have to say just doesn't fit in 140 characters.
Facebook is testing a feature that lets you find more Groups
Facebook is testing a dedicated "Discover" feature within the Groups section to make it easier to join in on more conversations.
Sheryl Sandberg honors single moms in beautiful Mother's Day post
The Facebook COO writes about suddenly losing her husband and says critics were right about one aspect of her book "Lean In."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Facebook is teaming with an ad agency to launch a branded morning show
Soon you'll be able to start off every morning with a cup of coffee and some fresh branded content.
By Patrick Kulp
Facebook doubles down on political ambitions with sponsorship of both major conventions
Facebook is not taking any sides when it comes to sponsoring major political conventions.
By Patrick Kulp
Microsoft shows off a touchscreen that can predict your movements
Microsoft showed off a new, still experimental, display technology Thursday that uses sensors to predict your movements before you touch it.
By Karissa Bell
15 essential tips for mastering Facebook Live
Everything you need to know to make the most of your Facebook Live broadcasts.
Google adds Q&A and laser pointer features to Slides apps
Google is making its presentation tool more interactive.
By Karissa Bell
Instagram's new business profiles spotted in the wild
Businesses may soon have more ways to connect with potential customers on Instagram.
By Karissa Bell
Google may jump into the online TV game with a YouTube-based service
Another day, another streaming media service.
Google's DeepMind gains access to data of 1.6 million patients in England
The AI firm has the data until 2017.
By Tim Chester
Facebook continues Southeast Asia march with new Malaysia office
Just two weeks from its Philippines office opening, Facebook has launched another office in Malaysia.
By Victoria Ho
Instagram is launching new video slideshow ads
The ads let you swipe between a series of videos.
By Patrick Kulp
Facial recognition app used to shame sex workers in Russia
A sad and sadly inevitable use of technology
Global tech companies to pay up as Australia gets its own 'Google Tax'
Time to pay the piper.
By Ariel Bogle
Trump's 'woman's card' insult inspires hugely successful Kickstarter campaign
Two enterprising siblings created a deck of cards that pay tribute to powerful and influential women.
By Rebecca Ruiz
CIA marks Bin Laden mission anniversary by 'live-tweeting' operation
The agency relived the historic operation via social media to mark its fifth anniversary
