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Facebook is redesigning its core app around the two parts people actually like to use  The Verge

Facebook announced an overhaul of its main mobile app that puts more emphasis on two of its most critical features: events and groups. The company says it's ...

It’s a looming question whether or not to bring children into a world that’s melting—but for those who decide to, having a baby is logistically tricky practice that gets more and more expensive the longer you wait.

New technology hubs are popping up all over the country but finding the talent to support them continues to be a problem.

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Ever wanted to let Facebook know even more about the intimate details of your life? Now you can!

It was only a matter of time: Instagram is handing over some of its new shopping features to influencers. 

Just in time for Facebook's big F8 developer conference, Messenger is getting a swag of new features.

Those Facebook birthday fundraisers are a common sight on the social media platform, and now there's a similar call to donate to a chosen organization or cause on Instagram through Stories.

Facebook is introducing a new design to its app and website, and it's all about groups. Today at F8, the company unveiled an updated version of its app and website that crams groups into about as many places as possible. 

If you've spent any time watching Instagram Stories over the last year, you've probably noticed a trend: Posts that don't have any photos or videos at all. With polls, quizzes, text updates, and AMA-style question and answer sessions, Instagram Stories are moving beyond their photographic roots.

Ever feel like Instagram is too much of a popularity contest? A new feature could help alleviate some of that stress.

A year after announcing Facebook Dating, the company wants to help users find love in new places.

Forty million businesses now send 20 billion messages per week on Messenger.

Facebook's next standalone virtual reality headset, the Oculus Quest, arrives on May 21 for $400. The next Oculus Rift will also arrive on May 21.

Bodum’s double walled drinking glasses keep your beverages hot or cold for longer, insulate your hands from extreme temperatures, and look awesome while doing it. If you want to give them a try, Amazon’s selling 2-packs of 12 ounce tumblers for $14 right now (after clipping the $6 coupon). The only catch is that…

I spend my weekends looking at photos of dogs.

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Aluminium producer Rusal’s sales of aluminium value-added products (VAP) were down 22.2% year on year in the first quarter of 2019 amid US sanctions and high premiums, it announced on April 30.

Cars are as wrapped up in Los Angeles’ identity as tacos, the Hollywood sign, and palm trees. But the auto culture could change dramatically in the next few decades. On Monday, the city introduced its version of a Green New Deal and while it won’t quite ban cars, it will alter transit in the city.

After months upon months of waiting, Oculus is finally ready to deliver its next generation of VR headsets. Both the stand-alone Oculus Quest and PC-dependent Oculus Rift S will be available to buy on May 21st in 22 countries, with pre-orders startin...

It's going to be much easier to raise money on Instagram for your favorite nonprofits starting today -- if you're in the US, that is. The Facebook-owned platform has introduced a Donation sticker for Stories, and it even directly links to nonprofit g...

Facebook is introducing a feature called "Meet New Friends" at F8 2019, its annual developers conference, as part of a major redesign to its mobile app. The company says that Meet New Friends is designed to help users start friendships with others fr...

If you've ever wanted to let Facebook know who your romantic crush is -- and no, "poking" doesn't count -- soon you'll have the chance to do just that. Today, at its F8 2019 developers conference, the company announced Secret Crush, a new feature tha...

As rumored, Instagram is indeed getting ready to roll out a test that hides "Like" counts from people looking at your pictures and videos. The company made the announcement at Facebook's F8 developers conference, where it revealed that it will start...

If the Oculus Go was an appetizer for truly wireless VR, which is entirely self-contained and doesn't rely on a PC, the Quest is closer to a main course. It's not as immersive as desktop virtual reality, but it's currently the easiest way to show...

With over 1 billion monthly active users, Instagram sees a major opportunity to disrupt online shopping. And, over the past year or so, the company has been working hard to make shopping a cornerstone feature of its app. Just last month, it started a...