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BlackBerry is Suing Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram Over Messaging Patent

Bet you didn’t think you’d hear about BlackBerry today. The Waterloo-based company, which is now apparently a software firm specializing in cyber security, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Facebook and its WhatsApp and Instagram apps. BlackBerry alleges the social network conglomerate copied technology and features from BlackBerry Messenger. That’s BBM

This Is What Facebook and Google Do With Your Online Data

Social media sites, most notably Facebook and Twitter, have been in hot water due to the role they played in Russian hacking during the US election. Facebook disclosed in a blog post that roughly $100 000 worth of fake ads (roughly 3000) were sold to ad groups linked to Russian

Stop Making These Social Media Mistakes Right Now

It’s a no brainer that social media is today’s new store front for brands, and if their window (instgram feed) isn’t up to par, no one will invest in them. While most brands have embraced social media, a large percentage are using the platforms incorrectly. Banks, for example, are often

Facebook Messenger Day Stole Snapchat Stories, Didn’t Say “Thanks”

Facebook Messenger Day launched today with a slight spin on the Snapchat Stories slideshow format. On Messenger Day, users will find “Who’s up for?” filters and Active Now notifications in an attempt to shift storytelling from the past tense to present and future tenses. What this really means, of course, is

Facebook Launching New Tools To Help Prevent Suicide

Facebook  announced Wednesday it is testing the ability for AI to identify potential “suicide or self injury” posts in the United States, but not yet in Canada. Facebook is seeking balance between enabling live, shared experiences and providing a safe environment for online users. This morning the social media brand announced