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Facebook Lost US$200 Billion in Value; Largest One-Day Drop in US History

The company reported a fall of daily users in the fourth quarter of 2021, the first ever since 2004

Teckwai SawFeb 05, 2022

TikTok, 3rd Largest Social Network And Will Continue To Grow in 2022

Surpassing Snapchat and Twitter, just right behind Facebook and Instagram in market share

Teckwai SawDec 24, 2021

Facebook’s UK users will lose EU privacy protections next year

The move will affect Instagram and WhatsApp users as well

THEVERGE.COMDec 16, 2020

Facebook A.I. disables large number of accounts; sparks #facebookdisabledme campaign on Twitter

Affected users are using the #facebookdisabledme Twitter hashtag to raise awareness

Alfred LeeDec 16, 2020

Facebook now offering cash and advertising credits grant for Malaysian companies.

Eligible companies will receive a grant of cash and advertising credits.

Alfred LeeOct 06, 2020

China's Tencent overtakes Facebook in market value.

The company added $200 billion to their value this year.

Alfred LeeJul 29, 2020

Wechat begins testing new online store feature to dominate digital selling.

Earlier last month, Facebook Shops launched.

Alfred LeeJul 16, 2020

WhatsApp has launched payments.

Signalling Facebook's goal to dominate Fintech space.

Alfred LeeJun 16, 2020

Facebook is buying Giphy for $400 million.

Deeper integration into Instagram to continue.

Alfred LeeMay 16, 2020

Facebook launches Messenger Rooms, a direct competitor to Zoom.

Free video calls of up to 50 people.

Alfred LeeApr 26, 2020

Facebook Gaming app launches, signaling the rise of esports.

The gaming industry is growing at an unprecedented rate right now.

Alfred LeeApr 22, 2020

Facebook reducing video quality as more people stay at home.

Following similar moves from YouTube, Netflix and Amazon.

Wallace HoMar 25, 2020

Google's largest event of the year, I/O, has been cancelled.

Facebook's F8 conference was also cancelled.

Alfred LeeMar 04, 2020

Facebook acquires cloud gaming startup PlayGiga

Facebook has acquired Spanish video gaming firm PlayGiga in a bid to gain footprint into the cloud game streaming market.

Ismawati AsmatDec 24, 2019

Facebook to build its own OS

Facebook is developing its own operating system from scratch in an effort to lessen its dependence on Android and iOS.

Ismawati AsmatDec 23, 2019

Google and Facebook plan to set up data centers in Indonesia

Communications and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate said Google and Facebook are considering setting up data centers in Indonesia.

Ismawati AsmatDec 09, 2019