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Facebook to launch ‘virtual dating’ over Messenger for Facebook Dating users
Facebook will soon allow users to go on “virtual dates,” the company announced today. The social network is planning to introduce a new video calling feature that will allow users of its Facebook Dating service to connect and video call over Messenger, as an alternative to going on a real-world…
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Facebook will soon let streamers charge for broadcasts
Facebook has announced a bunch of upcoming live video features, including ones on the way to Instagram and Portal. In the coming weeks, you'll be able to set up Facebook events as online-only and run live broadcasts on them. In addition, Facebook pag… Source
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Facebook launches drop-in video chat Rooms to rival Houseparty
Facebook is co-opting some of the top video chat innovations like Zoom’s gallery view for large groups and Houseparty’s spontaneous hangouts for a new feature called Rooms. It could usher in a new era of unplanned togetherness via video. Launching today on mobile and desktop in English speaking countries, you…
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Virtual adoptions are literal lifesavers for rescue dogs during a pandemic
Petunia’s introduction video mentions her love of string cheese. Feta’s clip says she’s happiest while going on walks. Rex’s video notes that he hoards shoes and has separation anxiety. They’re a brindle-colored mutt, a mixed terrier and a Doberman p… Source
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Facebook still plans to put ads in WhatsApp
Facebook hasn’t abandoned its plans to put ads in WhatsApp. The Information reports that Facebook will push ahead with ads in WhatsApp in the future, once it’s completed its plan to unify its messaging apps. The new details come after the Wall Street… Source
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Facebook stops advertisers from targeting users into ‘pseudoscience’
Mark Zuckerberg has said that fighting coronavirus misinformation is one of his “top priorities,” yet Facebook’s ad policies have been slow to catch up. Now, the company will no longer allow advertisers to target users based on their interest in “pse… Source
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