In-depth
The antitrust case against Facebook is fundamentally flawed
Even in a year when bashing tech companies has become a bipartisan avocation, last week’s US antitrust assault on Facebook stands out.
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In-depth
Facebook breakup would demolish Mark Zuckerberg’s social media empire
The US took a major step toward the possible breakup of Facebook by formally filing an antitrust lawsuit against the technology giant. Here’s how a forced breakup would impact Facebook’s prospects.
Sections
US lawsuits could force Facebook sale of Instagram, WhatsApp
Facebook could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the US Federal Trade Commission and nearly every US state filed lawsuits against the social media company on Wednesday.
Sections
US is poised to sue Facebook for monopoly abuse
Facebook will soon be hit by federal and state antitrust lawsuits accusing the social media giant of abusing its dominance and thwarting competition, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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Facebook is set to face antitrust lawsuit with FTC decision near
US antitrust officials are nearing a final decision on bringing a lawsuit against Facebook that accuses the social media giant of using its dominance to harm competition.
E-commerce
Google tries to turn YouTube into a major shopping destination
Every toy, gadget and item you see on YouTube could soon be for sale online – not on Amazon, but right on YouTube itself.
News
Facebook takes step to integrating its chat apps
Facebook said some users can now send messages between Messenger and Instagram – the first step toward a full integration of the company’s three separate social media services.
Information security
Facebook accused of watching Instagram users through their cameras
Facebook is again being sued for allegedly spying on Instagram users, this time through the unauthorised use of their mobile phone cameras.
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Facebook launches TikTok clone called Reels
Facebook rolled out its own version of social media rival TikTok in more than 50 other countries on Wednesday, embedding a new short-form video service called Reels as a feature in Instragram.
World
US politicians accuse Big Tech of crushing rivals to boost profits
Google and Facebook took particularly sharp jabs for alleged abuse of their market power from politicians on Wednesday in a much-anticipated hearing that put four of the US’s most prominent tech CEOs in the hot seat.