Facebook's 'Digital Graveyard' Raises Ethical Questions
One analysis from the University of Oxford says the number of Facebook accounts for dead people will outnumber the living by 2070.
One analysis from the University of Oxford says the number of Facebook accounts for dead people will outnumber the living by 2070.
Facebook has admitted that it collected up to 1.5 million users' email contacts without their consent, in the latest privacy issue to hit the giant tech firm.
All three social media platforms, including Facebook Messenger, were not loading as of early Sunday morning.
Facebook revealed on Thursday it didn't properly mask the passwords of hundreds of millions of its users.
Facebook originally removed the ads because of a policy violation against using Facebook's logo, but it restored them.
The far-reaching proposal would impose new rules on certain kinds of tech companies with $25 billion or more in annual revenue.
A doctor in Boston says Facebook needs to be more transparent about suicide prevention efforts.
With a brand new, 130,000-square-foot space, Facebook Boston is ready to triple its employee count.
Facebook offered more of its users' data to companies than it has admitted, according to a new report.
When extreme weather conditions trapped a New Hampshire hiker in the mountains of Franconia this weekend, he turned to Facebook for help.
Facebook announced on Friday that the social network had exposed the private photos of millions of users without their permission.
The New York Times reports Facebook "ignored warning signs" of Russian interference and "sought to conceal them from public view."
Twitter had a blast while Facebook experienced an outage.
It is not yet known when this reported feature will be ready for all users.
Facebook now says hackers accessed data from 29 million accounts as part of the security breach disclosed two weeks ago.
The Portal's built-in camera automatically follows users as they move and even widens the shot if a second person enters the frame.
If you get a message about duplicate Facebook friend requests, just ignore it.
Facebook says 50 million user accounts have been affected by a security breach.
Buy nothing but get everything you need. That's the mission of Facebook groups popping up in several towns.
Jon says another pathetic showing by social-media bigwigs shows just how badly adult supervision of them is needed.
A Waltham mother is hoping for major security changes by Facebook, after her 16-year-old daughter's account was hacked and disabled.
Police officer Celeste Ayala was on duty at Sister Maria Ludovica Children's Hospital in Buenos Aires when the infant was brought in for treatment.
Shares plunged 19% on Thursday after executives warned that revenue growth would slow as the company focuses on user privacy.
Facebook said Friday that it has suspended Boston-based analytics firm Crimson Hexagon while it investigates how it collects and shares Facebook and Instagram's user data.
A Virginia restaurant is facing public backlash after they shamed a 17-year-old customer who paid for his meal in change.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
The Celtics now know their opponent for the second round of the NBA playoffs.
The Celtics will square off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, marking the ninth time the two teams will meet in the NBA playoffs.
Tim McGraw was forced to reschedule his Boston concert due to a Bruins playoff game.
The Celtics now know their opponent for the second round of the NBA playoffs.
It took some extra time, and then some overtime on top of that, but the Bruins are moving on. That's the good news.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Three dogs from Greyhound Friends Inc. were featured on WBZ-TV's Pet Parade.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
A new study finds that negative emotion can impact the health of your blood vessels.
New research finds that women approaching menopause could be at higher risk for depression.
A new survey finds that young Americans are falling prey to skin cancer myths.
Scientists in China have created a test using artificial intelligence that can detect cancer using one spot of dried blood.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
The Celtics now know their opponent for the second round of the NBA playoffs.
The Celtics will square off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, marking the ninth time the two teams will meet in the NBA playoffs.
It took some extra time, and then some overtime on top of that, but the Bruins are moving on. That's the good news.
Take a deep breath, Boston. The Bruins have survived the Maple Leafs.
Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.