This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple on Monday unveiled a slew of new products and features, including its latest operating system, a redesigned virtual assistant and a revamped home screen that includes widgets. Apple executives also shared a number of stats at the …

A pair of major outdoor-goods retailers have joined a boycott of Facebook after six civil rights groups called on businesses to stop advertising on Facebook in July to push the social network to do more to combat hate speech and misinformation.  On Friday, outdoor-clothing brand The North Face announced on Twitter that it’s joining the #StopHateforProfit campaign. “We’re in. We’re Out @Facebook #StopHateForProfit,” …

Chris Cox, who left Facebook more than a year ago amid disagreements with CEO Mark Zuckerberg, said Thursday that he’s returning to the social network as chief product officer. “Facebook and our products have never been more relevant to our future,” Cox said in a post on Facebook announcing his return. “It’s the place I know best, it’s a place I’ve helped to …

TikTok’s popularity skyrocketed with the help of short, quirky dance and lip-syncing videos. Now the social media app is betting that live broadcasts and educational content will play a bigger part in its future. Bryan Thoensen, who oversees content partnerships at TikTok, said that during the coronavirus pandemic TikTok is seeing people not only spending more time watching videos but …

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday explained how the launch a new cryptocurrency called Libra could help the social network rake in more ad dollars. During the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, Zuckerberg was asked how Facebook will make money from Libra, which hasn’t launched yet. Introducing a a new cryptocurrency and other tools such as online shops will …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Automated technology that Twitter began using this month to label tweets containing coronavirus misinformation is making mistakes, raising concerns about the company’s reliance on artificial intelligence to review content. On May 11, Twitter started labeling tweets that spread a conspiracy theory about 5G causing the …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. As people stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Facebook is rolling out more ways for workers to video chat and businesses to use virtual reality to train employees.  The new features show how Facebook is responding to the rise of remote working amid …

Facebook said Tuesday that users will be able to shop without leaving the social network by visiting a business’ Facebook page or Instagram profile, a move that comes as more people turn to e-commerce because of the coronavirus pandemic.  In the future, users will also be able to shop through the company’s messaging services, including Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram Direct, the …

As part of its effort to crack down on online bullying and harassment, Instagram is rolling out new tools Tuesday, including a feature that lets users delete multiple negative comments at once. The release of the tools shows that Instagram is ramping up its fight against online bullying by giving users more control over how they use the site. Still, …

Facebook is testing in Peru a new app called Discover that lets people browse text on any mobile website for free for a certain amount of time, a move that highlights the social media giant’s ambitions to expand internet access globally. Facebook’s vision to connect the entire world has faced hurdles in countries such as India, where a controversial program …