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Facebook reportedly struggles to count users as people create multiple accounts

An internal report viewed by The Wall Street Journal shows the company could be grappling with just how many active users it has.

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<p>Snapchat reported its third-quarter earnings on Thursday.</p>

Snap misses revenue expectations after Apple's privacy changes

The social media company's stock plunges 25% in after-hours trading.

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<p>Comcast is one of six major ISPs called out by the FTC Thursday for amassing and sharing user data.</p>

FTC calls out internet providers for amassing user browsing data

Six major ISPs collect far more user data than consumers realize, the FTC warns, including data that groups those consumers by race and sexual orientation.

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Google cuts subscription-based service fees for Play Store apps in half

Apps that make their money via subscriptions will no longer need to retain customers for a year in order to see service fees drop from 30% to 15%.

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Facebook may rename itself, Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition

In today's top stories, a report suggests Facebook will rename itself soon, Samsung starts customization for one of its flip phones and Wing is expanding its drone delivery services to Texas.

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Apple will reportedly require COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees

New rules will apply to corporate and retail employees, Bloomberg reports.

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SolarWinds was a cybersecurity wakeup call, says Microsoft's president

The attack shined a light on both the sophistication of Russian attackers and the connected nature of the software supply chain.

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<p>PayPal might be discussing buying Pinterest.</p>

PayPal reportedly in talks to acquire Pinterest

The payments company reportedly approached the social media platform about a potential deal.

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<p>Facebook Groups has been under more scrutiny.</p>

Facebook to demote all Groups content from users who break its rules

The social network is also introducing a new feature so people who manage Groups know content from members has been flagged by Facebook.

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<p>Mark Zuckerberg has been added as a defendant in the Cambridge Analytica lawsuit.</p>

Zuckerberg named in DC lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal

DC Attorney General Karl Racine wants to hold the Facebook CEO personally responsible.

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These small nuclear reactors could be the future of clean energy

NuScale Power is the first company to receive approval from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission for small modular reactors, which are designed to be built in factories and shipped for their final installation.

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Google's Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro features detailed

In today's top stories, Google drops all the details about its Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones.

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