Facebook pilot links user profiles with online news subscriptions
The feature could cut down on password fatigue.
Publishers
Facebook is expanding its dedicated news section to more countries
It could land outside the US in six to 12 months.
Major news organizations join the fight against Apple’s App Store fees
Publishers want the same terms that Apple gave Amazon Prime Video.
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Facebook will prioritize original reporting in its News Feed
It will demote stories without a byline.
Google will pay publishers for 'high-quality' news and absorb paywall costs
The search giant said it will soon launch an all-new "news experience."
Book publishers sue Internet Archive for allegedly enabling piracy
They allege that the IA is committing ‘willful mass copyright infringement.’
Google proposed, then abandoned, a website tipping feature
The tool would let users make small ad hoc donations to their favourite sites.
Google brings AMP-powered search to Google Images
Its new Swipe to Visit feature lets you preview sites in Google Images.
Epic Mega Sale loses two pre-order titles on day one
'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2' was removed but will reportedly return soon.
YouTube will label videos to help European users avoid fake news
The aim is to limit misinformation during the EU elections.
Spotify opens up its streaming data to music publishers
The tool includes stats on how well songs perform on playlists.
Steam lets game developers customize their homepages
The feature is in open beta, so expect a few bugs.
Google plans Snapchat-esque stories for mobile search results
There are already a host of publishers on board.
Facebook goes back to basics: People
The company has realized how hard it is to keep people both happy and informed.
Google aims to share revenue with news publishers
The days of feuding with the news industry may be long gone.
Facebook’s new guidelines could block news outlets from ad revenue
The list of content ineligible for ad revenue includes material 'in the context of news.'
Get ready for more ads in Facebook's Instant Articles
It's still not great for publishers, but they'll make a bit more money.
Facebook buys CrowdTangle to help publishers track content
The tool tracks how stuff spreads around the internet to gauge what's popular.
