Delete your account: leaving Facebook can make you happier, study finds
New study from Stanford and NYU finds logging off causes ‘small but significant improvements in wellbeing’
Closure of Google+: everything you need to know
Social network’s demise has confused many Google users. We answer the key questions
Facebook and Twitter removed hundreds of accounts linked to Iran, Russia and Venezuela
The Facebook accounts had garnered about 2 million followers and researchers say they amplified anti-west views
Apple leaves Facebook offices in disarray after revoking app permissions
Move comes after Facebook exploited loophole to harvest data about apps installed on people’s iPhones
Facebook could be forced to share data on effects to the young
Social media firms should be compelled to protect users and legislation is needed, find MPs
Death of the private self: how fifteen years of Facebook changed the human condition
In 2004, the social network site was set up to connect people. But now, with lives increasingly played out online, have we forgotten how to be alone?
Markets surge on positive earnings from tech firms and Fed move to hold rates
Dow climbs 1.8% and S&P 500 rises 1.6% amid relief over Microsoft and Facebook results, while Tesla earnings miss expectations
Facebook posts record profit despite year of scandal
Fourth-quarter results beat expectations for earnings and revenue as profit hits $6.88bn, up from $4.27bn a year before
Apple cracks down on Facebook after it paid teens for access to their data
Program that enrolled users as young as 13 prompts Apple to ban Facebook from publishing some apps
Social media urged to take ‘moment to reflect’ after girl’s death
Children’s commissioner for England writes open letter highlighting ‘horrific’ content
Facebook accused by Brussels over ‘patchy’ attitude to fake news
EU commissioner warns internet firms in clampdown ahead of European elections
Nick Clegg squirms as Facebook apologist-in-chief. Sound familiar?
The former deputy PM is used to taking the rap for unpopular policies, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
The Guardian view on mental health online: protect the vulnerable
Editorial: The giant social media companies cannot escape responsibility when depressed teens are led to damaging material online
EU data watchdog raises concerns over Facebook integration
Irish commission that regulates site requests urgent briefing on platforms merger
Facebook limits scrutiny of political advertising before Australian election
Tech firm’s update restricts ability of external transparency campaigners to collate and scrutinise ads