British authorities have admitted to spying on UK users of social media services like Facebook and Twitter, but claim this mass surveillance is justified as the data and services are located overseas.
Facebook accidentally launched its long-rumoured Snapchat competitor app, Slingshot, before quickly pulling ot from the App Store.
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has made its first public foray into the world of social media by opening official accounts on Twitter and Facebook.
WhatsApp, the hugely popular private messaging app that was recently acquired by Facebook for $16 billion (£9.55 billion) is rumoured to be introducing voice calls soon.
Facebook has acquired Occulus VR, the creators of virtual reality headset Occulus Rift, for a reported $2 billion (£1.2 billion).