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YEAR IN REVIEW: WHAT HAPPENED IN 2019

As 2019 comes to an end, it’s time to sit back and reflect on what has been an incredible year in the world of technology. This week, we’re delving deeper into the biggest stories and innovations of the year, covering Apple, social media, politics, Tesla, and foldable phones…

A CHANGING SOCIAL MEDIA LANDSCAPE

It would be impossible to discuss the biggest stories in the world of technology without giving a nod to social networking sites. Facebook started the year in a rough state, hot off the heels of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and other major data breaches and controversies , and though nobody can say the company has recovered, it has worked hard to rebuild trust and reputation amongst users and investors.

The company announced in January that it planned to merge its popular networking apps Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp , though that was met with a mixed reaction with many questioning whether the aim was for Facebook to transfer data between the services, .

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