Facebook Rolls Out 'Want' Button in Retail Test

Facebook on Monday confirmed what's been speculated for months—that the social networking giant is actively trying out additions to its arsenal of business-friendly interactive tools for users, including a so-called "Want" button.The company is currently engaging in a "small test in which a few select businesses will be able to share information about their products through a feature called Collections," Facebook said in a statement emailed to PCMag. Retailers involved in the program are Pottery Barn, Wayfair, Victoria's Secret, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus, Smith Optics, and Fab.com, the company said. Read more on PCMag.com

Facebook Adds 'Expecting a Baby' Timeline Option

The social network rolled out a new "Life Event" for Timeline on Monday, which lets you share when you are going to be a mother or father. With the new life event option, expectant parents can share their baby's due date and whether it's a boy or a girl.

9 Facebook Buttons We 'Want' To See

Facebook users have long clamored for more options to express themselves. Here are nine new buttons, including the long-rumored 'Want' button, that would do the job. Rumor has it that Facebook is noodling around with the idea of providing users with a Want button. Such a button would expand users' current--and only--pre-programmed evaluation option: Like. Read more on InformationWeek.com