It’s safe to add music to Facebook videos if it comes from this record label
Sharing music on Facebook is no longer a copyright violation -- if that music comes from the Universal Music Group.
Instagram is still testing a share button, but there is a new live-sharing option
Regrams may only be in testing, but Instagram users can now share a live video by sending it to friends with Direct messages.
This new social media platform wants to turn your likes into cash
Selfllery is a new social media platform that gives users cryptocurrency for likes, which they can later donate or convert to cash.
Facebook says job ads that target by age aren’t (necessarily) discriminatory
ProPublica is picking on Facebook's ad targeting system again -- but this time, Facebook says the age filters are appropriate.
Twitter expands security with authentication tools for withheld tweets
Twitter users can now use third-party authentication apps for more secure log-ins, while prohibited content gets a facelift.
Facebook’s fake-news flag no longer flies as related articles take over
That Facebook fake news flag is no more -- in its place, Facebook is using related articles from fact-checking organizations.
CMOS camera sensor inventor returns with an extreme-low-light follow-up
The same person that created the sensor found in most cameras is behind a new Quanta Image Sensor with crazy low-light capabilities.
Facebook facial recognition prevents someone from stealing your photo
Facebook facial recognition will now help prevent accounts from using photos of another user as their profile.
Government requests for your Facebook data continues to grow, report says
Facebook received nearly 80k government requests for user data in the first half of 2017 and nearly 225k copyright violation claims.
Twitter’s new rules are here — and hate groups are finally getting the boot
Twitter's new policies against hate and harassment are now in effect -- and a number of violence-promoting accounts have been removed.
Exclusive: How nonprofits use Facebook to drive donations after a disaster
After a disaster, nonprofits are using Facebook both to see what's needed -- and to reach out to potential donors.
Tiffen Steadicam Volt review
Steadicam was the first mechanical gimbal — so does the hybrid smartphone Steadicam Volt live up to those big expectations?
Not too proud to beg? Facebook downgrades posts that ask for likes
Facebook is penalizing engagement baiting, or posts that solicit interactions simply by asking for them with new algorithms.
EyeEm’s new Custom platform connects you with photographers for hire
EyeEm is now both stock photography and a place to find a photographer to hire for a custom shoot through a new commissioned platform.
Facebook’s new feature will make it easier to hide your posts from your boss
Facebook could soon be opening up more options on where to share by allowing users to post to the news feed but not to profiles.
Facebook eliminates ad breaks on short videos, but expands ads in Watch Tab
Facebook users will soon be seeing fewer ads of one kind only to see more of another. Facebook is upping the video length for mid-break ads.
DIY your own Snapchat World Lenses with new (and free) Lens Studio
Snapchat Lens Studio allows anyone with a few computer skills to design their own augmented reality World Lens.
Here’s how A.I. is helping Gfycat get rid of those crummy pixelated GIFs
Gfycat is using A.I. to replace crappy pixelated GIFs with higher resolution versions by finding and replacing from the original video file.
Recommended posts could soon make Instagram more like Facebook
Instagram is testing recommended posts, one of several changes the platform is currently considering for the home feed.
Mirror Emoji Keyboard turns selfies into characters that look like you
Using AI and computer vision, Mirror Emoji Keyboard generates custom emojis from a single selfie, now available for iOS and Android.
Is Facebook bringing the poke back? One-click greetings are in testing
The Facebook poke may have fallen by the wayside but the social media platform may be testing new ways to bring back the odd interaction.
Twitter’s threaded tweets keep tweetstorms from clogging your feed
Say goodbye to manually numbered tweets and tweetstorms in replies -- Twitter is adding their own tool for creating threaded tweets.
Adobe narrows the gap between Lightroom CC and Classic with new tools
Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic now have fewer differences, thanks to a significant CC update adding curves and split toning.
Get ready for reindeer selfies — Facebook is launching its holiday features
Turn yourself into a reindeer, send a digital card or go live with your New Year's countdown using new options from Facebook.
Instagram’s hashtag follow tool delivers posts that you actually care about
Instagrammers can now follow the topics they are passionate about with a new Instagram hashtag follow tool.
Facebook terminates the ticker, the ‘creeper feed’ of every interaction
The Facebook Ticker, the network's real-time list of every like, comment and post from friends is no more.
Smartphones take half of the photos — but DSLRs are growing, Flickr says
Flickr's annual report for the most popular devices unsurprisingly go to the smartphone camera -- but DSLRs actually saw a jump this year too.
Chicken nuggets, Trump, and natural disasters among Twitter’s top 2017 trends
So what were the most popular posts on Twitter this year? The list of the platform's top tweets, retweets, and hashtag is in.
Smooth moves: Second-gen Edelkrone sliders offer even smoother video effects
Edelkrone just launched updates to the SliderOne Pro, WingPro and Wing, bringing more features to the compact sliding systems.
The Kodak Mini Shot packs in Bluetooth and a printer — for $100
The Kodak Mini Shot may only have a 10-megapixel sensor, but the $100 camera includes Bluetooth, a printer and an LCD screen.