Snapchat taps Discovery to bring Shark Week and MythBusters shows to its app
Discovery, meet Snapchat Discover. Snap Inc. is adding shows from Discovery Communications to its app's burgeoning video roster.
In lengthy post, Zuckerberg details new ways Facebook is combating fake news
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg just shared his company's mission statement. It covers everything from fake news to civic engagement.
Twitter is now placing a timeout on the activity of abusive users
Twitter is reportedly putting abusive users in the naughty corner. The platform's latest safety measure enforces a timeout on abusive users.
Reddit is eliminating explicit content from its public homepage
Reddit is introducing changes to its public home page in an attempt to present a more sanitized version of it site to new users.
Twitter to show you more video content in trends and on timelines
Twitter wants you to watch more videos. The company is making updates to surface clips and Periscope live-streams across its platform.
Facebook harnesses the power of business pages for new job openings tool
Facebook now lets users discover and apply for job openings from business pages directly from within its app and website.
New LinkedIn feature makes it easier for contractors to connect with recruiters
LinkedIn users can now self-identify as contractors via its Open Candidates tool, which allows users to privately find work.
Snapchat users are ignoring media outlets and ads on the app, survey reveals
Snapchat publishers are having a hard time finding an audience for their content, according to a new survey.
Twitter kills off latest safety update after wave of negative feedback
Twitter is reversing a safety update aimed at combatting harassment on its site after it was criticized by users of the social platform.
Facebook scores Mexican soccer league live-streams courtesy of Univision deal
Sports live-streams on Facebook just received a huge boost thanks to the site's latest deal with Univision to stream Liga MX soccer games.
Facebook meets with record labels in bid to steal YouTube’s music video crown
Facebook is meeting with record labels and chasing music licensing deals as part of its ramped up video strategy.
Snapchat’s first unscripted original will be a reality show about breakups
Snapchat is set to get its first unscripted original show courtesy of a video content deal with A+E Networks.
Facebook now lets you check the weather forecast on mobile and desktop
Facebook is offering a new weather forecast tool on its mobile apps and the web. It is also bringing weather messages to the News Feed.
Snap makes key hire to ensure no one copies Snapchat features again
Snapchat developer Snap Inc. has hired a security expert whose startup specializes in protecting software from reverse-engineering.
Facebook to start testing AI review system for discriminatory advertising
Facebook is continuing its efforts to ensure nobody uses its tools to create biased ads that exclude people based on ethnicity.
Snap just made its IPO public: Here are 5 reasons why you should care
We poured through Snap's IPO filing to bring you the most relevant information about Snapchat, Spectacles, and Snap itself.
With its new tool, Facebook is pushing everyone to make new friends
Facebook is rolling out a new "Discover People" feature aimed at helping you find and connect with people on its massive social network.
Twitter’s fightback against abuse is off to an underwhelming start
Twitter kicked off its renewed effort to combat abuse and harassment on its site on Wednesday with a new support feature.
Mark Zuckerberg quietly announces a massive increase in Instagram’s user numbers
Instagram now has 400 million daily active users, adding 100 million new daily users to its impressive tally in just over seven months.
Facebook generates $8.81B in fourth-quarter revenue thanks to mobile ad gains
Facebook is continuing to grow at an impressive rate, according to its fourth-quarter results, and is set to reach 2 billion users this year.
Twitter’s new bot offers Black History Month facts, GIFs, and events guide
Twitter is launching a new bot to mark the start of Black History Month. The bot offers everything from historical facts to events info.
Facebook is making its News Feed smarter in its ongoing bid to eliminate clickbait
Facebook is once again updating its News Feed algorithm in an effort to rid its site of spam and clickbait.
Report: Facebook plans to invade your TV screen with its new video app
Facebook is heading to a TV screen near you. The company is developing a video-centric app for television set-top boxes, including Apple TV.
Facebook is testing its Slideshow musical video tool on Android
Facebook could finally be bringing it Slideshow feature — which lets users create mini-movies using photos and video — to Android.
Facebook’s latest News Feed update could show you longer videos
Facebook is further honing in on your video viewing habits as part of its latest News Feed algorithm update.
New Twitter Explore tab could have you glued to its mobile app
Twitter is replacing its Moments tab with a new Explore section that highlights live video on its iOS and Android mobile apps.
Lock down your Facebook profile security with the social network’s new privacy tool
Worried about your Facebook privacy? Then you need to check out the social network's new profile security guide: Privacy Basics.
Facebook’s Trending feed updates target fake news at the cost of personalization
Facebook is launching a set of updates for its mishap-prone Trending feature. The changes will be available to users in the U.S.
Tumblr’s zany new stickers and filters are everything you’d expect from the platform
Tumblr is the latest platform to go down the Snapchat route by giving users playful stickers and filters for photos and GIFs.
Trump’s inauguration is officially Twitter’s biggest live-stream ever
Twitter's live-stream of President Trump's inauguration broke viewership records on the platform by nabbing over 6.8 million views.