YouTube gets Super Bowl 50 ads weeks before the main event
YouTube has once again launched its AdBlitz channel and website, allowing advertisers the ability to preview ads in the run-up to this year's Super Bowl.
China’s Sina Weibo beats Twitter past the 140-characters mark
Chinese social network Sina Weibo has announced that it is abolishing its 140-character limit to allow posts of up to 2,000 characters, starting January 28.
Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo is launching a ‘social’ fitness platform
Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has tweeted that he is launching a "social" fitness platform in collaboration with Fitify co-founder Bryan Oki.
YouTube is bringing its new slate of original shows to Sundance
YouTube's biggest stars are set to descend on the Sundance Film Festival in Utah to present panels centred on the service's new slate of original shows.
Twitter is hoping celebs can boost Moments by using exclusive apps
Celebrities on Twitter have been given a host of new apps that help them to create exclusive content for the social platform, including a selfie camera.
Facebook is outsourcing its battle against hate speech in Germany
Facebook has hired the services of Bertelsmann business unit Arvato to help it remove racist posts in Germany, following mounting criticism in the country.
WhatsApp hack: read a message without the sender finding out
A newly discovered WhatsApp tip that works on all mobile versions of the messaging app lets users secretly read messages without the sender finding out.
Twitter celebrates 1.7 billion poll votes milestone with new time duration feature
To celebrate 1.7 billion votes cast using its polls feature since October, Twitter now lets you set a time duration for polls.
Developer removes Twitter trading app Stolen from App Store over privacy fears
The viral Twitter trading card app, Stolen, has been removed from the Apple App Store by its developer over fears of user privacy and abusive comments.
Follow your Fitbit heart rate to find love with this dating app
European matchmaking service, Once, now lets users sync its dating app with a Fitbit or Android Wear device so they can judge matches based on heart rate.
Pope Francis arranges unique Vatican meeting with Google’s Eric Schmidt
Pope Francis and the head of Google's parent company Alphabet, Eric Schmidt, have arranged a meeting at the Vatican in Rome, details of which are under wraps.
Twitter Gaming is the social network’s new hub for games, gamers, eSports
Twitter Gaming is an official gaming profile dedicated to the best tweets and content related to games, gamers, and eSports on the social platform.
Kentucky considers controversial bill banning certain social media posts
A controversial bill submitted to the Kentucky General Assembly by state Rep. John Carney places restrictions on social media use in the wake of a tragedy.
Court ruling lets employers in Europe read workers’ private WhatsApp messages
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled companies can monitor the private messages of employers' on services such as WhatsApp and Facebook.
YouTube’s biggest star PewDiePie launches Disney-backed Web network
YouTube star PewDiePie has launched a video network in conjunction with the Disney-owned Maker Studios. The new venture will create original shows.
Dating apps Tinder and Grindr linked to a surge in crimes in the UK
Popular dating apps such as Tinder and Grindr have been linked to a sevenfold increase in sexual offences in the U.K., according to police reports.
Snapchat users watch 7 billion videos daily, a dramatic spike that sees it rival Facebook
New figures reveal that Snapchat users now watch 7 billion videos per day, a dramatic spike that sees the video messaging app inch closer to rival Facebook.
Gay dating app Grindr sells majority stake to Chinese company for $93 million
Grindr, the popular dating app for gay and bisexual men, has sold a 60% controlling stake in its company to Chinese gaming firm Beijing Kunlun Tech.
Snapchat developing financial management tech, says report
Popular visual messaging app Snapchat is reportedly working on robo-advisory tech that will allow users to invest in exchange traded funds via their phones.
Social media wants Schumer and Lawrence to host 2017 Golden Globes
Twitter was ablaze with tweets petitioning the Golden Globes to ask celeb pals Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence to host the film awards next year.
YouTube stars to interview President Obama following SOTU speech
YouTube stars Destin Sandlin, Ingrid Nilsen, and Adande Thorne are to interview President Barack Obama just days after his final State of the Union speech.
India bans Facebook’s Free basics with a new Net neutrality law
A new ruling by India's telecom regulatory body has banned Facebook's free Internet service, citing net neutrality concerns and "discriminatory pricing."
Tinder launches operations in its biggest Asian market: India
Tinder has set up a headquarter in Dehli and hired a country head as part of its launch of operations in India, marking its first venture outside the U.S.
Instagram Rolls Out Daily Curated Videos Feed
Instagram has expanded its Spotlight Compilations video feature to appear on a daily basis. Like Snapchat Live Stories, the clips cover relevant topics.
Pinterest hires its first head of diversity in an effort to broaden its workforce
Pinterest has appointed its first diversity chief, Candice Morgan, who will pursue the company's goal of hiring more staff from underrepresented minorities.
Snapchat shuts its lens filter store to focus on advertising
Snapchat is shutting its lucrative lens filter store to focus on advertising. The store allowed users to buy selfie lenses priced at $0.99 each.
Reddit compiles its best AMA interviews in limited-edition hardback book
Link-sharing social network Reddit has released a book compiling it best "Ask Me Anything" interviews. The book comes in both digital and hardback editions.
