Facebook launching custom ‘frames’ that look a lot like Snapchat geofilters
Facebook is again imitating Snapchat with the launch of custom “frames,” which borrow the concept of geofilters from its rival app.
Microsoft reveals its plans to integrate LinkedIn with Office, Outlook
Microsoft has announced how it plans to integrate LinkedIn with its Office and Outlook software. CEO Satya Nadella detailed the project in a LinkedIn post.
Snapchat ramps up original programming thanks to expanded Turner deal
Snapchat parent company Snap is expanding its partnership with Turner Broadcasting Inc. to bring even more original programming to its app.
Twitter is banning the bots that feed off Trump’s tweets
Twitter is banning bots that automatically reply to Donald Trump's tweets. This week, the platform has targeted several automated accounts.
Influential or insignificant? A primer on Facebook’s fake news dilemma
Facebook has a fake news problem. Here we explain how it came to be and what it can tell us about the inner workings of the world’s biggest social network.
CEO Jack Dorsey on Donald Trump’s Twitter activity: It’s 'complicated'
Is Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey a fan of Donald Trump’s nonstop tweeting? Dorsey's reply was characteristically diplomatic, but nonetheless revealing.
Tinder’s first podcast is here to help you navigate the world of online dating
Tinder is launching its first branded podcast, "DTR" (short for "Define the Relationship"), which will be dedicated to online dating advice.
Zuckerberg demos new features that could be hitting Facebook in 2017
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg just offered up a behind-the-scenes look at some seriously cool tech his company is building for its various platforms.
Facebook collaborating with other tech giants to stamp out extremist content
Facebook is teaming up with some of its biggest tech industry counterparts in order to combat the spread of violent extremist imagery and video on the web.
The highest earning YouTube stars of 2016 raked in a combined $70.5M
YouTube stars had a blockbuster year in 2016. PewDiePie is still the highest earner on Google's video service, but elsewhere the list was full of newcomers.
Facebook steps up efforts to support its Menlo Park community with $20M housing donation
Facebook has announced it is partnering with a coalition of local community groups to support affordable housing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
WeChat’s censorship system extends beyond China’s borders, finds new study
WeChat is muting certain keywords and websites for its domestic users even if they re-register with an overseas phone number, claims a new study.
Why did Facebook briefly ban a fake news detection plugin?
Facebook briefly began blocking links to the website of a fake news detection plugin, known as B.S. Detector, claiming it was "unsafe."
Report: Facebook building its own take on Snapchat Discover
Facebook can’t get enough of Snapchat. The latest news is that the company is planning its own curated media feature in the vein of Snapchat Discover.
Snap school: University uses Snapchat to inform students of acceptance
Students waiting to find out if they've been accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are getting confirmation in the form of a Snapchat message.
Reuters’ new algorithm confirms once and for all that Twitter is the best place to find news
Reuters is using an algorithm to detect breaking news on Twitter. The news agency says the tool has already helped it to report stories faster.
Twitter acquires startup Yes. Inc, makes its founder VP of product
Twitter has finally found a VP of product thanks to its new acquisition. The company has snapped up San Francisco-based startup and app maker Yes Inc.
Reddit CEO in whole heap of trouble with users of popular Trump subreddit
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is incurring the wrath of the contributors to a popular Donald Trump subreddit after admitting he modified a number of their posts.
Undisclosed ads on Instagram are no longer just limited to posts by celebs
Instagram's stealth advertising problem no longer encompasses just celebs. Consumer advocacy groups are now decrying the rise of "microinfluencers."
Pinterest’s new look business profiles boast bold slideshow design
Pinterest is launching a bold new design for business profiles with an emphasis on buyable pins that is consistent across the web and its mobile apps.
Twitter now lets you create your own Moments on mobile
Twitter is capitalizing on the potential of its Moments feature by rolling it out to all users, having previously made it available to influencers.
Reddit CEO warns Trump subreddit will be banned if harassment continues
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has promised to stamp out abuse, whilst also issuing a warning to a popular Trump subreddit: “Don’t force us to ban you.”
Snapchat plans first interactive 3D lens to promote ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’
Snapchat is partnering with film studio Screen Gems on an interactive 3D lens for its upcoming release "Underworld: Blood Wars," starring Kate Beckinsale.
Twitter will now rank your conversations and count your tweet replies
Twitter is fine-tuning your tweet replies in order to surface better content. The company's updates include direct reply counts and conversation ranking.
Facetune 2 photo-editing app offers 3D reshaping to help you craft the perfect selfie
Facetune 2, the next-gen version of the popular selfie app, is now available on the iOS App Store, and comes with a host of AI-powered photo-editing tools.
CNN taps YouTube sensation Casey Neistat for new media venture aimed at millennials
YouTube star Casey Neistat is heading to CNN to help the news network in establishing a new media brand seeking to capture the attention of younger viewers.
Instagram won’t stand for screenshots of its disappearing photos and videos
As part of its recent update, Instagram introduced a feature that notifies someone when you take a screenshot of their disappearing content.
Telegram's new publishing platform makes blogging simple, maybe even too simple
Encrypted messaging service Telegram just launched its very own, easy-to-use blogging platform, dubbed Telegraph.
Twitter vows swift action against devs caught using surveillance tools
Twitter has issued a statement claiming it is expanding its enforcement of its policies violating developers from using its data to spy on its users.
Facebook is sending out checks to users as part of lawsuit settlement
Facebook is sending some users a $15 check in the mail. The money is part of the settlement of a $20 million class action lawsuit against the company.
Twitter mistakenly blocked the account of its own CEO, Jack Dorsey
Earlier today, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was briefly suspended from the platform. When his account was reinstated, it was missing millions of followers.
Report: Facebook planning censorship tool that could pave the way for China entry
Facebook has reportedly developed software that allows third-parties to target posts in certain geographic areas, which is aimed specifically at China.
Facebook drone’s structural failure being investigated by safety agency
An accident involving Facebook’s Aquila drone is being investigated by U.S. aviation safety agency the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).