Turkey blocks Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp after arrest of opposition leaders
Turkey has once again blocked access to a number of leading social media and messaging platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter.
Facebook gradually moving into TV advertising with Apple TV and Roku TV ads
Facebook is expanding its Audience Network advertising tool to sell ads on connected streaming devices, starting with Apple TV and Roku TV apps.
Periscope’s new selfie masks let you go live as Clinton or Trump
Twitter's Periscope is the latest live-streaming platform to jump on the selfie filter bandwagon with the launch of its very own Trump and Clinton graphics.
German lawsuit holds Zuckerberg responsible for hate speech on Facebook
Germany is now targeting Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and other company executives, as part of an investigation into hate speech on the social network.
Worried you’re not earning enough? LinkedIn is here to help
LinkedIn Salary is the business-oriented social network’s new tool that tells you how much you should be earning in your career, or in any other profession.
Facebook’s free internet service now reaches 40 million people worldwide
Facebook claims its Internet.org initiative now has connected 40 million people in areas in emerging markets where connectivity is low.
Twitter’s automated DM response tools for businesses strengthen customer service
Twitter has introduced a couple of handy new direct messaging features for businesses in its ongoing bid to make itself the premier customer service portal.
Facebook developing open source optical networking device called Voyager
Facebook today unveiled its open source telecom equipment, called "Voyager," designed to link data centers using a high-speed optical networking system.
Report: Facebook tried to buy South Korean Snapchat clone Snow
Facebook reportedly tried to buy South Korean app (and Snapchat clone) Snow over the summer after learning about its popularity in Asia.
How does Facebook censor content? Civil rights groups demand an answer
More than 70 advocacy groups have signed a letter addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging transparency over his company’s content removal policy.
Facebook under fire for “ethnic affinity” ad targeting option
Facebook is once again drawing controversy over its ad targeting tool that includes the option to exclude specific users based on “ethnic affinity.”
Facebook swipes from Snapchat for spooky Live video selfie filters
Facebook is finally starting to integrate the selfie filters offered by the MSQRD app (which it acquired in March) with Live video, in time for Halloween.
NBA ups Snapchat presence with weekly Discover channel, Bitmoji integration
The NBA is expanding its content partnership with Snapchat to bring even more behind-the-scenes and in-game footage to the app.
Facebook now lets verified users make money with sponsored posts
Facebook is extending its branded content policy to allow users with verified profiles to rake in ad revenue from sponsored posts.
Political chatter on social media is stressful and frustrating, new study finds
More than one-third of social media users are “worn out” by the amount of political content they encounter, claims a new study by the Pew Research Center.
Twitter gives NBA fans a reason to celebrate with new team emojis
Twitter and the NBA have teamed up to give each team its very own hashtag emoji just in time for the beginning of the new season.
Donald Trump goes all in on Facebook Live with nightly news show
Donald Trump is launching a nightly Facebook Live show dedicated to news from the Trump camp. Does this mean Facebook will one day be home to Trump TV?
Facebook lets you make voice and video calls with Windows 10 app update
Facebook Live has gone beyond mobile with the latest version of the Facebook app for Windows 10, allowing users to broadcast from desktops and tablets.
Twitter takeover roundup: Who’s interested in acquiring the social media giant?
Is Twitter heading toward a takeover later this month? Read our extensive roundup of all the major news regarding the acquisition that has everyone talking.
Facebook’s first Live Video ad campaign encourages you to stream everyday life
Facebook is launching a large-scale ad campaign on the streets of the U.S. and U.K. in a bid to get more people on to its Live Video service.
Facebook caves on censorship, will allow more NSFW news content
Facebook will start allowing more “newsworthy” content on to its service even if those items break its rules regarding nudity and graphic violence.
Facebook employees wrangled with execs to remove Trump’s posts as hate speech
Facebook has been engaged in an intense debate over the past year to remove certain posts by Donald Trump on the grounds of hate speech.
LinkedIn makes endorsements smarter to help you get noticed
LinkedIn is making its skills and endorsements features smarter, with new targeting and relevancy updates that it claims will get you more profile views.
Facebook adds 360 video and photo support to Instant Articles
Facebook is giving publishers the power to make Instant Articles more visually immersive with 360-degree video and photo support.
Did we witness the dawn of Trump TV on Facebook Live?
Donald Trump aired a Facebook Live-stream during the presidential debate that looked a lot like a news show. Was this our first glimpse of Trump TV?
Twitter fires VR chief who called homeless people ‘degenerates’ in Facebook post
Twitter’s new virtual reality project manager Gregory Gopman lasted around 48 hours at the company before being shown the door over a Facebook post.
Facebook lets you order food, seek recommendations from friends
Facebook is launching a set of new ecommerce features that could transform it into your primary destination for everyday services, such as ordering food.
Instagram lets you support friends whose mental health you may be concerned about
Instagram is taking a page out of parent company Facebook’s book by launching self-harm and suicide support tools for its 500 million users.
Facebook wants you to get political by endorsing a presidential candidate
Facebook is launching an “Endorsements” feature that allows you to publicly share your support for a U.S. political candidate in the run-up to the election.
Instagram recommends Stories based on your interests in the Explore tab
Instagram is bringing suggested Stories to its Explore tab in a bid to help its users follow more people. The update may ring alarm bells for Snapchat.