Tired of trolls and slander, former Reddit exec launches Imzy, a positivity community
Former Reddit exec launches Imzy.com, a community that emphasizes finding what you want and positivity. Funded by tips to users and the site, no ads allowed.
Bug bounty hunter scores on Facebook and turns in another hacker
While earning a $10,000 reward in Facebook's bug bounty program, a bug hunter called Orange Tsai discovered evidence another hacker had already been there.
Like it, Love it, or LOL it? How are people reacting to news on Facebook?
Content marketing agency Fractl has taken a closer look at just how readers are reacting to the news on social media.
“Oh! THAT memo.” PayPal plans gender equality program with all-male panel
In a communications mixup, the flyer for a PayPal panel on gender equality featuring five male speakers left out a subtitle that indicated men as allies.
Lawmakers ask National Intelligence director, ‘How many citizens have you spied on?’
In a recent letter from 14 Congress members, James Clapper was asked to estimate the number of Americans affected by various surveillance techniques.
Bloom’s new trading feature lets parents buy, sell baby gear locally
A parenting app called Bloom has launched a local connection feature that lets parents buy and sell discounted toys and other items.
Down to Lunch app gets friends together as developers shun money
Hot app Down to Lunch connects high school and college friends for meals, studying, or just chilling. Simple graphics make it fast and easy.
Snapchat is fighting for your right to take a voting day ballot selfie
Snapchat has filed an amicus brief against a ballot box selfie ban in New Hampshire, arguing that the images provide a major source of content for its app.
The NHTSA is using Twitter to personally call out people who text and drive
The NHTSA has taken to a new method of calling out people who think it's OK to text and drive: publicly shaming one Twitter user at a time.
MTV Cribs is making a comeback … on Snapchat
MTV is bringing back Cribs for the Snapchat set. The celeb-oriented TV show will be reduced to a short-form series exclusively for the messaging app.
Parker's relaunched Airtime app now helps you to virtually gather with your friends
An app called Airtime has just been relaunched as a way to share photos and videos with your group of friends whenever you want.
Plastic surgeons are using Snapchat to broadcast patients going under the knife
These Snapchat videos aren't for the squeamish. A number of qualified plastic surgeons are using the messaging app to broadcast from the operating table.
Hillary Clinton PAC spends millions on ‘correcting’ her critics on social media
Hillary Clinton's weapon against her online attackers is a PAC that targets her critics on social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit.
Snapchat update lets you swap faces with any photo on your phone
Snapchat has released a new update that let's you apply face-swap with any image in your phone's photo library, meaning you can now switch mugs with anyone.
Who needs a camera roll? You can now take photos and videos within Flipagram
Flipagram has launched an update to its app that allows you to take photos and videos straight from the app -- no more browsing through the camera roll!
Facebook is tweaking the News Feed to show articles you’ll actually read
Facebook has announced yet another tweak to the News Feed, now factoring in time spent reading articles. Ideally, this will help cut down on clickbait.
Your Instagram selfies could land you a place in the Miss USA contest
Miss USA is heading to Instagram and Twitter in search of a 52nd contestant. For the first time ever, your selfies could land you a spot in the pageant.
New Mexico to expose DUI offenders and lenient judges on Twitter
New Mexico is to reveal the identities of repeat DUI offenders and lenient judges on Twitter, in conjunction with its new court monitoring program.
What’s on TV tonight? Google’s bringing live TV listings straight to Search
Looking for something to watch? Instead of turning on the TV to find something, you'll soon be able to see live TV listings straight from Google Search.
Is this the droid you’re looking for? Browse BotPages’ directory to find your bot
Looking for a bot to give you the scores for the latest match? Or a bot for weather info? BotPages' directory gives you access to 5,000 bots.
You can finally make group calls with Facebook Messenger
Facebook has launched an update to Messenger for both iOS and Android, finally allowing users to make group calls through the app.
Google Inbox simplifies event planning by grouping related emails
Google has updated Inbox with a number of great new features, including the ability to save links in your email list. Not more emailing links to yourself!
Is Snapchat high? New Bob Marley ‘blackface’ filter spurs negative buzz on 4/20
On Wednesday, Snapchat gives users this on a day of cannabis celebration -- a Bob Marley filter that gives users instant blackface. No, seriously.
Buckingham Palace seeks Twitter royalist to tweet for Queen and country
One needs help with one's Twitter account. The British Monarchy is seeking someone to manage its massive social media presence for £50,000 per annum.
NYPD’s #UnlockJustice social media campaign backfires on Twitter
A hashtag promoting the NYPD's anti-encryption campaign on social media has backfired on Twitter, with users tweeting their opposition to #UnlockJustice.
UberEats Instant Delivery nixed in NYC only a month after standalone app launch
Only one month after launching a standalone UberEats app in New York City, Uber has shut down the Instant Delivery option in that app to "narrow its focus."
Instagram is set to turn a huge profit for Facebook this year
Instagram is set to have a huge year, according to analysts at Credit Suisse. The popular photo-sharing app is projected to generate $3.2 billion in 2016.
Google and Verizon connecting Japan and Ecuador earthquake victims with loved ones
Google and Verizon have made it easier to contact victims of the Japan and Ecuador earthquakes. They're also contributing to the relief efforts.
Facebook considering a number of ways to let users earn money from posts
Facebook could soon allow users to profit from their posts. A survey circulated on the site indicates a number of advertising options related to sharing.