Drone lovers unite! DJI+Discover is the Facebook for drone fans
DJI has launched an update to its app that essentially makes the app a social media network for those interested in drones.
New report finds terrorists and arms dealers selling through Facebook groups
A report into arms sales on social media has found that Facebook groups in Syria, Iraq, and Libya are being used by terrorists to sell and purchase weapons.
Anti-gay legislation is riling up tech companies in multiple states
Tech companies are using social media to send messages to states with anti-gay discrimination laws about potential economic consequences.
Sunrise features come to Outlook with Evernote, Facebook, and Wunderlist integration
The Outlook app on iOS and Android can now read event information, notes, and to-dos from Evernote, Facebook, and Wunderlist.
Hack of mainstream radio station replaces broadcast with sexually explicit podcast
An audacious hack of transmission devices has caused nationally syndicated radio stations to air a podcast discussing a furry fetish.
Facebook Messenger gains new ways to start chats and add contacts
Facebook has announced two new features for Messenger that make it easier to start chats and add new contacts.
Want someone to hack a Gmail account? That’ll cost just $130, says report from Dell
Dell's SecureWorks arm has published a report revealing the prices for DDoS attacks, hacking emails, getting fake bank account credentials, and more.
Now everyone can live-stream in 360 as Periscope’s new feature goes public
Originally open to just a select few, Twitter's 360 live-streaming feature is now universally available via the Periscope app on iOS.
PC gaming video sharing site Plays.tv has passed 10 million users in its first year
Plays.tv is a platform for sharing bite-sized clips highlight clips from gameplay sessions, and it already boasts 10 million users during its first year.
Working like a dog: Instagram’s popular pups bank up to $3,000 per post
It's a dog's life. Popular Instagram accounts dedicated to dogs are generating thousands of dollars in advertising revenue thanks to a new talent agency.
Facebook providing ‘financial incentive’ for companies to use its live video service
As it has already been doing with celebrities, Facebook is now providing financial incentive to media companies to use its live-streaming video service.
LinkedIn splashes $59 million on its first international data center in Singapore
LinkedIn has opened its first data center outside of the U.S. The social network has chosen Singapore as the location for the $58 million facility.
Facebook wants you to ditch Periscope and watch live video in its News Feed
Facebook wants a bigger piece of the live video action. To combat established rivals like Periscope, it's launching new features and securing content deals.
Domino’s Zero Click takes the work out of ordering pizza
Want pizza? Who doesn't? Just launch Domino's Zero Click app, and voilà, your order has been placed.
Burberry products now carry Snapchat tags that link to first-of-its-kind fashion channel
High-end fashion brand Burberry has introduced Snapchat QR codes that link to its Discover channel on a number of products tied to its Mr. Burberry range.
Sarah Palin vows to sue Azealia Banks over Twitter comments despite apology
Sarah Palin has announced that she will take legal action against Azealia Banks over a series of profanity-laden tweets posted by the rapper.
New Twitter message button lets you privately share tweets on iOS and Android
Twitter has rolled out a new Message button that lets you privately send tweets to friends, followers, brands, and anyone else directly from your timeline.
Apple’s answer to low viewership on Apple News? A Twitter account
Apple News viewership may not be as high as Apple, or Apple's publishing partners, would have liked, but Apple has a way to try and change that - Twitter.
The bots are coming: Kik opens its own bot store with Vine, Sephora, and more
Kik has taken the wraps off of a bot store -- a full week before Facebook is slated to do the same. The store launched with bots from FunnyOrDie and Vine.
WhatsApp activates end-to-end encryption for one billion users
Calling, messaging, sending documents -- everything you do now in WhatsApp is protected by end-to-end encryption.
In celebration of Web culture, Webby Awards announces its 2016 nominees
If there's one place on Earth where improvement is constant, it's the Internet. And now, to celebrate, the Webby Awards are back for its 20th year.
Food Network’s new show 12 Hungry Yelpers will confront restaurateurs with Yelp reviews
12 Hungry Yelpers will feature some of Yelp's most acerbic or perhaps acrimonious reviews in order to help restaurants fix their issues.
Rights to live streaming NFL Thursday Night Football go to Twitter
Twitter has reportedly won the live streaming rights to the NFL's Thursday Night Football, beating out contenders like Amazon, Facebook, and Verizon.
Facebook uses AI to help the blind ‘see’ images
Facebook introduced automatic alternate text that uses artificial intelligence to 'read' image contents for people who use iOS device screen readers.
StoryWorth’s new app keeps family history alive one question at a time
StoryWorth just launched an iOS app to make it easier for your family members to share their story with you.
Instagram’s rich kids are revealing their super-rich parents’ hidden assets
Instgram's rich kids are unknowingly helping investigators seize their parents' hidden assets, worth millions of dollars, via their social media activity.
MasterCard seeks to partner with Twitter and Facebook on social media payment solutions
A MasterCard exec has revealed the company wants to officially partner with Facebook and Twitter on payments solutions for the social media giants.
Taliban’s app goes down after a day on Google Play Store
The Taliban has had a growing digital presence -- on the likes of Twitter, Facebook, and Telegram. Now its looking to publish its own app.
Could social media be contributing to your lack of adequate sleep?
The advent of social media may have catalyzed FOMO, but now, it looks like it's also causing us to miss out on something much more tangible -- sleep.
Airbnb will start cracking down on illegal listings in San Francisco
Airbnb has been giving the hotel industry a run for its money since it first exploded onto the scene nearly eight years ago, but now it's reigning itself in