Twitter is considering a 10,000-character limit
Twitter is considering a new feature that would allow you to tweet up to 10,000 characters rather than the current limit of just 140.
Twitter backs smart headphones startup with first-ever hardware investment
Twitter has unveiled its first hardware investment at CES. The company is backing Muzik, makers of smart headphones that allow social media integration.
Check out these five great new apps for to start off 2016 with a bang
Every week we parse through the various app stores so you don't have to go through the hassle. Check out these five apps to download.
Using Snapchat, this dad has been turning his baby into a superhero
Graphic designer Costeur transforms his adorable little son from a human child into a superhero, a comic book character, and much more via Snapchat.
NBC Sports uses Snapchat account to promote ‘Winter Classic’ hockey game
NBC Sports is using Snapchat to drum up interest for its “Winter Classic,” which airs New Year’s Day.
This viral Facebook post will really make you appreciate flight attendants
In the midst of holiday travel, one New York mother took the time to write a public thank you to a Southwest Airlines flight attendant.
Social networking examined in tracking infectious disease outbreaks in China
The social media networking platform Weibo has become a valuable tool in China for tracking down and managing infectious diseases, such as bird flu.
50-person private notes and dark mode added to Twitter for Mac
Ever find yourself squinting to ward off those bright tweets in the dark? Well, no longer, as the Twitter for Mac app update has added a dark mode.
UK couple's terrorist plot uncovered after husband tweets bomb threats
A husband and wife who were planning major terrorist attacks in London were arrested after the husband revealed their intentions on Twitter.
Girl power: YouTube stars join Lilly Singh’s challenge to end girl-on-girl bullying
Lilly Singh has recruited a host of fellow YouTube stars as part of her #GirlLove social media campaign to end girl-on-girl hate and bullying.
Zombies on Twitter: The Walking Dead was the most popular TV show to tweet about in 2015
New Nielsen data highlights The Walking Dead's popularity. The AMC show was the most commented on TV series on Twitter and the most time-shifted of 2015.
Snapchat’s new music channels highlight artists, tracks, and live performances
Snapchat has launched a series of original new music channels dedicated to different genres including EDM, hip-hop, country, R&B, and pop.
Twitter updates its rules to include hateful conduct and self-harm policies
Twitter has updated its rules section to add an "abusive behavior" section that clarifies its policies in regard to hate speech and reports of self-harm.
Hilarious new Tumblr blog pokes fun at Tinder’s ‘Male Feminists’
A new Tumblr from comedian and writer Lane Moore calls out male Tinder users that proclaim themselves "feminists" on their profiles on the dating app.
Twitter appoints former Apple exec as its new head of diversity and inclusion
Twitter has hired a former Apple exec as its new head of diversity. Jeffery Siminoff previously served as director of worldwide inclusion and diversity at Apple.
Hollywood just caught some major movie pirates through Facebook, report reveals
Investigation papers from the UK's largest movie piracy case have revealed that several suspects were identified through their Facebook profiles.
Mark Hamill is authenticating signed Star Wars merchandise for fans on Twitter
Actor Mark Hamill is helping fans spot fake signed Star Wars merchandise by authenticating their memorabilia and responding to questions on Twitter.
Zuckerberg goes on the offensive, blasts critics of Free Basics
Facebook's chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, has penned an opinion piece in the Times of India, defending the company's Free Basics program.
The worst social media celeb screw-ups ever
Some celebrities should never use social media. Here are some of the most disastrous fails they have ever been involved in.
Jack Dorsey tells Product Hunt how he runs two billion-dollar companies
Now, thanks to a question-and-answer session on Product Hunt, Jack Dorsey has revealed just how he does the near-impossible task of running two companies.
Forget Christmas cards, use these social media tips to share great festive posts instead
Create awesome social media greetings that act as Christmas cards for all your friends and family using these tips for Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram.
Chicago rapper King Louie shot in the head according to reports on Twitter
Rapper and Chicago native King Louie has survived a shooting and is recovering in hospital. The rapper was shot in the head whilst in Ashburn, Chicago.
A WhatsApp bug crashes the app using just smiley emojis
A fatal flaw in the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, causes it to crash. The bug can be exploited by sending a message containing 4,000 emojis.
Twitter is telling Hillary that she's #NotMyAbuela
#NotMyAbuela began trending on both Facebook and Twitter after the Clinton campaign published "7 things Hillary Clinton has in common with your abuela."
Hinge dating app breaks the ice by matching experiences as conversation starters
The Hinge dating app has released a new update that aims to get users chatting by matching their common life experiences, courtesy of a questionnaire.
Microsoft just bought a messaging app from a former exec
Microsoft has acquired a team messaging app named Talko, created by former exec Ray Ozzie, in order to integrate its functions into Skype.
Find the stranger causing mischief in Google's 360-degree video on YouTube
Google has paired with Aardman Animations to bring "Special Delivery" to YouTube. The 360-degree video is interactive and tells a festive story.
Facebook now lets you share Live Photos from your iPhone 6S on its iOS app
Facebook is rolling out integration for Apple's Live Photos feature, allowing iPhone 6S and 6S Plus users to upload Live Photos to the Facebook app.