Google's newest update lets you Hangout with anyone
You can now join video or audio calls through Hangouts without a Google account. The update is said to be an attempt to catch up to Skype's latest feature.
Google's 'Friends Furever' ad just became the most shared ad of all time
Google's Android ad with a bunch of unlikely animal pals is the most shared ad of all time. The ad has been shared more than 6.4 million times.
Facebook tests new tools to help you get over your ex
Facebook's new tools allow you to hide everything regarding your ex when the relationship ends.
Social media used to track harmful side effects of narcotics medication
A recent study tracking social media platforms revealed harmful side effects when patients were prescribed narcotics for pain.
Meet the app experts say ISIS used to send secret messages
Telegram, a free Android, iOS, desktop, and Web app, saw its "Secret Chat” function utilized by terrorists associated with extremist group ISIS.
Tinder CEO Sean Rad gives disastrous interview that could jeopardize IPO
Tinder CEO Sean Rad may have put the impending IPO of parent company Match Group in his disastrous London Evening Standard interview.
Instagram shuts off API access for feed reading apps
If you're the developer of a third-party feed reading app for Instagram, you might need to change up your app.
Don’t shoot RAW: Reuters instructs photographers to submit only JPEGs
News agency Reuters is requesting all its freelance photographers to submit only original, unedited JPEG files, not uncompressed RAW files.
Facebook makes giving to charity easier with an integrated ‘Donate’ button
Facebook's new tools make it easier for users to donate to philanthropic causes and simpler for nonprofits to track fundraising goals.
Artist’s simple ‘Peace for Paris’ drawing is the Internet’s symbol for solidarity
Because of social media, the simple "Peace for Paris" doodle has become a widespread symbol for solidarity after last week's terror attacks.
Marc Andreessen just dumped a whole lot of Facebook stock — should anyone be worried?
Marc Andreessen went ahead and sold 1.5 million shares of Facebook stock over the course of the last two weeks, valued at around $160 million.
Facebook quickly turns on ‘Safety Check’ following deadly bombing in Nigeria
Facebook has activated "Safety Check" after a deadly bombing in Nigeria, the second time it has done so for an event that isn't a natural disaster.
Instamoms are a social media phenomenon of child fame, vanity, and money
Instamoms are a phenomenon of social media. The self-grown world of social fame on behalf of children has elements of vanity, money, endorsements, and more.
Twitter's emoji reactions might solve its 'heart' problem
A user uncovered what appears to be new emoji reaction buttons to add to Twitter's heart button.
Justin Bieber may have broken Instagram, but Facebook fixed it
Instagram recently fixed a glitch that would slow down the platform every time Justin Bieber posted a photo or video.
Change your Facebook profile picture to reflect Lebanon or Kenya’s flag too
Vietnam-based designer Hubert Southall is calling out to all graphic designers and art directors "to cover the filter void" for Facebook profile pictures.
Social media and how the world reacted to the tragedy in Paris
On Friday, November 13, Paris was rocked by a series of terrorist attacks, and the world joined hands to lift the people of France to their feet.
Study: A week without Facebook leads to a happier, less angry, less lonely life
The Happiness Research Institute released findings from a study showing how quitting Facebook for a week leads to a happier life.
The Amazing Race goes viral, casting YouTube and Vine stars for new season
The new season of TV show The Amazing Race will feature social media celebrities from YouTube, Vine, and Instagram, including Tyler Oakley and Zach King.
Nikon names New York the 2015 top state for autumn photography
According to Nikon and social media, New York is the top state for fall foliage photography.
Facebook Instant Articles aren't doing that well, and publishers aren't pleased about it
Facebook Instant articles has now drawn the ire of heavy-hitting publishing partners like the Washington Post and the New York Times.
Artist creates thousands of fake Facebook profiles to fight ‘user commodification’
An artist creates thousands of profiles of dead Hessian soldiers to fight Facebook policies.
Facebook enables 360-degree video for iOS and Gear VR
Today, Facebook decided to publish 360-degree video on iOS and, for those ambitious enough to adopt virtual reality early, Samsung's Gear VR.
Should you pay someone to manage your breakup for you?
The Breakup Shop and other services are now available to handle the least fun phase of your relationship
Thinking about Tinder? With its latest updates, now’s the perfect time
Tinder released product updates and improvements, among which are job and education information on profiles and an improved messaging experience.
