In China, you can get paid to look at (and then report) porn
A job opening in Beijing for "Chief Pornographic Identifying Officer" is getting a big response.
NFL tries to put toothpaste back in tube with a Draft Day Twitter ban
The NFL, one of the most socially engaged sports organizations, is struggling to navigate how to use (or not use) the real time network come draft day.
Is funding films on Kickstarter about creativity or cutting corners?
Zach Braff is the latest actor/director to hit the Kickstarter circuit to raise funds - $2 million, to be exact - for his film.
Is the wait over?! Instagram may finally be coming to Windows Phone
Instagram may have finally registered as a developer for the Windows Phone Store. Could this mean that the Instagram app for Windows Phones is on the way?
Twitter finally getting serious about security, considering two-step authentication
Twitter is in dire need of a security upgrade, and its next security move may be a two-step authentication system per account.
The White House’s response to fake tweets? Pretend they never happened
What does the White House do when someone online claims the POTUS has been injured? Ignore it, apparently.
Instagram your food, get the recipe … but wait, there’s a catch!
ASK CT Food is a clever Instagram campaign that tickles the foodie and photographer in us in one sitting.
Are you reading journalism or plagiarism? A new online tool can help uncover bad writing
If you're not sure if you're reading a press release or a real new item, check out Churnalism, a new tool to help uncover bad journalism.
There was no White House bombing; Associated Press’ Twitter hacked
The Associated Press Twitter account has been hacked.
Does Comedy Central’s Twitter funny fest sound confusing to anyone else?
Twitter is already a comedy goldmine. How will Comedy Central's upcoming festival mix things up?
Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’ breaks Spotify record
After its official debut last week, Daft Punk's comeback track went on to break records in both the United States and United Kingdom - at least via Spotify.
Spammers use Boston bombing, Texas fires and other human tragedy to spread malware
Just to underline what horrible people they are, spammers are taking advantage of people's curiosity about Boston to spread viruses. Stay classy.
Facebook makes a tiny change in its logo
For a site that's constantly undergoing changes and developments, it only follows that Facebook updates its official brand...even just a tiny modification.
Despite 2-star rating, Facebook Home breaks 500,000 downloads
Facebook Home has been downloaded over a half a million times in its first ten days, but concerns over privacy settings have led to a 2-star user rating
Nab yourself a celebrity mentor and other social ways to win this week
You can win a chance to be mentored by celebrities, a Gibson guitar, or $5,000 in cash from this week's round up of social media contests.
Miss Netiquette’s guide to Twitter
Miss Netiquette has some tips to be a top tweeter and not a terrible Twitter twit.
How to fix Snapchat’s sexy spam problem
Some Snapchat users are getting an eyeful from spammers, but there's an easy way to curb unexpected crotch shots.
Reddit suffers DDoS attack amid Boston Marathon blunders
Are the 'technical difficulties ' suffered by Reddit today related to the Boston Marathon bombings? Maybe not, but the timing has sparked speculation.
Cool Apps: ‘Showboatr’ is perfect for insanely competitive people
Have some hidden talents that you want the world to see? Showboatr will help you show off all of your most impressive skills - or let you make a fool of yourself.
Hands on with Osom, the Instagram-meets-Craigslist crossbreed
Osom is a new app that combines the filters of Instagram and the makers of Etsy with the e-commerce of Craigslist.
Hands on: Latest SoundTracking update combines the joys of Instagram and instant music
You can be your group's music guru and provide everyone with a taste of your life's soundtrack with SoundTracking.
The doctor will see you now: How the Internet and social media are changing healthcare
The Internet offers more than WebMD searches to find out what that headache really means. But how should we - and doctors - navigate this tricky space?
‘Resignation Letter Cake’ goes viral on Twitter
In the land of most unique resignation letters ever, this one, quite literally, takes the cake.
Best instant messaging clients
Looking for a good instant messaging program? Check out this list to see the five chat clients we like the best.
Who’s tracking you online? This app can tell you – and stop them
As companies like Facebook and Google bulk up their tracking efforts, apps like Disconnect pop up to combat invasive data collecting.
Facebook is appealing to its Asian users with messaging, emoticons, and stickers
Aside from Chat heads, the latest iOS update for the Facebook app also has giant stickers that will certainly appeal to the emoji-loving market.
Facebook testing targeted ads in Graph Search
Facebook is finally getting around to testing out ads in Graph Search, but these ads aren't targeted based on searches but it's instead powered by Exchange.
These Pulitzer prizes winners reveal how media will never be the same
Some of the best journalism is now digital and social - and what happens online is an integral part of the story.
Athletes say the dumbest things online, so the NFL is playing big brother
Athletes can't always be trusted to say the right things on social media so the NFL is taking it upon themselves to monitor its players' accounts.
WhatsApp reaches 20 billion messages a day, CEO calls it “Bigger than Twitter”
You’ve gotta wonder if WhatsApp will be seen down the road as the app that killed the messaging fee.
The IRS may be snooping through Facebook and Twitter to nab tax evaders
The IRS is reportedly using social media to its advantage by digging through flagged tax evaders' accounts.
Blab wants to know what the Internet will love before the Internet does
Blab is a powerful social media analytic tool that predicts viral events before they happen.
150 million messages are sent on Snapchat every day
You know Snapchat, right? It’s the messaging service with pics that disappear moments after you’ve received them. And people are loving it.