Real-time search is Twitter’s priority, even if mere humans are used to power it
Twitter's search engine, thanks to its human evaluators and today's update, now surfaces contextually relevant search results.
What has the tech press chattering at CES? Twitter stats show what’s trending around the watercooler
New Facebook Timeline redesign released to New Zealand shows single-columns, inline About tabs
New Zealand was the first country to see the newly improved Facebook Timeline design, which emphasizes a single column of posts, and inline About tabs.
Craigslist expanding its maps to include yard sales and flea markets
Craigslist is expanding its mapping utility, allowing users to see where and when yard sales and flea markets are happening.
This week in Facebook: How to ‘kill’ your friends’ profiles, earn $10, and cure your loneliness
All the Facebook news you may have missed this week, including how to get $10, its global domination, and why updating your status is good for you.
Snapchat vs. Poke: The ToS Showdown
In case you missed it, Snapchat and Facebook's Poke are vying for your self-destruct messages. But here's what you should know before you sign up for either.
These startups are set to become household names in 2013
What technology will shape consumer electronics and digital products in 2013? We've got a few ideas.
Spotify’s music download option indefinitely shelved worldwide
Spotify shelved its music download feature worldwide, and sources say the move was due to a lack of user interest.
Sell anything anywhere in a second thanks to new startup SellSimple
SellSimple is a new app and startup created to make selling anything you want on any of the big e-commerce site as simple as possible.
Facebook adds VoIP and voice messaging features to Messenger – for Canadians only (for now)
Facebook Messenger has been updated with VoIP and voice messaging, predictably inspired by messaging competitors LINE, WeChat, and Nimbuzz.
Banish your cat lady friends to Catmoji, a social network just for cat pics
Need a place to post pics and vids of your adorable kitten, but afraid your social network friends may tire of them? On Catmoji, this behavior is welcomed.
Google’s Google+ strategy: Evil, but still working
Google is forcing users to sign up for Google+ when they sign up for their other services. And the strategy is working regardless of right and wrong.
Twitter may eye 2014 IPO and a $11 billion valuation
What the IPO tech world has been anticipating might come in 2014 say analysts, and could be based on an $11 billion valuation.
The Best Memes of 2012. Period.
The top memes of 2012, the cream of the crop of the very lifeblood of the Internet.
GIFs that kept on giving: The year’s best bite-sized animations
2012 is almost over! So what better way to celebrate than to kick back and watch some GIFs?
This is how users can save your secret Snapchat videos
There's a loophole in Snapchat and Facebook Poke that enables users to save temporary videos to their computer.
Digital re-gifting: The Internet wants your ugly sweater
If you're planning on celebrating National Regift Day, here are some steps you need to take using the Internet to successful regift your unwanted gift.
The best social apps – or the next best thing – for the inexplicable Windows Phone 8 user
Despite being a dark horse in the smartphone wars, Windows Phone may do well this holiday season. Here are some of the best social apps for Windows Phone 8.
Everything science had to say about Facebook this week
Social media is all fun and games... until scientists dive in and tell you what it's all actually doing to your mind.
Facebook removing “via” attribution for third-party apps
Facebook is changing the script for digital marketers. Your favorite third-party app for posting will no longer get attribution, which may mean more clicks
[Exclusive] Visual curation platform Pearltrees now lets you customize your pages
Pearltrees announced an update to its platform today that will allow users the limited personalization of icons and backgrounds for their pearls.
Google Music introduces scan and match for U.S. users
After a long wait, Google's music service is finally bringing a scan and match feature to US users.
What’s so special (and so dangerous) about Snapchat
Snapchat is the hottest new app, but it isn't as secure as users think, and it leaves young people vulnerable to cyberbullying. So is it worth the risk?
Salorix ushers social media analytics 2.0 with Amplify, powered by a predictive AI
Salorix is the forerunner of social media analytics 2.0 with Amplify, powered by an AI that helps brands engage only with the top social media influencers.
Pinterest wipes out 20 percent of followers among Top 10 users
Pinterest purged its site of spammy accounts, but how effective was it for the top 10 users? On average they lost nearly 20 percent of their followers.
