Build a wish list and shop videos with Instagram’s latest shopping update
Eyeing a product on Instagram? Now there are more ways to shop from the social network. Instagram just rolled out options to save products in a collection. Users can also now shop from videos and can soon visit a redesigned brand Shop page containing all the shared products from the company.
How to appear offline on Facebook
Sometimes it's nice not to feel like everyone can see your every move when you're using social media. Here, we walk you through the process of appearing offline on Facebook, whether you want to do so using your computer, the official Facebook app, or Facebook Messenger.
Facebook is rolling out a Messenger ‘unsend’ feature, and here’s how to use it
Facebook is rolling out a "remove message" feature for Messenger. It lets you delete a message within 10 minutes of sending it, and replaces it with a note telling recipients it's been removed. The company is also looking at the idea of adding expiration dates for messages or even entire threads.
‘Superwoman’ YouTuber Lilly Singh taking a break for her mental health
Claiming to be "mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted," popular YouTuber Lilly Singh told her millions of fans that she's taking a break from making videos in order to recuperate. Singh was listed as the 10th-highest-paid YouTube star in 2017, when she reportedly earned around $10 million.
Twitter boss hints that an edit button for tweets may finally be on its way
Twitter has been talking for years about launching an edit button for tweets, but it still hasn't landed. This week, company boss Jack Dorsey suggested a quick-edit button is "achievable," giving hope to millions of users that it might actually be in the works ... though don't build your hopes up.
Social media use increases depression and anxiety, experiment shows
A study by psychology researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has shown for the first time a causal link between social media use and lower rates of well-being. Students who limited their social media usage to 30 minutes a day showed significant decreases in anxiety and fear of missing out.
Vine fans, your favorite video-looping app is coming back as Byte
Vine fans were left disappointed in 2017 when its owner, Twitter, pulled the plug on the video-looping app. But it's back in the news this week as one of its co-founders revealed that work on a new version is almost complete. Dom Hofmann said he's aiming for a spring 2019 launch for the new app, called Byte.
Pinterest brings followed content front and center with full-width Pin format
Want to see Pinterest recommendations, or just Pins from followed users? Now Pinners can choose with a Pinterest Following feed update.
Facebook Messenger will soon let you delete sent messages
A feature coming to Facebook Messenger will let you delete a message for up to 10 minutes after you send it. The company promised the feature months ago — after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was caught using it in April — and this week it appeared to suggest it'll land with the app's next update.
Facebook opens pop-up stores at Macy’s, but they’re not selling the Portal
Facebook has just opened pop-up stores at nine Macy's locations across the U.S., though they're not selling its new Portal video-calling device or Oculus VR headsets. Instead, they're showcasing small businesses and brands that are already popular on Facebook and Instagram.
Hackers sold 120 million private Facebook messages, report says
Up to 120 million private Facebook messages were being sold online by hackers this fall. The breach was first discovered in September, and the messages were obtained through unnamed rogue browser extensions which monitored users and mined their information while browsing through the social media website.
Dine and dash(board): Make a Yelp reservation from your car’s control panel
Already in the car, but can't decide where to eat? Yelp Reservations can now be added to some dashboard touchscreens. Yelp Reservations searches for restaurants within 25 miles of the vehicle's location. The app launched in the Buick Marketplace today and is expected to arrive in the GM Marketplace as well.
Shazam hooks up with Instagram Stories for another way to share songs
The latest update for Shazam lets iPhone users share songs to Instagram Stories in a few quick taps. To enable it, make sure you have the latest version of Shazam on your handset. The new feature just landed and comes shortly after Apple completed its acquisition of the popular song-recognition app.
WhatsApp finally gives in to the lure of cash-generating ads
WhatsApp's co-founders said their messaging app would never show ads, but once the pair quit the company, it seemed inevitable that its owner, Facebook, would find a way to get them in. And this week, WhatsApp VP Chris Daniels has confirmed that ads are on their way to the app's Status feature.
The best scary stories from the internet
Unsettling photoshops, disturbing forum posts, and creepypastas abound on the internet. For a society that is always online, these are the new urban legends. To celebrate Halloween, we've combed the dark corners of the internet to find some of the best, most notable scary stories.
Snapchat’s PR firm is suing an influencer for failing to influence
Snapchat's PR company is suing a social media influencer for his alleged failure to promote the latest version of Spectacles on Instagram. Actor Luka Sabbat was paid $45,000 upfront to post a certain number of posts, but the lawsuit claims he fell well short of the terms of the deal.
Twitter tests home screen button that offers more control of your timeline
Twitter recently relaunched its reverse-chronological timeline, but accessing it means diving into settings. Now it's testing a button on the main screen that lets you switch between the two styles of timeline more easily. The design is intended to give users even more control over their timeline.
LinkedIn gets serious about video with Vimeo integration
LinkedIn is gaining new video options, thanks to an integration with Vimeo. The new agreement allows for native uploads with further reaching, along with bringing tools like video analytics. The agreement is LinkedIn's first end-to-end video integration tool.
This Red Sox fan had his $650 World Series ticket stolen via Instagram
If you bag a ticket for a big event, then be careful about posting a photo of it on Instagram or another social media site. Boston Red Sox fan Robbie Johnson found out why the hard way after a scammer copied his ticket and used it to gain entry to a World Series game, invalidating the original ticket in the process.
Trigger live-action animations in Twitch with new tool coming from Adobe
Why use Bits for your favorite Twitch streamers when you can use Bits and trigger an action in the live stream? Adobe is developing an extension for Twitch using Character Animator that will allow viewers to trigger an action within the animation using Bits. The extension is currently under development.
Snapchat finally comes to Windows 10 and MacOS, but it’s not what you think
Snapchat has announced that it is bringing a Snap Camera app to Windows 10 and MacOS. Not at all similar to its iOS and Android counterpart, the new app is all about integrating custom lenses with other video conferencing and social apps like Twitch, YouTube, Skype, and Zoom.
Jam to your News Feed, Stories, and profile with Facebook’s new music beat
Turn up the volume -- Facebook now allows users to add music to Stories, and soon, the News Feed. Along with a sticker for adding music to photos and video, Facebook is also adding profile music and expanding a tool for lip-syncing to a live audience. The new Facebook music tools follow several record label deals.
Twitch streamer Disguised Toast has advice for getting into streaming
Disguised Toast is one of the most notable Hearthstone streamers around, and if you want to get into streaming yourself, there's nobody better to ask. Toast stopped by DT Daily to talk shop, and we got his thoughts on the streaming industry, potential Hearthstone competitors, and more.
How a comic turn by David Schwimmer may help British cops nab a suspect
When cops in the United Kingdom posted a photograph of a suspect they wanted to speak to in relation to an alleged theft, many people hit social media to point out how the man bore a striking resemblance to actor David Schwimmer. No one could've expected what happened next.
Revamped ‘DT Daily’ goes bicoastal with the latest tech talk
The new-and-improved 'DT Daily' kicked off in its first live stream. We talked phone cameras, Elon Musk, food delivery by drones, and more. We also welcomed Ben Lee and Quinn Slocum, two entrepreneurs on the forefront of online marketing and branding, to our brand-new studios in Portland and New York.
Superstar influencer Quinn Slocum talks building brands and living well
Social media influencer Quinn Slocum has found a great deal of success building popular Instagram pages, and now he's got advice for the next generation of Instagram stars. The hosts of DT Daily talked to Slocum about how he got his start, his advice for entrepreneurs, and how his mom describes his job.
How to get more followers on Instagram
Do you want to be Instagram famous? Want people other than your family to see your posts? Here, we outline a few tips and tricks for gaining a sizable following on Instagram, whether you intend to do so using an assortment of hashtags, cross promotion, or something else entirely.
Meet Messenger 4: Facebook’s makeover both simplifies and customizes your chats
Messenger will soon be getting a new look. Facebook has unveiled Messenger 4, an update with the same tools but a more simplified look. The chat app is also getting a new customization feature, and Facebook already has more updates in the works. Messenger 4 will roll out in the next few weeks.
How to turn off Safe Mode in Tumblr
Although it may not end up in the news as often as Facebook or Twitter, Tumblr remains a popular social network for those looking to share art, ideas, and more. It's also home to some truly lascivious content, which is often hidden behind the "Safe Search" feature. Here's how to disable it.
How to get followers on Twitter
There's a fine line between building your brand and looking desperate on Twitter, but it can be walked. From picking the right photos and using hashtags, to knowing when to tweet, there plenty of things to consider when you're looking to gain followers. Here are a few of our suggestions.
Some major Facebook investors want to oust Zuckerberg after scandals
After multiple scandals and a falling stock price, some Facebook investors are proposing founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave his position as chairman. The group says making the position independent would remove Zuckerberg's "unchecked corporate power." A similar proposal was turned down last year.
Tumblr promises it fixed a bug that left user data exposed
Tumblr said on Wednesday that it acted quickly to fix a bug on its blogging site that left user data exposed. The New York-based company added that it couldn't be sure which users were affected by the bug, but said there's no evidence that any data was stolen by hackers.
Adobe’s craziest new tools animate photos, convert recordings to music in a click
Software giant Adobe shared a glimpse behind the scenes at what's next -- and the Creative Cloud future is filled with crazy A.I.-powered tools, moving stills, turning your voice into an instrument, watching an animation react to real-time tweets, and quickly masking a video. Here are the sneak peeks from Adobe Max 2018.
Facebook might be planning a streaming box for your TV that watches you back
Facebook is reportedly working on a piece of hardware for your living room meant to compete with the likes of the Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast. This one has an extra feature in the form of a camera for video calls, something people may not want given the company's recent controversies.