What’s next for Snapchat? Patents suggest 3D models and mapping of emotions
The U.S. patent office recently published two patents by Snap, Inc. that suggest tech for creating 3D models from a smartphone and tracking emotions in a video chat.
Twitter test makes news the first thing users see in the timeline
Twitter wants to make sure you didn't miss that big news story by placing the news -- and a curated list of related Tweets -- at the top of your feed in a Twitter test.
No helmet needed: NASCAR expands Twitter deal for in-car live-streams
NASCAR and Twitter have inked a deal for more POV in-car live-steams for a bunch of races during the second half of the 2018 season.
Social media is flooded with illegal wildlife trade but A.I. can help
Researchers at the University of Helsinki’s Digital Geography Lab are using social media and A.I. to identify and stop illegal wildlife trade.
YouTube will add factual links to conspiracy-theory videos — using Wikipedia
After a conspiracy theory video that was later removed made it to YouTube's trending section, the platform is making changes to help cue viewers in to potentially false content.
Twitter looks to score a goal with new deal for Major League Soccer games
U.S. fans of the domestic soccer scene can enjoy at least 24 MLS games live on Twitter this season, with lots of exclusive extras thrown in, too.
Facebook Watch to get exclusive rights to 25 MLB games
The MLB and Facebook have teamed up to provide baseball fans with a new way to watch their favorite teams via Facebook Watch.
After Warner Music deal, Facebook is in league with all three major labels
Facebook now has deals with Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, all three of the biggest labels on Earth
Twitter CEO aims to overhaul verification as digital coin scams grow
During a Periscope livestream on Thursday, Jack Dorsey and David Gasca talk about overhauling Twitter's confusing verification system.
Social Feed: Snapchat tests tags, bots want your data, Facebook patents a robot
In this week's Social Feed, Snapchat's latest test could add a long-ignored feature while Facebook is patenting a self-balancing robot.
2 weeks after Kylie Jenner disses Snapchat, Snap lays off 120 engineers
It's been only two weeks since Kylie Jenner sent the tweet heard around the Snapchat world, and now, Snap is laying off around 120 employees.
Breaking the glass ceiling: 6 women in tech you should know
In honor of International Women's Day, we've rounded up some of the most influential women in the male-dominated tech industry.
Google launches YouTube Studio to help video creators nab more views
YouTube Studio will help creators see just how well each video is performing with new metrics and an upgraded dashboard.
Facebook celebrates historic and modern women alike on International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women's Day and Facebook is launching a new tool for female entrepreneurs while also celebrating women in history.
Facebook adds video calling service to Messenger Lite app
Facebook is bringing video calling to its Messenger Lite app, the slimmed-down version of Messenger that saves on data.
BlackBerry sues Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram over messaging services
BlackBerry has sued Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, alleging that the companies infringe on patents related to messaging.
Is Instagram developing a portrait camera mode? Code points to the possibility
Digging into Instagram's APK code suggests the social network is considering expanding the camera modes with a portrait option.
Facebook’s breaking news label flags the latest news — and increases shares
A new red "Breaking News" label is increasing shares for recent news, so Facebook is expanding the test to more publications and more countries.
Say what? Instagram could soon be launching voice and video calling
There are files in both Instagram and Instagram Direct's APKs that suggest that there will soon be a "Call" and "Video Call" function available.
Making a Spectacle: Snap may release two new versions of its smartglasses
Snap was left with hundreds of thousands of unsold Spectacles last year. Despite this, the company is reportedly releasing two new versions of the smart eyewear.
Which social media platform wins?
There are plenty of different social media platforms and they all fill a different niche, but Facebook and YouTube remain on top.
If social media controlled the Oscars, this is who would win
If social media users had their say, this is who would win the 2018 Oscars. Hootsuite recently tracked millions of posts to see which nominees got the most positive mentions.
Social Feed: Fire department saves kid on Facebook; YouTube’s latest gaffe
When one mom needed 911 but don't have a phone -- she used Facebook Messenger. The odd rescue story along with a YouTube moderation spoof and new guidelines for removing illegal content in this week's Social Feed.
YouTubers can soon replace ugly video backgrounds — no green screen required
Google is developing a tool to swap out backgrounds on video -- with the same real-time, smartphone accessibility as AR face filters.
Facebook abandons idea of a split news feed after test, axes Explore bookmark
After testing a split news feed in six countries, Facebook is now abandoning the idea based on user response.
Twitter needs fixing, so it’s funding research into social media ‘health’
Twitter wants to know what a healthy social media platform look like. The company is funding research to build a set of "health" metrics that gauge its performance.
What you should know about Vero, the sketchy social app that came out of nowhere
Vero has taken the social media world by storm recently, but the app isn't good. Worse, its founder's reputation has many users jumping ship -- but deleting your account isn't the most straightforward process.
Twitter’s new share tools mean enjoying tweets at any time
Love Twitter's real-time feed but can't dig into that link or video just yet? Twitter now allows users to bookmark Tweets. Here's how to save a Tweet on Twitter.
Study shows minorities use Twitter to voice issues ahead of mainstream coverage
In a study of over 46 million tweets, researchers commissioned by the Knight Foundation found how minorities on Twitter interact with the news.
Turn your iPhone into a modern-day camcorder with the new Air app
Meet Air, a new family camcorder app that will help you capture unlimited HD video straight from your phone.
YouTube Live’s new geotags allow world exploration from your couch
YouTubers can now browse videos by location, use a Super Chat to trigger a pet feeder or confetti canon, or watch live videos with automatic captions in YouTube Live.
An hour with the Galaxy S9 Plus reveals what the camera is all about
The Samsung Galaxy S9 can shoot super-slow-motion video, mechanically switch apertures, and has a Portrait Mode-like feature. Here’s how it all works.
Think Snapchat is dead? Then check out the Like app and its AR effects
If Snapchat is over, what's new and happening? Hoping to fill the void is Like, a short video app with what is said to be some of the most advanced technology in its category.
How to delete your Tinder account
Found love? Want a fresh start? Whatever your reasons for leaving Tinder, here's how to delete your account the right way.