Snapchat redesign adds colorful text, while all users can mute specific chats
All Snapchat users have a new Do Not Disturb option while users with access to the big re-design will soon have more text options.
Google unlocks the Pixel 2’s HDR+ skills in third-party apps like Instagram
The Google Pixel 2 HDR+ capabilities will soon extend to third-party apps with the activation of the existing Pixel Visual Chip.
Facebook CEO speaks of ‘mistakes’ in frank birthday message
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg chose the social networking site's 14th birthday to post a frank message in which he acknowledges multiple mistakes over the years.
Warriors coach tweeted message he meant to send privately, and blames iPhone X
Warriors coach Steve Kerr recently sent out a tweet that was critical of the NBA. Rather than blame it on a hack, he explained that it was a mistake due to his new iPhone.
Facebook bans group planning to sabotage ‘Black Panther’ reviews
Facebook and Rotten Tomatoes has taken action against a group which planned to review bomb Marvel's upcoming Black Panther.
Social (Net)Work: What can A.I. catch — and where does it fail miserably?
In social media moderation, what tasks can artificial intelligence handle, and which ones are best left up to humans?
Advertisers can soon slide three images inside Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories ads are expanding from one slot inside your Stories reel to up to three, Instagram announced on Thursday.
You can now buy that dancing hot dog plush toy from the Snapchat Store
A new Snapchat Store creates a shoppable Stories-like format that allows users to swipe up to buy, tap to see the next product, or tap and hold to send to a friend.
Instagram Stories now has an option to add photo-free text with Type Mode
Instagram Stories now has an option that doesn't require a photo with Type Mode. The tool allows users to type on a colored background.
Twitter now estimates that 1.4M users interacted with fake Russian posts
Twitter users who interacted with a post from the so-called Internet Research Agency behind the Russian propaganda during the U.S. election now number around 1.4 million.
Facebook use has already dropped 50 million hours — but no biggie, it says
With only the first few news feed changes that hit before the end of 2017, Facebook use is already decreasing. Ad revenue, however, is increasing.
Facebook bans advertisements for cryptocurrency exchanges
Facebook brought the hammer down on "misleading financial products" today by effectively banning any and all advertisements for cryptocurrency exchanges.
With a selfie, Bitmoji Deluxe makes avatars look more like you
The Bitmoji app is getting more customization options -- and now you can use a selfie for easy reference. The update brings additional feature options and an updated interface.
Facebook’s latest news feed change prioritizes what’s going on nearby
The Facebook news feed is about to get more local news as part of the company's ongoing effort to make sure time on Facebook is time well spent.
Twitter’s #BrandBowl puts Super Bowl ads in their own game
Fans that love the Super Bowl commercials just as much as the game could have a new place to look for creative advertising: Twitter's #BrandBowl.
Facebook is coming closer to humanizing its chatbots
Facebook is working to improve the A.I. of its chatbots in several ways. One of the most interesting methods is the company's efforts to give its bots personalities.
Scholarships for journalism students part of Facebook effort to curb fake news
Facebook has announced that it will be partnering with several journalist organizations to provide grants and scholarships to students seeking careers in journalism and media.
Will Twitter be the next network to focus on camera integration?
Twitter takes a few more taps to access the camera than the apps for Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram -- but a leak suggests Twitter is working on changing that.
Baby got Beck: Grandmother’s Instagram inspires rock icon’s new music video
How a Japanese grandmother's cute Instagram shots led to a starring role for her family in Beck's latest music video.
Grumpy Cat awarded $710K in lawsuit, but she still won’t crack a smile
Grumpy Cat, the miserable-looking feline that took the internet by storm a few years back, has just been awarded more than $700,000 in a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit.
CNN is closing its doors on Beme, YouTube star Casey Neistat’s video company
YouTube star Casey Neistat's video-sharing app Beme, is officially shutting down. After CNN purchased the company for $25 million dollars in November 2016, both Neistat and his Beme co-founder are leaving.
Snapchat update abandons that white border on uploaded Stories photos
Didn't shoot that photo inside of Snapchat? Snapchat will no longer add that white border on images uploaded from the Camera Roll.
Facebook’s translation methods are faster — including at catching violations
Facebook is both speeding up translations and expanding efforts to catch policy violators with a new artificially intelligent program that works across multiple languages by using multilingual embedding.
Twitter is using A.I. to ditch those awful auto-cropped photos
The Twitter auto-crop feature that keeps images in your feed looking consistent is getting better at determining where to crop. Twitter is now rolling out new auto-crop software using a neural network.
Logan Paul returns to YouTube with a different kind of video
YouTube vlogger Logan Paul faced a huge backlash recently when he posted a video showing an apparent suicide victim in Japan. He's now trying to make amends, and on January 24 posted a short film very different from his usual high-energy content.
Listening to one artist on YouTube could get simpler with Official Artist Channels
YouTube is combining multiple artist channels under a single Official Artist Channel, a move designed to simplify listening for viewers and expand reach for musicians.
This two-question survey will determine the news in your Facebook feed
Facebook news will soon be vetted by user surveys designed to gauge the trustworthiness of a source that include just two questions.
Instagram Stories gain GIF stickers — and soon, horizontal video
Instagram Stories fans can now add animated stickers to their posts using a built-in GIPHY GIF library of stickers.
Facebook twists time to make graphics easier to code with Flick
A former Oculus architect has designed a new unit of time, the Flick, engineered to make video and audio easier to code.
Snapchat’s redesign lets you share public Stories outside of the app
As part of its redesign, Snapchat is launching a new feature that allows users to share some public stories with those who aren't on the app. You'll be able to send the content via email, text message, and other social media platforms for others to view via Snapchat's website.
Even celebrities are having a fun time with the Google Arts and Culture app
The best part about the new doppelgänger feature in the Google Arts and Culture app is how inaccurate it is from time to time. These celebrities would know.
What does Grindr’s acquisition by a Chinese company mean for users?
Grindr's recent acquisition has a few intelligence officials and China experts rather concerned about what this could mean for users and their privacy.
Too smart to be scammed? Try this online test to see if you can be tricked
A campaign to prevent financial fraud is offering an online test to see how good you are at spotting a scam.
Desktop users could soon post to Facebook Stories in their browser
Desktop users could soon have the option to post to Facebook Stories if the company's latest test sees a wider roll out.