As redesign rolls out, Snap lays off 22 staff members across 8 departments
After a not-so-hot year on the stock market, Snap Inc. is now laying off around two dozen employees and relocating others.
WhatsApp targets small businesses with new app for better communication
WhatsApp wants to make it easier for small businesses to converse with you on its messaging app, and looks like it's found a way to do it.
Instagram now shows when you’re on the app (and here’s how to stop it)
Instagram has quietly introduced a feature that shares your activity status with those you follow. It's on by default, though it can be turned off.
Here’s what social media giants are doing to keep extremism off your screen
What are social media networks doing to fight extremist content? A hearing with a Senate committee offers insight.
U.S. Senate approves the renewal of a warrantless surveillance program
The U.S. Senate today voted to approve the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017, which expands the U.S. government's ability to pursue warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens.
Keep out of reach of … teenagers? YouTube pulls Tide pod videos
YouTube is pulling Tide pod challenge videos as Poison Control reports a spike in the number of teenagers ingesting the packets.
Tweeting during a game actually improves engagement, study suggests
Tweeting during a game while watching on TV simultaneously increases engagement, rather than creating a distraction, a new study suggests.
See if airlines owe you money from up to 3 years ago with AirHelp’s new tool
AirHelp is now launching a new tool that will help you travel back in time -- that is, with regard to airline payback.
New pop-up test could help squash spam messages on WhatsApp
A possible beta test on WhatsApp is looking to warn users before they share a mass-forwarded message to stop spam and fake news.
YouTube is making it harder for small-time creators to make money
YouTube is changing the threshold that allows creators to make money from their videos, upping the entry terms for its Partner Program.
After tightening rules, Twitter faces a new fight against privacy claims
Twitter just finished the process of updating rules against abuse, and now an organization is bringing several claims against the network.
Split Facebook News Feed doesn’t decrease fake news, report says
As Facebook is reworking the News Feed, another test for splitting the feed appears to have unintended consequences, according to the NYT.
Facebook hints at big changes coming to Messenger app in 2018
If you're one of the 1.3 people who use Facebook Messenger to talk to friends and family get ready to see some changes in 2018.
Facebook plans major news feed changes ‘to improve your well-being’
Mark Zuckerberg wants to take Facebook back to its roots by changing your news feed to prioritize friends and family over public content.
Totally tubular tech: 20 of the coolest products at CES 2018
Each year, we discover tons of incredible technology at CES. From smart windows to giant race-ready robots, these are the coolest products.
Crazy Russian YouTuber opens sleeping bag in a can dating back to 1952
A YouTuber calling himself the Crazy Russian opens a sleeping bag in a can that was issued by the U.S. government back in 1952.
Twitter checks off last item on boycott-sparked list with updated reporting tools
Twitter has finished the last of their scheduled updates after #womenboycotttwitter with updated Twitter reporting tools.
Facebook wants to be your go-to source for vetted local news
The biggest social media network is testing a section just for local news. The Facebook local news test is available in six cities.
YouTube punishes Logan Paul for Japan ‘suicide forest’ video
YouTube has punished Logan Paul for his controversial video posted at the end of 2017 showing an apparent suicide victim.
Join us as we kick off Day 2 of CES 2018 with details of our live coverage
It's Day Two of CES 2018, and we have another full day of interviews with the biggest companies and live video coverage ahead.
Facebook series, ‘Tom vs Time,’ will explore Tom Brady’s fight against aging
Tom Brady will be the focus of the upcoming docu-series Tom vs Time. The six episodes will be available on Facebook Watch.
This little Time Machine camera captures and saves 10 seconds of the past
CES has an actual Time Machine on the show floor -- and it's a little camera that saves the 10 seconds you just missed.
Former Tinder love gurus introduce Ripple, a swipe-based professional network
Swiping right isn't exclusive to dating apps -- that's the idea behind Ripple, a professional network led by the former TInder CTO.
Social giants to testify before Congress on extremist content
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter will testify before a Senate committee next week on how the platforms are dealing with extremist content.
More details emerge of Facebook’s rumored Echo Show competitor
More details have emerged about Facebook's rumored Echo Show competitor, with sources claiming to know the name and price of the device.
Go ahead, upload that song — Facebook reaches deal with Sony/ATV Music
Facebook users can now use music from Sony/ATV artists without legal penalty, thanks to a new agreement that also includes Instagram.
Facebook shuts down the M assistant, but the features it inspired will live on
Facebook M, a beta of a personal assistant program, is shutting down. While the tool never launched publically, it inspired new features.
Make 360 video calls via chat with the iPhone-compatible Insta360 Nano S camera
360 cameras can live-stream -- so why not video chat with them too? The new Insta360 Nano S boasts the feature, along with new shooting modes.
Survey says more brands are looking for diverse images with non-pro models
A recent survey by Shutterstock suggests more brands are looking to use more diverse families and individuals in their images.
Ace Eyewear’s $100 camera sunglasses will live-stream your POV to social media
A brand known for electric skateboards is trying out camera glasses. Ace Eyewear can live-stream to any of three social networks.
Mark Zuckerberg says fixing abuse on Facebook is his goal for 2018
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says fixing errors in preventing abuse and enforcing policies is his personal goal for 2018.
Instagram users could soon cross-post Stories to WhatsApp
Fancy getting that Instagram Story in front of more friends? Instagram is testing the option to cross-post as a WhatsApp status.
More than 10 million Facebook users went live on New Year’s Eve
New Years is the biggest day for Facebook Live -- and the end of 2017 didn't disappoint with more than 10 million live broadcasts.
Logan Paul’s graphic YouTube video may have cleared initial human reviewers
YouTuber Logan Paul released two apologies for a video showing an apparent suicide, while the video may have made it through a human review.