Searching on Pinterest takes one less tap with the latest update
Searching on Pinterest just got easier? That's because the search icon is now in the home feed for faster access to search tools.
Politicians can’t block users on social media, federal judge rules
Preventing someone from speaking their mind on a politician's social media page is a violation of the First Amendment, a judge ruled.
With new public privacy setting, Facebook Stories not just for friends anymore
Stories aren't just for friends -- Facebook profiles that allow public followers can now make their Stories public.
Pinterest becoming an online spam board? Here's how to block someone on Pinterest
Are other Pinterest users sending you spam? Here's how to block someone on Pinterest, along with an explainer on what blocking really does.
Is Facebook's free internet service really helpful? Study suggests several flaws
A new study suggests Facebook's Free Basics flaws include limited language support and even violating net neutrality.
For the first time in over a year, Twitter’s monthly active users haven’t increased
While Twitter's monthly active users hasn't changed since the spring, the latest reports suggest the company is growing financially.
WhatsApp is beating Snapchat at its own game, reports 1 billion daily users
WhatsApp has reported now having a massive 1 billion daily active users. It also now has 250 million daily "WhatsApp Status" users.
Facebook Messenger Platform 2.1 might make it easier to talk to brands
Facebook launched Messenger Platform 2.1 with new and improved tools for businesses to connect with customers through conversations.
LinkedIn to permit website owners to view anonymized visitor profile data
Businesses can see which industry their website visitors work in with a new LinkedIn Website Demographics using demographic data.
Now you can create fancy GIFs app-free with Giphy’s online GIF Maker
Want to make a quick GIF? The task no longer requires downloading an app with a new online option: GIF Maker.
Another smart speaker could be on its way, and this time, from Facebook
Facebook is said to be working on such a device, potentially putting itself in competition with the likes of Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft.
Facebook drives 360 video with new 4K support and Gear VR integration
Facebook has updated its Live 360 recording platform to enable support for 4K video, as well initiating a camera certification system.
Stealing content on Facebook could get harder with the acquisition of Source3
Swiping videos and other intellectual property on Facebook could get harder as Facebook adds the start-up Source3 to their team.
Man caught driving 112 mph blames it on Snapchat’s new speed filter
A driver was caught doing 112 mph, but rather than give the usual old excuses, he admitted he was speeding to capture it on Snapchat.
Snapchat hopes to stop copycats by acquiring the Strong.Codes team
The parent company of Snapchat acquired the team that created Strong.Codes, a firm known for obscuring software code to prevent copycats.
10 crazy Street View images that will make you question reality
Google Street View platform has been mapping areas around the globe for more than a decade. Here are 10 funny things on Google Street View.
Facebook patents a modular device that would mean cheap future upgrades
Could a Facebook modular smartphone be next? The social media company just patented a modular device to reduce waste.
Repeating GIF of a storm cloud fools millions into believing it was live
Facebook's algorithms may be working to punish fake live video, but millions tuned into a live video that was actually an old GIF.
Weekly Rewind: Atari hats, Reebok space boots, Comic-Con highlights
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Cyberbullying happens more often on Instagram, a new survey suggests
A new set of cyberbullying statistics suggests that half of teens are bullied, with about one in five experiencing cyberbullying.
More subscribe-to-read links could be coming to Facebook later this year
Facebook will soon allow publications to create Instant Article subscription, or paywalls that limit access to paid subscribers.
Facebook encourages official ‘super fan clubs’ with new Groups for Pages
Facebook users can now easily see which Groups are official and which ones are fan-created with new Groups for Pages.
Twitter will live-stream two days of FYF Fest performances this weekend
This weekend, the FYF Festival from Los Angeles, CA, featuring Frank Ocean and Nine inch Nails, will be live streamed from Twitter.
Facebook goes all-in on video, runs autoplay with sound on by default
Facebook is rolling out new playback features on its mobile app, and introducing another video app for TVs.
Facebook fights fake news by eliminating the ability to modify links
The ability to edit a Facebook link preview is now a thing of the past for everyone but select publishers, a change made to fight fake news.
The NASA archive's hundreds of videos are being posted on YouTube
The archived footage covers decades of pivotal research and development undertaking by NASA and the Air Force.
Recolor objects in your photos with Snapchat's new Tint Brush tool
Snapchat isn't quite giving up on its ten-second videos -- but now users can shoot and share up to six of them in a row with Multi Snap.
What do athletes eat for breakfast? Reddit Olympics series is ready for your questions
Reddit users can learn more about their favorite Winter Olympics athletes with a new discussion series on the platform.
Amazon Spark Adds a Touch of Social Media to Prime Shopping
Ever see a person wearing a cool backpack on your Instagram feed and wish you could buy it for yourself? With Amazon Spark, you can.
China’s cybersecurity crackdown has taken aim at WhatsApp
The Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is just the latest to come under scrutiny as a result of China's strengthened cybersecurity laws.
Snapchat update adds a color-changing brush, lets you record longer videos
Snapchat added multi-snap recording and the Tint Brush allowing users to record more content and edit snap videos afterwards.
You can now swipe left and right on the newly redesigned version of Tinder
Tinder is swiping left on its own old design and bringing in a new look, as well as a new technology stack.
Take a sneak peek at Apple’s upcoming emojis on World Emoji Day
To celebrate World Emoji Day, Apple has published a preview of some of the 56 new emojis slated to arrive on its devices later this year.
Facebook celebrates World Emoji Day by showing how many are shared each day
World Emoji Day is Monday -- so how often do we really use emojis anyway? New data from Facebook offers a glimpse.