Unicode 10.0, with gender-inclusive and 53 other new emojis, arrives
Unicode 10.0 has officially been released. The new emoji support will be included in major updates for Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and Google.Â
These AR masks were designed using the same tech as the 'Justice League' movie
Become one of the five members of the Justice League using effects from the upcoming movie inside Facebook's AR Studio.
YouTube launches a new video format for virtual reality without the 360 view
YouTube launches VR180, a new video format designed to offer virtual reality effects without including the entire scene.
Facebook is testing a new video tab with categories on Android devices
Some users of the Facebook app are reporting a categories bar above the feed. Facebook could be testing the feature for a future rollout.
Drop what you’re doing and go vote on emojis to represent Kayak destinations
Kayak is letting you search for your next destination by emoji. You can now vote on which image will represent your favorite spot on Earth.
WhatsApp is testing a feature that will let you share files of any type
WhatsApp will soon be adding a pretty helpful new feature -- the ability to share files of any type, up to 128MB in size.
Twitter app Fenix 2 wants to edit your bad tweets with ‘undo send’ feature
Fenix 2, an Android Twitter client still in development, is testing an editing feature similar to Gmail's "undo send" option.
Become a sticker-millionaire with a million that are free to use on PicsArt
Sticker-lovers, rejoice -- PicsArt users have generated over a million stickers in just 60 days -- and they're free to use.
Broadcasters can now earn cash from Periscope with these paid likes
Periscope fans can now support their favorite broadcasters by sending Super Hearts or paid likes which the broadcaster can exchange for cash.
Keep your profile picture safe from copycats with Facebook's new tool
Facebook has unveiled a new feature that promises to give users more control over who can download and share their profile picture.
Snapchat’s new Snap Map will show you where your friends are
Snapchat has just announced its new location-based Snap Map feature which will allow users to discover what is going on around them.
What not to wear: Pinterest Lens suggests outfits based on what you already own
Pinterest Lens' latest update is fashion-focused, doubling the number of objects the program recognizes from just a photo.
Instagram Live videos can now be saved for playback for 24 hours
Instagram Live is giving users the option of saving public broadcasts to your Instagram stories, where they can be viewed for 24 hours.
Non-graphic LGBTQ content will be accessible in YouTube’s Restricted Mode
YouTube today updated their Restricted Mode policy to include non-graphic LGBTQ as well as accounts of discrimination.
Watch footage from three pro divers shot entirely with Snapchat Spectacles
Royal Caribbean just designed a pair of Googles that will safely house Snapchat Spectacles and sent them with three professional divers.
Snap Inc. enters one of biggest TV deals yet with Time Warner shows
An agreement with Time Warner means that Snapchat users will have access to three more original shows a day by the end of 2017.
75 percent of users spend their time looking straight ahead in 360, YouTube says
What part of a 360 video is grabbing the most attention? YouTube just launched a tool for content creators to answer that question.
YouTube steps up efforts to tackle extremist content on its site
Facing ever-increasing scrutiny, YouTube this weekend outlined new measures aimed at tackling extremist content posted on its platform.
Weekly Rewind: A better hoverboard, solar paint, and a healthier tan
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 10 tech stories.
With AI, Instagram could become a new tool for anthropologists
Instagram is good for more than just sharing photos with friends -- researchers recently used AI to analyze photos for cultural patterns.
Jeff Bezos asks his Twitter followers for ideas on how to spend his billions
Jeff Bezos said on Thursday he wants to spend some of his wealth on "helping people in the here and now," and he's asked Twitter for ideas.
Facebook fights against terrorist content on its site using A.I., human expertise
To counter terrorism content more efficiently, Facebook enlisted the help of artificial intelligence and human expertise.
Twitter’s refresh aims to create a less confusing user experience
Twitter received a new update to its app, for iOS and Android, creating a more aesthetically pleasing and easier user experience.
Instagram gets new paid post label after study finds most posts are mislabeled
Paid Instagram posts are getting a new label that makes the relationship more transparent -- and offers more insight for business.
Grab an umbrella! Animated GIFs are raining down on Facebook
Love them or hate them, GIFs have been around for 30 years, and Facebook is celebrating with a a new feature for posting GIFs in comments.
Later can now tell you the best time to post to your Instagram account
When is the best time for you to post to your Instagram account? Until now that has not been easy to answer, but Later wants to change that.
Facebook updates Safety Check feature to assuage friends and families’ fears
Facebook has updated its Safety Check feature in hopes of making it easier for folks to assuage the fears of friends and family.
Instagram now lets you hide your embarrassing pics in a special place
Instagram now lets you send private photos to an Archive, though you can still make them public in the usual way whenever you like.
Instagram’s biggest users don’t properly label sponsored posts, study shows
A study of the most popular Instagram account showed most don't properly label sponsored posts according to FTC guidelines.
Twitter just made Direct Messages more useful for brands by adding buttons
Twitter began rolling out new functionality to its Direct Message bots that will allow developers to establish concrete actions.
You can now apply for a job at McDonald’s via a ‘Snaplication’
Who says Snapchat isn't a serious app? It's certainly serious enough to land you a job. That is, if you want your job to be at McDonald's.
Alphabet is helping The New York Times improve its comments section
The New York Times has started using a tool designed by Alphabet subsidiary Jigsaw to help moderate comments on its website.
The next version of Snap's Spectacles will feature augmented reality
Snap is reportedly developing a new version of its Spectacles wearable that will feature enhanced augmented reality capabilities.