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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.
Facebook wants to turn real emotions into emojis by using your webcam
Future versions of Facebook could watch users via camera to find the appropriate emoji or enhance the newsfeed.
Twitter wants to save you from sending a tweet instead of a direct message
Twitter is helping to ensure that you never embarrass yourself by tweeting instead of DM-ing again. At least in the app.
Politicians can gain better insight into their voters with new Facebook update
A Facebook Town Hall update allow politicians to see who actually lives in the district they represent in three features launched Wednesday.
Facebook launches ‘disaster maps’ to provide vital data in the midst of a crisis
In an effort to help relief organizations, Facebook announced the release of disaster maps that provides live data in the midst of a crisis.
Flickr gets more portfolio friendly with complete redesign of profile pages
Photographers using Flickr to display their work now have a new customization options with a new About page.
Facebook users will soon start seeing more live videos with closed captioning
While the feature still requires broadcast equipment or software, Facebook users should be seeing more live videos with Closed Captions.
Soon, you’ll be able to complain to businesses directly on iMessage
Apple is about to launch a new feature for iMessage. "Business Chat" will act as a kind of customer service tool, Apple said.
Stop ranting to your friends — Facebook now lets you ‘tag’ your local politicians
Politically inspired status updates can now be easily tagged with a politician's contact information, thanks to a new Facebook feature.
Facebook and Instagram launch new stickers, reactions for #Pride2017
Facebook and Instagram are showing support for LGBTQ Pride Month with a new set of stickers, photo filters, and, for Facebook, a reaction.
Remember the Facebook poke? Well, it’s back in the form of a ‘Hello’
We hate the be the bearers of bad news, but it’s true, friends. The Facebook poke might be making a reappearance.
State Department adds social media vetting to visa application process
The new social media vetting for visa applications requires the applicant names all social media handles from the past five years.
Snapchat's camera glasses are available outside the U.S. with Europe's Snapbots
Snap's colorful smiling Snapbots are now in Europe, along with online availability overseas, reaching Snapchat's second largest user base.
Hateful content will not earn ad revenue on YouTube after guidelines get tougher
YouTube is continuing to clarify what content can be considered for ad revenue after big brands objected to where their ads were being placed.
Facebook's plan to attract young users may be a messaging app called 'Talk'
Facebook's new app is called "Talk," and it's rumored to be an as-of-yet unreleased messaging app geared specifically toward teenagers.
This social media platform is dedicated entirely to GIF-like animated stills
Photographers can now gain access to a unique animation software for free, unlocking new features by growing their followers.
Facebook Albums expands beyond photos with text, check-ins, and video
Facebook Albums is set to grow as the social media platform has shared new features for expanding the feature with new content.
Microsoft transforms Skype to take on Instagram, Snapchat with a full redesign
The once ubiquitous video calling app that pioneered the sector has pulled a page from Snapchat and Instagram with a complete redesign.
Restaurant service just got even smoother thanks to Denny’s on Demand
Denny's new ordering platform promises a "quick and easy way to place a mobile or online order for takeout or delivery."
Twitter now filters Direct Messages to separate friends and strangers
Twitter has added a new feature for Direct Messages that automatically separates messages from friends and strangers for easier management.
Twitter is working with the BBC to live-stream British election specials
Twitter is now working alongside the BBC for its latest live-streaming collaboration, bringing coverage of the U.K. election.
The League isn’t taking things so slowly anymore, expands to 10 new cities
While the League launched back in 2015, it’s taken things pretty slow. But now, the app is launching 10 cities before the end of August.
That animated GIF you’re sharing could be an ad in disguise
Your GIFs will soon be subtle ads from companies working with search engines like Tenor, who tap on GIF search terms based on emotions.
Seven dead in India after fake news spread over WhatsApp incites mob violence
A widely shared false rumor on WhatsApp about child abductions led to mob violence in two cities in India last week, local police say.
Mark Zuckerberg returns to Harvard to address the graduating class of 2017
Twelve years after dropping out of Harvard, Mark Zuckerberg gave the commencement speech for the class of 2017.
Use of Facebook associated with decreased health and happiness, study finds
As per a new study UCSD and Yale University, Facebook use appears to be correlated with decreased health and happiness.
It's hip to (not) be square: Instagram Direct no longer requires crops
Private chats on Instagram are getting even more streamlined -- photos can now be sent without editing, no crop required.
Facebook signs deals to push out original TV shows for upcoming video service
Facebook has officially signed deals with Vox Media, ATTN:, and Buzzfeed, among others to produce original video content.
Facebook's Instant Articles now support Google's AMP and Apple News
Facebook's adding support for Google's AMP and Apple News to Instant Articles -- potentially in response to the platform's weak uptake.
360 video has arrived on Apple TV for the first time, thanks to Twitter
360 is branching outside of mobile viewing with Twitter's latest Apple TV app update, which also adds a Global Map view for live streams.
Apple hires New York Magazine executive editor to aid war on fake news
Apple is strengthening its efforts against fake news by hiring a former editor of New York Magazine and The New York Times.
New EU legislation could force social media platforms to address hate speech
European Union ministers approved proposals that would force social media companies to address hateful content on their respective platforms.
Facebook's Trending Topics now offers a carousel featuring diverse news sources
Facebook has pushed an update to its Trending Topics section to now show a carousel of news sources instead of just one.
Pinterest video ads now autoplay in home feed and search results
Get ready to watch more video ads on Pinterest -- the platform today launched autoplay for video ads in the home feed and search.