Perspective is a new tool from Google that helps weed out ugly comments online
Perspective is a new technology from Google and Jigsaw that employs machine learning to identify toxic comments.
Do you Finstagram? The new way teens are using Instagram in private
Teens tired of the fake aura of Instagram are creating secondary accounts, known as a "Finstagram," to express themselves privately.
Are you reading stories or texts? They're one and the same with Tap
Tap is a storytelling format that presents content as chat bubbles, so you always feel like you’re peeking in on someone’s conversation.
Fifth-grader hits up police Facebook site for emergency homework help
It wasn't the usual kind of emergency that cops have to deal with, but police in Marion, Ohio, were more than happy to help.
Snapchat's bright yellow Spectacles kiosks could be on the verge of going global
Snapchat may be planning to launch its Spectacles internationally. At least that's what its website could be indicating.
Gordon Ramsay is eviscerating people on Twitter, and everyone loves it
Gordon Ramsay, the famous chef known for his food and his foul mouth, is taking his cringe-worthy criticism to Twitter.
Instagram rolls out controversial photo album feature on iOS and Android
Previously in beta, Instagram is now rolling out the ability to share up to ten photos in one post to users of its app on iOS and Android.
Twitter’s customer support profiles show you’re chatting with a human, not a bot
Twitter is introducing custom profiles for businesses in order to personalize the customer support experience on its platform.
LinkedIn Lite leads trio of new apps launched by Microsoft in India
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is getting a set of new apps aimed at low-connectivity markets, starting in India.
Report: Facebook plans to get you hooked on its TV app with MLB live-streams
Facebook is reportedly in talks with Major League Baseball (MLB) to license games from the upcoming season for its video app.
Apple patents app that lets you create cartoonish avatar in the style of Bitmoji
Apple could start developing an avatar creation app that would allow you to make an animated version of yourself to use across its software.
Facebook Messenger gets international money transfers via TransferWise bot
Facebook now lets users transfer money overseas directly from within Messenger, courtesy of a new chatbot from TransferWise.
WhatsApp launches Status, an end-to-end encrypted Snapchat Stories clone
WhatsApp's latest update introduces Status, which lets users share moments in their day in the form of photos, videos, and GIFs.
You can nab a pair of Snap’s video-equipped Spectacles for $130
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has made its video-equipped Spectacles sunglasses available for online purchase in the U.S.
Need help navigating Snapchat? Snap’s official video guide has you covered
Snapchat just released a video that explains its app to investors, but that doesn't mean users can't watch it too.
Twitter to live-stream one-off Showtime Championship Boxing event
Twitter is set to livestream a Showtime Championship Boxing event, including a welterweight bout between Adrien Broner and Adrian Granados.
Skype is jazzing up its app with four new features to help you ‘express yourself’
Skype is testing out four new handy features for its app: In-call reactions, integrated camera, messaging reactions, and find panel.
Snapchat taps Discovery to bring Shark Week and MythBusters shows to its app
Discovery, meet Snapchat Discover. Snap Inc. is adding shows from Discovery Communications to its app's burgeoning video roster.
In lengthy post, Zuckerberg details new ways Facebook is combating fake news
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg just shared his company's mission statement. It covers everything from fake news to civic engagement.
Tinder makes a move: Dating app may add a Snapchat-like video feature
Tinder recently acquired collaborative video messaging app Wheel, which is similar to Snapchat.
Twitter is now placing a timeout on the activity of abusive users
Twitter is reportedly putting abusive users in the naughty corner. The platform's latest safety measure enforces a timeout on abusive users.
Reddit is eliminating explicit content from its public homepage
Reddit is introducing changes to its public home page in an attempt to present a more sanitized version of it site to new users.
Twitter to show you more video content in trends and on timelines
Twitter wants you to watch more videos. The company is making updates to surface clips and Periscope live-streams across its platform.
Facebook harnesses the power of business pages for new job openings tool
Facebook now lets users discover and apply for job openings from business pages directly from within its app and website.
You are what you tweet: Twitter reveals how America eats and exercises
A new research tool is scanning Twitter for mentions of food and exercise to track how America is eating and staying healthy.
New LinkedIn feature makes it easier for contractors to connect with recruiters
LinkedIn users can now self-identify as contractors via its Open Candidates tool, which allows users to privately find work.
Snapchat users are ignoring media outlets and ads on the app, survey reveals
Snapchat publishers are having a hard time finding an audience for their content, according to a new survey.
Looking for love? Try the new OK Cupid this Valentine’s Day
OK Cupid is a popular dating app that on Valentine's Day is introducing a revamp of its mobile app, including new feature DoubleTake.
A Valentine’s Day gift from Hinge: Book tells stories of digital dating gone right
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with stories of other people's dates? If your answer is "none," then check out IRL.
J.K. Rowling-Piers Morgan Twitter spat prompts one bookstore to take action
J.K. Rowling and Piers Morgan got into a fight on Twitter recently. Here's how a British bookshop responded.
Twitter kills off latest safety update after wave of negative feedback
Twitter is reversing a safety update aimed at combatting harassment on its site after it was criticized by users of the social platform.
Facebook scores Mexican soccer league live-streams courtesy of Univision deal
Sports live-streams on Facebook just received a huge boost thanks to the site's latest deal with Univision to stream Liga MX soccer games.
Ping Pong is the new video messaging app from startup Musical.ly
Musical.ly, the social platform for creating and sharing short videos beloved by teens, is releasing a new app named Ping Pong.
Facebook meets with record labels in bid to steal YouTube’s music video crown
Facebook is meeting with record labels and chasing music licensing deals as part of its ramped up video strategy.